In Africa, young people like Taifa represent a significant demographic, with 70% of Sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30. As this new wave of farmers like Taifa steps up to inherit the mantle from their predecessors, there is a compelling need to encourage even more young people to embrace farming.
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.
One Acre Fund has recently adjusted our support for Ugandan smallholder farmers to better suit their needs.
A look at how we have been using existing channels to scale revenue opportunities for farmers.
Our countries and global departments share how we’re innovating to multiply farmer impact by 2024 and deliver $1 billion in impact in terms of food and income by 2030.
Women farmers tend to invest more in their homes and families, thereby fuelling the prosperity of their communities.
Why is Strive Masiyiwa, one of the continent’s most prominent CEOs, so invested in the agriculture sector?
Across East Africa, people are talking about the role of young people in agriculture. So how do young people themselves feel about all this?
Studies show when women have more money, they’re more likely to save and invest in their families. Yet, 29% of Kenyan women still can’t access basic financial services.
Investing in trees might not sound like the most exciting investment, but trees can offer financial and social returns for years to come.
Wycklyfe Mwanje is investing his farm income by starting local businesses and creating jobs.
Though his neighbors question James' decision to plant Grevillea trees, he knows his hard work will pay off.
For the thousands of smallholder farmers we work with, growing trees can offer an incredible return on investment in just a few years.
With the value in providing microfinance loans to farmers higher than ever, we've compiled a list of resources that explain just how worthwhile this type of financing can be.
Andria Mukamazimpaka’s investments in her farm and small business have enabled her family to thrive.
Mangalena Nsaiga used the income from her farm to help her daughter Cissy open a pharmacy and medical clinic in Uganda.
Two grevillea farmers explain just how great these trees have been for their farm's health and productivity.
Theresa Wanyama was one of the first farmers to join One Acre Fund. She hasn't looked back since.
While 55 percent of Africa’s population is engaged in agricultural livelihoods, only approximately 1 percent of bank lending across the continent goes to the agricultural sector.
This year, One Acre Fund Tanzania offered sunflower seeds and fertilizer as an add-on product farmers could sign up to buy on credit.
One Acre Fund and the Global Innovation Fund launch a new partnership to build customized solutions for boosting crop productivity and fighting hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Even when farmers have good harvests, a lack of market access prevents them from running businesses that truly thrive. Here's how One Acre Fund is solving rural Tanzania's market access problem.
When it comes to healthy eating, farmers in Muyayi, Kenya, say they now have a reason to smile again.
