Beans and peanuts
Baale George, a community seed farmer who produces disease-resistant bean seeds.
More than 90% of the rural population in upland Uganda earns their living from subsistence agriculture.
But these small-scale farmers often struggle to produce enough food, because of:
- small plots of land
- poor access to training and credit
- lack of quality seeds, fertilizers, pesticides
- poor soil management techniques.
When they do have a surplus straight after harvesting, prices are at their lowest and farmers struggle to make money at local food markets.
High-quality seeds
Farm Africa worked to help local farmers increase production of crops such as beans and peanuts by teaching them new technologies and farming techniques. Not only do bigger harvests leave farmers and their families with more to eat – they can also sell the surplus to earn money to pay for essentials.
We also encouraged farmers to sell their produce collectively through farmers' group and associations - helping them get a better price at market.
These registered groups are also able to take out loans so farmers can buy better-quality seeds to grow protein-rich beans and peanuts.
Farm aid not food aid
Support our work today and help rural African families end their reliance on food aid.
