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114 farmers' groups up and running in Central Uganda

26 April 2012

The first nine months of Farm Africa’s Upland Rice and Legumes project have been a great success!  114 farmers’ groups have been set up across three districts of Central Uganda, meaning thousands of farmers are now working together to learn new skills and improve their harvests. A select number of farmers have also been training to become specialist seed producers, to ensure the farmers’ groups have an affordable, ongoing supply of good quality seeds to use on their land.

Farm Africa runners take the London Marathon by storm!

26 April 2012

Last Sunday, 15 fighting fit Farm Africa runners took on one of the greatest sporting challenges the UK has to offer – the 2012 Virgin London Marathon. Cheered on by a loyal bunch of supporters, the runners were the quickest set of Farm Africa supporters on record, with five runners clocking up a time of less than 4hrs!

Good Luck to Farm Africa runners in 2012 London Marathon

21 April 2012

Massive GOOD Luck to everyone running for Farm Africa in this year’s London Marathon! So far they have raised a whopping £21,000 for us! We are so thankful to you all for putting yourselves through such an ordeal.

Call for tenders for Independent Progress Review

04 April 2012

Farm Africa and Self Help Africa are inviting expressions of interest from individuals and organisations with the relevant expertise to undertake an Independent Progress Review (IPR) of our consortium Programme Partnership Arrangement with the Department for International Development (DFID).