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Women in Agriculture
Pauline Mujawabera, a 45-year-old farmer from Rubavu District, transformed her farming approach with Agriterra’s support under the Acting Now project in 2023. Although she joined COAFAR Cooperative in 2009, Agriterra’s training helped her see farming as a business, instilling the confidence to break traditional ideas that only her husband’s income could provide for the family. This shift empowered her to contribute significantly to their household income, elevating her family’s overall quality of life.
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Becoming financially resilient in the face of climate change
The Story of Sugru Nye Bobgu Shea Cooperative in Ghana
Fusieni Maria: “As the president of the Sugru Nye Bobgu Cooperative, I can confidently affirm that establishing our Financial Service Business Unit has been pivotal in progressively transforming our financial standing and rebuilding trust with the bank."
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Empowering people with disabilities in Rwanda
Dukomezubuzima Cooperative, located in Shingiro Sector, Musanze District, is a shining example of resilience and determination in facing difficult challenges. Established in 2014, the cooperative brings together youth, women, and people with disabilities under a common goal: improving their lives through agriculture. Today, the cooperative has 320 members—70 men and 250 women—of whom 220 are living with disabilities, with 180 being youth. Their story is one of transformation, inspired by the guidance and support they received from Agriterra.
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TAFARMCO strengthen plans for Agrifood Hub through Thailand exchange visit
Written by Krisha Marie Mecija, Cooperative Advisor Philippines
The Taloy Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (TAFARMCO) staff and members, along with representatives from the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP), including the Business Development Officer and I-REAP Head, recently participated in an enriching exchange visit in Thailand. The event, coordinated by Agriterra and hosted by the Yunus Center of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), aimed to provide insights into agrifood hub operations and technologies.
The Inspiring Journey of Ano Kare Dairy Primary Cooperative
Written by Seifu Bogale, Cooperative Advisor in Ethiopia
Ano Kare Dairy Primary Cooperative has become a beacon of success in the dairy industry, but its journey has been anything, but easy. Established in 2000 GC, the cooperative faced significant challenges in its early years. Yet, thanks to the timely intervention and support from Agriterra through the BRIDGE+ project, Ano Kare Dairy has transformed from a struggling cooperative into a thriving enterprise, making a substantial impact on its members and the community.
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An amazing experience!
Written by Maike Looman, intern Agriterra
From August to November, I conducted an internship in Kenya for Agriterra. The goal of this internship was to increase the uptake of bio-solutions production and sales for 4 coffee cooperatives located in Kericho county by creating specific marketing strategies for each cooperative. In this blog I will share my experiences.
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The story of Nghia Binh sticky rice
In the heart of Nam Dinh Province, Northern Vietnam, lies a story of agricultural innovation and sustainability, as Nghia Binh Agricultural Cooperative (NBAC) takes bold steps to revive the quality of one of its most prized products: Nghia Binh sticky rice (Nep Cai Hoa Vang). The journey of this rice variety from its historical excellence to overcoming modern-day challenges highlights the intersection of tradition, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship.
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Dutch Expertise on Rwandan Farmlands
Gertjan van Dueren den Hollander applies his experience as a Dutch arable farmer to support farmers in Rwanda in improving potato cultivation. Through practical recommendations, such as crop rotation and soil improvement, he helps farmers increase their yields and makes agriculture more sustainable. However, the challenges in Rwanda are significant, particularly due to the lack of land ownership and fertiliser availability.
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