Farmer stories

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The power of women smallholder farmers

Investing in women smallholder farmers like Jeanne D'Arc Mbanira is critical to significantly increasing agricultural productivity, food security, and household prosperity.

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How crop diversification drives climate resilience and boosts farmer income

Crop diversification isn't just a farming strategy; it's a catalyst for change. It propels farmers towards economic self-sufficiency, safeguards the environment, and fosters thriving communities.

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How soil testing is helping smallholders in Tanzania improve soil health

Smallholder farmers are intimately connected with their soil, relying on it for strong harvests to feed their families and communities, and to earn an income. For this year’s World Soil Day, we’re highlighting how smallholder farmers in Tanzania are investing in their futures by taking part in our new soil testing and training offering.

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Why investing in variety is crucial for farming success

Meet Angelus Mwapinga, a 50-year-old farmer from Tanzania. Determined to send his seven children to school, he leveraged credit from One Acre Fund to buy high quality farming inputs leading to a 20% increase in his harvest. His success means that he has been able to expand his farm, now growing potatoes and fruit tree seedlings. Diversification like this helps protect him against climate shocks.

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Investing in a new generation of farming entrepreneurs

Our Executive Director, Andrew Youn, shares his vision on why investing in young farmers is key to addressing the challenges we face in agriculture today – from sustainably feeding the world’s growing population to finding lasting solutions to resilient, profitable agriculture.

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How Agriculture Financing Solutions Help Families Achieve Food Security

Smallholder farmers face many challenges, but one of the toughest is accessing the finance they need to buy essential farming products like seed and fertilizer.

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Feeding Sub-Saharan Africa: The challenges we face and how we can achieve food security

Our Executive Director talks about the drivers of the unfolding food security crisis, and shares his vision on how we can ensure access to healthy diets for all sustainably and inclusively.

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Celebrating Women Farmers: the Backbone of Africa's Rural Agriculture

Women farmers tend to invest more in their homes and families, thereby fuelling the prosperity of their communities.

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Deepening our Impact for Farmers in 2021 and Beyond

Our Executive Director shares how we’re using the lessons learned from 2020 to chart our next decade of growth.

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We Asked: What Role Do Today’s Youth See For Themselves in Agribusiness?

Across East Africa, people are talking about the role of young people in agriculture. So how do young people themselves feel about all this?

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Photo Essay: Maize Harvest And Storage

This photo essay takes us through best practice during harvesting of maize.

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How One Kenyan Farmer is Building Success Through Business

Wycklyfe Mwanje is investing his farm income by starting local businesses and creating jobs.

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Saving Together For A Better Life In Kenya

Group savings help women of Ndengelwa village in western Kenya grow together financially.

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A Secret Worth Sharing in Busota, Uganda

Deep in rural Uganda, a wave of excitement grips the village of Busota. It is the eve of a long-awaited day.

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Patiently Planting Grevillea Trees in Kenya

Though his neighbors question James' decision to plant Grevillea trees, he knows his hard work will pay off.

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The Benefits of Growing Millet and Other Drought-Resistant Crops

"I expect to harvest every time I plant millet, even in the seasons when my village receives little rainfall."

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Why Growing Trees Makes Perfect Sense for Smallholder Farmers

For the thousands of smallholder farmers we work with, growing trees can offer an incredible return on investment in just a few years.

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Sprouting Seeds of Prosperity

Andria Mukamazimpaka’s investments in her farm and small business have enabled her family to thrive.

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Opening A Clinic With Her Harvests

Mangalena Nsaiga used the income from her farm to help her daughter Cissy open a pharmacy and medical clinic in Uganda.

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Why One Acre Fund Farmers Are Excited About Trees

Two grevillea farmers explain just how great these trees have been for their farm's health and productivity.

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10 Years With One Acre Fund

Theresa Wanyama was one of the first farmers to join One Acre Fund. She hasn't looked back since.

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10 Farmers Show Off Their Sunflower Seeds in Tanzania

This year, One Acre Fund Tanzania offered sunflower seeds and fertilizer as an add-on product farmers could sign up to buy on credit.

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Robert Tigarya: The Best Farmer in His Village

One Ugandan farmer was determined to turn his dream of running a thriving farm into a reality. By combining training with his passion, he succeeded.

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How Transportation Works in Rural Kenya

With limited access to transport, how do Kenya's remote farmers access markets to buy and sell their goods?