Building strong horticulture cooperatives in Africa (De Eik)

Boosting productivity and access to finance

The project focuses on increasing the productivity of farmers within cooperatives by professionalising farm practices and improving access to finance. Key activities include improving access to high quality inputs such as seedlings and fertiliser, providing training and coaching on professional farming and post harvest handling, offering guidance on business operations and marketing, and facilitating access to financial services including loans through guarantees. The project also supports better connections with markets to strengthen farmers’ positions in the value chain.