Sustainable Agriculture Program
Improving food security and agricultural productivity
Project Overview
The Sustainable Agriculture Program aims to improve food security and increase agricultural productivity in rural Ethiopia through the introduction of sustainable farming practices, drought-resistant crops, and improved agricultural technologies. By working directly with smallholder farmers, we are creating resilient agricultural systems that can withstand climate challenges.
Key Activities
- Training farmers in climate-smart agricultural techniques
- Introducing drought-resistant crop varieties
- Establishing demonstration farms for practical learning
- Providing improved seeds and farming tools
- Implementing soil conservation and water management practices
- Creating market linkages for agricultural products
- Supporting farmer cooperatives and associations
Impact
200
Farmers using drought-resistant crops
15
Community demonstration farms
30%
Increase in crop yields
500
Hectares with improved soil conservation
25%
Reduction in post-harvest losses
10
Farmer cooperatives strengthened
Success Stories
"The drought-resistant teff variety I received has changed everything for my family. Even in the dry season, I was able to harvest enough to feed my family and sell the surplus at the market."
— Getachew, Farmer from Amhara Region
"Learning about soil conservation techniques has helped me reclaim land that was becoming unusable. Now my farm is more productive than it has been in years."
— Birtukan, Farmer from SNNPR