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Collective development of an action plan

In June 2021 Agriterra approached four Dutch Agripoolers to ask whether they would like to help develop a so-called roadmap for the cooperative development of the dairy sector in Ethiopia.

Exchange visit among four cooperatives

Young coffee farmers' battle against climate change

By Dieu Tran Quang, business advisor Vietnam

With Rabo Foundation’s support, Youth Exchange visit happens to be the single most talked-about event in the Agriterra Vietnam’s journey of helping coffee cooperatives deal with climate issues back in April.

Blending local knowledge with improved practices to strengthen farmer resilience

Through the support of the CRAFT Project and Agriterra, the Starlight Farmers’ Cooperative Society has set up several demonstration farms show-casing a variety of practices with a potential to increase farmer yields, quality and build farmer resilience in the advent of climate change. These practices range from soil and water management practices, pest and disease control, harvest, and post-harvest practices. 

Agriterra and the Ethiopian Cooperative Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding

In April 2022, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ethiopian Cooperative Commission (ECC) and Agriterra. They will join forces to professionalise the cooperative sector in Ethiopia.

Shea sourcing in Ghana: empowering women cooperatives

“Where the shea tree grows, life grows”.
Agriterra and Bunge Loders Croklaan have joined forces to professionalise women shea cooperatives in Ghana.

They explored and strengthened their relationship with a collaboration under the Global Shea Alliance in training two women groups in Ghana (Nasia and Nakpaya). After this collaboration, both expressed their interest to further strengthen the two women groups in becoming professional cooperatives. And so, a new partnership was born.  

In the field again!

The loosening of the Corona travel restrictions brought us many good things, one of which being the return of Agripoolers in the field. Fortunately, because Agripoolers are an inspiration for our clients, bringing practical knowledge and hands-on experience.

The power of public private partnerships