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Elias, a 48-year-old farmer from Rwanda, turned his carrot farming struggles into success! After 13 years in agriculture, Elias faced challenges with poor yields and low market prices. But with training from Agriterra Elias learned key techniques that transformed his farming practices. This season, he applied the right spacing, proper fertilization and timing. And with remarkable results—his carrots are thriving and attracting premium prices! Read the full story of Elias’s journey to success! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehH4S-Ss

👉 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫-𝐭𝐨-𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 📌 From November 7th to 10th, #Agriterra VN, in partnership with Hậu Giang DARD, hosted a transformative training and field visit at the #EaKiet #Coffee Cooperative in Đắk Lắk. Seventeen cooperative leaders from #HậuGiang gained essential skills in identifying business partners and negotiating commercial contracts. ➡️ During the visit, participants witnessed Ea Kiet Cooperative’s success in implementing #Fairtrade standards for #sustainablecoffeeproduction. They learned how Fairtrade certification ensures fair trade through sustainable minimum prices, supports community development, protects labor rights, promotes #environmentallyfriendly practices, advances #genderequality, and empowers smallholder farmers within the cooperative. This independent certification guarantees transparent compliance, creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth. ➡️ The training sessions on #contractnegotiation provided hands-on experience in structuring contracts, evaluating potential partners, and refining negotiation techniques. Participants practiced effective communication and collaboration skills, boosting their confidence in applying these strategies. 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. It’s essential for cooperatives to focus on serving their members rather than merely pursuing customers, as this is their primary purpose. ➡️ This event not only deepened participants’ understanding of Fairtrade and enhanced their contract negotiation capabilities but also fostered connections with Ea Kiet and other stakeholders. This reflects Agriterra’s commitment to empowering cooperatives for sustainable development. ➡️ Stay tuned for upcoming events designed to meet the unique challenges and needs of your cooperative. Together, we can transform knowledge and experiences into actionable growth strategies! #Agriterra #cooperative #forfarmers

On November 14, 2024, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda unveiled four transformative food and nutrition security programs, set to drive sustainable change for smallholder farmers in rural Ugandan communities. Agriterra is proud to play a pivotal role in two of these groundbreaking initiatives by empowering farmer organisations to become centres of service delivery for smallholder farmers: 1. 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧): Spearheading this project alongside Wageningen University & Research and the Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA). 2. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗘): Collaborating with GOAL Global, Wageningen University & Research and Resilience BV to enhance resilience and inclusivity in local communities. These initiatives are paving the way for stronger farmer organisations, improved food security, and a more sustainable and inclusive future for Uganda. #Sustainablefarming #FoodSecurity

Agriterra has supported maize cooperatives in South Kivu, DR Congo in securing contracts with buyers and accessing crucial credit through PAIDEK, boosting production and income stability. With training in sustainable practices and financial literacy, these cooperatives are now well-positioned to meet market demand and strengthen food security in the region. https://lnkd.in/euekAsp9 #FoodSecurity #EmpoweringFarmers

From October 10th to 11th Rwanda celebrated the 101st International Day of Cooperatives. This year’s theme, "Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All," was fitting for Rwanda, where cooperatives have been at the heart of community empowerment, job creation, and food security. Read more about the celebration: https://lnkd.in/e7Ynam8E

Meet Esperance, a dedicated farmer from Rwanda who turned previously unused land into a thriving onion crop. Read her inspiring story of adopting sustainable practices and boosting her income on our website: https://lnkd.in/ejWhxr5t

In the semi-arid region of Kibwezi East in Kenya, farmers face harsh climatic challenges, but with the support of Agritera’s Acting Now project, they are thriving! From access to quality seeds to training in conservation farming, these farmers are improving their yields and securing food for their families. Despite limited rainfall, the community is growing stronger and more resilient, with food on the table and money in their pockets. Watch the full story and see how resilience changes lives in Kibwezi East: https://lnkd.in/ecCmX5k4 #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #SustainableAgriculture 

🌱 Supporting food security with climate action in Kenya 🌍 Agriterra is working in Kenya to improve food security through climate-friendly farming. Together with partners like Moyee Coffee, Agriterra is creating a low-carbon coffee supply chain that uses bio-fertilisers, compost, and sustainable farming to lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and help with rising synthetic fertiliser costs. 💡 Traditional coffee farming relies on synthetic fertilisers, which produce high CO2 emissions. Agriterra's team, led by adviser Daan Vreeburg, supports coffee cooperatives in switching to bio-fertilisers and composting, making coffee farming more climate-friendly and financially stable. 💬 Daan gives an example of a successful project: "Demo Farm is a regenerative coffee plantation where we grow coffee and other crops. The farm is now CO2-negative because the trees around the farm store CO2. With the Demo Farm, we want to show that our way of producing coffee generates more income than just growing one crop." 🌿☕ #COP29 #Kenya #coffee #foodsecurity #climateaction #climatesolutions

Meet Theophile, a dedicated farmer from Ngoma District in Rwanda, whose journey to sustainable cabbage farming is an inspiring story of transformation. Theophile and his cooperative have achieved remarkable results in productivity and market success. Curious to know how he did it? Read his full success story 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUTyaChw

In this video 👇 you will follow the Ethiopian delegation during their study tour in the Netherlands, organised by Agriterra. The delegation consists of representatives from the Ethiopian government and the cooperative sector. This study tour aimed to gain insight into Dutch best practices in cooperatives, market linkages, and access to financing. By promoting trade between the Netherlands and Ethiopia and exchanging knowledge, we hope to build strong strategic relationships for mutual benefit in the agricultural sector. The delegation visited prominent Dutch cooperatives and explored how these organisations have grown into successful enterprises through collaboration and expansion. Agriterra hopes that this trip will result in valuable connections and bring new inspiration for the future of cooperatives in Ethiopia. https://lnkd.in/eThAC5hv Marco Schouten, Dawit Setegn, PMP®, Hailat Berhane, Ingrid Koedijk, Bertine Schieven, Nicole Maatkamp NCR - Nationale Coöperatieve Raad , Rob Donker , Marijke Flamman-Schuil Wageningen University & Research , Jos Bijman Wakuli, Yorick Bruins Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Hugo Verkuijl, Cindy Van Den Boom LTO Nederland, Klaas Johan Osinga Rabobank, Acorn Rubiga Sivakumaran, Sharine Mertens, Corné De Louw Lisanne Oskam CZAV u.a., Jurriaan Visser Royal Cosun, Maarten Boudesteijn