Hydroponics Boosts Yields for Kenyan Farmers

Self Help AfricaKenya, News

In Kenya, access to land, water, seed and fertiliser are just some of the obstacles faced by farmers in their efforts to grow food. A recently concluded year-long pilot project in Isiolo County introduced 80 farmers to an innovative farm science that is supporting them to grow vegetables commercially for … Read More

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Crop Insurance Protects Families from Climate Impact

Self Help AfricaEthiopia, News

More than 47,000 Ethiopian farming families took out insurance to protect them from potential crop failure caused by climate change. The insurance cover paid out a total of 35 million Ethiopian Birr (approx. €250k) in compensation to farmers affected by drought and other adverse weather events, data from the project … Read More

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Close to 200,000 farm families benefit from Kenya project

Self Help AfricaKenya, News

Almost 200,000 small-scale farmers are generating vital household income, thanks to a Kenyan agri-business investment support project run by Self Help Africa. Country Director Peter Okoth said this month that the AgriFI Challenge Fund had reached 192,000 farmers in six years.  In total, 30 Kenyan producers, processors and service businesses … Read More

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