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Ugandan chilli farmers celebrate first major export

09 December 2021

Chilli farmers in Lira, northern Uganda are celebrating their first major export, after selling five metric tonnes of dried chillies in bulk to buyers in Germany. The sacks of chillies left Lira for Kampala last weekend, where they will be sent onwards to their final destination.

Young vegetable farmer smiles her way back to school

23 November 2021

Selly Chebet discovered the potential of vegetable farming thanks to Farm Africa's Growing Futures project, funded by Aldi UK. Since taking up farming, Selly has earned enough money to fund her return to education.

Five things I learnt at COP26

12 November 2021

Farm Africa's Chief Executive, Dan Collison, takes us through his five key takeaways from COP26 and how Farm Africa is ready to tackle climate change.

Combating climate change and improving lives with fuel-efficient stoves in rural Ethiopia

05 October 2021

Fuel-efficient cook stoves have provided young people in rural Ethiopia with the chance to both boost their incomes and combat climate change.