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From local sales to international trade

Jeroen Kruft, former owner of a company focused on product development in developing countries, is regularly enlisted by Agriterra to provide advice to cooperatives in, for example, Peru, Congo and Tanzania. In September last year, he shared his experiences and insights in marketing with cocoa cooperative Ecakoog in Ivory Coast. "I examined their customer base, their finances and the quality of the cocoa. We visited some plantations, discussed certification, and looked at a marketing strategy."

A dream became reality

Rosemary Twinamatsiko (51 years old) lives in Kashongi, Uganda. She resides with her husband, two sons and two daughters. She is a cattle breeder with 30 Friesian bulls and 60 goats.Next to that, she manages a one-acre coffee plantation. Rosemary has been a female leader for 15 years, facilitating the mobilisation of more women at the cooperative where she works.

From maize fields to dreamed vision

The inspiring success story of Fiona Ingabire, a woman who transformed adversity into triumph!

Born into a modest and impoverished family, Fiona’s journey is a demonstration of what is possible with hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of dreams.

Agriterra rejoins AgriCord

Agriterra is delighted to announce our recent rejoining of AgriCord. AgriCord is a network of agri-agencies that work with member based organisations globally. The alliance aims to promote and help build other farmer organisations and cooperatives through peer-to-peer exchange and help organise farmers in an effective, efficient, inclusive and democratic manner to spur their development. The alliance is made up of 13 member organisations, including Agriterra, and members range from countries across Europe as well as Senegal, Canada, the Philippines and Brazil. 

Motorbike purchase started bearing fruit!

Written by Dawit Hailegiorgis, Cooperative advisor Ethiopia

Keberta Tigle Frie Women Multipurpose Primary Cooperative is a women-led cooperative well known for widely producing coffee, honey and spices. Moreover, the cooperative engages in input supply and providing prefinancing services to its members.
 

How quality seeds changed Leonie's life

In the heart of the Beni district in DR Congo lies the village of Mangina, where Leonie Kahasa, a 48-year-old rice farmer, lives. As a dedicated  member of COOMUSERIZ, Leonie’s story reflects the positive impact of agricultural support and partnerships on her life and the community.

The success of Kinole Saccos

Written by Mikidadi Waziri, Cooperative advisor Tanzania

Kinole SACCOS in Tanzania was established in 2001, with the support of Sokoine University of Agriculture. Since its establishment, Kinole SACCOS has been known as the financial institution you can trust. This year (2024), Kinole SACCOS is celebrating its 23rd anniversary.

The success story of women in COVAMABA

The following story tells the fate of women of the COVAMABA cooperative, located in Rulindo District, Rwanda. COVAMABA is engaged in the cultivation of maize, vegetables, and potatoes in the Bahimba marshland. The cooperative comprises 2,531 members of which 1,310 are men and 1,221 are women.