
The Farmer-Focused Transformation (FFT) programme, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is helping farmer organisations and cooperatives grow stronger. At the heart of the programme lies a simple belief: when farmer organisations are well-structured and effective, they can drive local prosperity, create fairer opportunities, and strengthen entire communities.
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By focusing on cash crops, the programme not only helps improve local food security but also connects organised farmers to regional and international markets. This creates jobs, improves incomes, and builds stronger bargaining positions for farmers.
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Farmer organisations do not stand alone. They operate within wider systems that include markets, governments, financial institutions, and local communities. FFT helps strengthen these relationships by:
Through these efforts, FFT is nurturing a cooperative sector that is resilient, inclusive, and future-facing. By helping farmer organisations grow, the programme contributes to stronger rural communities, improved food security, and sustainable agricultural systems that benefit both local markets and international trade.