🗯️ "This workshop was really useful because it helped me understand how I’m recording my earnings and organizing my expenses. I love learning, and I can share this knowledge with the women in my association so they can also track their expenses and see how their business is doing." – Zulema Oblitas, coffee farmer and member of the Bagua Grande cooperative. For smallholder farmers, financial knowledge is power—power to plan, invest, and grow. Last week, female farmers from Aprocassi and Bagua Grande came together for a workshop on financial recommendations tailored to their realities. Over three days, these incredible women shared their experiences, discussed the challenges they face, and explored ways to take control of their farm finances with confidence. At Producers Direct, we believe that when farmers have the right tools and knowledge, they can make informed decisions that strengthen their businesses, their families, and their communities. 📢 Want to support smallholder farmers on their journey to financial independence? Learn more at 👉 www.producersdirect.org #SmallholderFarmers #FinancialIndependence #FarmerLedSolutions #SustainableAgriculture #WomenInFarming #ProducersDirect
Producers Direct
International Trade and Development
London, London 2,217 followers
By Farmers, For Farmers
About us
Producers Direct is an award-winning organisation that is owned and led by smallholder farmers. Since 2009, we have been working to pioneer a new model – one centered on smallholders taking leadership and developing innovative solutions to the challenges they face and providing an opportunity for smallholders to transform their farms into sustainable businesses.
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External link for Producers Direct
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
Locations
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21 Whiston Road
London, London SE100QX, GB
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The Mirage
Westlands
Nairobi, Nairobi 00000, KE
Employees at Producers Direct
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Oliver Liu
Founder. Resilient future-proof cyber security
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Claire Rhodes
CEO at Producers Direct
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Daniela Alvarez Zegarra
Data Scientist | Machine Learning & NLP Enthusiast | Building predictive models and transforming data into actionable insights.
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Diana Carolina Quintero
Social Innovation | Rural Development | Global Health | Sustainable Food Systems | Entrepreneurship
Updates
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🎙️ Today, we celebrate World Radio Day! 📻 But wait… why is an organization working with smallholder farmers so excited about this day? Because for millions of farmers, radio is more than just a medium—it’s a lifeline. It’s how they access vital information on weather patterns, market prices, and farming techniques. It’s how knowledge is shared, communities are connected, and solutions are found. And this year, we’re celebrating even more! In 2025, the UN has dedicated World Radio Day to "Radio and Climate Change"—a theme that couldn’t be more relevant to smallholder farmers worldwide. No matter where they live, what crops they grow, or how they manage their farms, climate change is impacting them all. At Producers Direct, we believe that access to information is power. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring smallholder farmers have the tools they need to adapt, innovate, and build resilience in the face of climate challenges. 📻 What’s your favorite example of radio being used for positive impact? Share in the comments! #WorldRadioDay #RadioAndClimateChange #SmallholderFarmers #FarmerLedSolutions #ClimateResilience #ProducersDirect
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Smallholder farmers grow one-third of the world’s food, yet they often face significant barriers to success. At Producers Direct, we work directly with over 1 million smallholder farmers to shift power and create solutions that address these challenges. Which of these challenges do you think is the most pressing? Vote below and tell us why in the comments! ⬇️ #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #FarmerLedSolutions #FoodSecurity #ProducersDirect
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A Partnership Rooted in Impact For over 15 years, our sister organization, Cafédirect Group, has stood alongside us, championing smallholder farmers and ensuring their voices shape the future of agriculture. Their unwavering and flexible support has allowed us to adapt to the evolving needs of coffee farmers, who are among the most vulnerable to climate change. Together, we've built a partnership that goes beyond funding—it’s about shared values, long-term commitment, and a deep belief in the power of smallholder farmers to drive sustainable change. We’re grateful to work with Cafédirect and excited to continue strengthening this collaboration. Check out how we’ve been working together to support farmers: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exUsDnGH #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #GlobalCooperative #ImpactThroughPartnerships
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How are smallholder farmers in Uganda using data to boost their income? Meet William Tinyefuza and natushemba amon, two of our team members working on the Uganda Carbon and Coffee Project (UCCP) in partnership with the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI). UCCO supports smallholder farmers to diversify their incomes beyond coffee—integrating honey, fruits, and vegetables to build resilience. With the support of digital tools like Croppie and Farm Direct, plus on-farm experimentation, farmers are not just improving productivity but also securing better incomes. Read the full Q&A with Growing Africa, APNI's semi-annual digital publication to learn how we’re making this happen: https://lnkd.in/esTjNhsd What role do you think digital tools should play in supporting smallholder farmers? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇 #SmallholderFarmers #DigitalAgriculture #Uganda #Sustainability #FarmersFirst #CarbonAndCoffee
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The rural digital gap is a reality today. If we don't design AI-powered solutions specifically for smallholder farmers, this gap will only widen, leaving millions of farmers behind in accessing the tools they need to thrive. At Producers Direct, we are committed to bridging this gap. Through Croppie, an AI-powered platform, we’re empowering farmers in remote areas with yield predictions and tailored agronomic advice—innovations that are transforming how they manage their crops and increase their resilience. We are proud to be featured by digital.global, alongside our incredible partners Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and M-Omulimisa, for our efforts to make AI work for the people who grow the world’s food. This initiative is supported by GIZ Fair Forward and demonstrates the power of partnerships to create solutions for smallholder farmers. 🌍 Want to learn more? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eCm7QbEq #AIforFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #BridgingTheDigitalDivide #SmallholderSolutions #GlobalCooperative
AI in coffee: Intelligent and awake
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How can carbon finance revolutionize opportunities for smallholder farmers? We’re thrilled to see Growing Africa, APNI's digital publication, spotlight our work in Uganda, where Producers Direct is collaborating to explore innovative solutions that empower smallholder farmers to thrive sustainably. Through this project, we’re working alongside smallholder coffee farmers to unlock the potential of carbon finance. This approach enables farmers to diversify income streams, strengthen their climate resilience, and invest in sustainable practices. The initiative underscores the power of partnerships to drive transformative change in farming communities. We’re honoured to be featured alongside incredible partners, including the Ankole Coffee Producers Cooperative Union (ACPCU), Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST), OCP Foundation, Makerere University, and the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI). Together, we’re proving that smallholder farmers hold the key to building a more sustainable and resilient global agricultural system. 🔗 Read more about this initiative in Growing Africa: https://lnkd.in/e7RP-YPv #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #CarbonFinance #CoffeeSector #GlobalCooperative
Harnessing Carbon Finance to Elevate Smallholder Success in Uganda’s Coffee Sector
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🌱 What's the value of data in the hands of female farmers? Every day, female farmers navigate the complexities of managing diverse crops, balancing income and expenses, and ensuring resilience for their families and communities. Yet, not every crop follows the same rhythm. Some flourish in particular seasons, while others leave gaps that test their financial stability. 📊 The graph below reveals a powerful story: aggregated data from a group of female farmers in Northern Peru who track their income and expenses across various crops throughout the year. At the start of the year, expenses often outweigh income—a challenging period. But midway through the year, seasonal crops like coffee bring a much-needed financial boost, balancing the scales. We are providing female farmers with data and information through actionable dashboards. By empowering female farmers to track and analyze their own data, we help them make informed decisions, manage diverse farming systems, and navigate tough times with resilience. At Producers Direct, we believe in the transformative power of smallholder farmers. Together, we’re building sustainable food systems that address climate change and support farmers across Africa and Latin America. 🤝 Join us in putting data into the hands of farmers and unlocking their potential for a brighter future. #SustainableAgriculture #SmallholderFarmers #FemaleFarmers #FoodSystems #ClimateResilience
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🚨 Breaking News! 🚨 We’ve been waiting to share this with you… and now we can! 🎉 Producers Direct has been selected as a semi-finalist for the 2025 Lipman Family Prize! For the past months, we’ve been part of an exciting process with the Lipman Family Prize, and we are honored to be recognized among 12 inspiring organizations working to create lasting impact. At Producers Direct, we invest in smallholder farmers across Africa and South America, equipping them with digital tools, market access, and collective action to tackle climate change and reshape power dynamics in global food systems. This recognition reaffirms the urgency and importance of our mission. We can’t wait to see which three outstanding organizations will move forward 🤞and to celebrating solutions that are driving real change! 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEjUjGXN
🎉 📰 The latest Lipman Letter is here, and we’re proud to introduce 12 inspiring organizations selected as semi-finalists for the 2025 Lipman Family Prize! 🌟 These trailblazers are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from improving mental health and advancing STEM education for girls to creating sustainable waste management solutions in marginalized communities. ✨ Dive into their incredible work, hear reflections from our Lipman Fellows, and stay connected with the Lipman community. 🔗 Read it now: https://lnkd.in/eEjUjGXN 🔗 Join our community: https://lnkd.in/eHHVd6NU #Newsletter #SocialImpact #Leadership #Fellowship #Nonprofit Barbershop Books, Inc., BleagLee, Friendship Bench, Friendship Bench Zimbabwe, Intelehealth, Justice Defenders, My Choices Foundation, ORAM - Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration, Producers Direct, Rural Behavioral Health Institute, Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC), Shamiri Institute, Technovation
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Let’s play a game! 🎲 Can you guess the 5 Ws of Producers Direct? Here’s a hint: It all comes back to smallholder farmers—their innovation, resilience, and leadership. Ready? Let’s go! 🔹 Who are we? We are a profitable, sustainable, and smallholder-owned global cooperative. 🔹 What do we do? We invest in smallholder farmers to address power imbalances in the way we grow, distribute, and access food. 🔹 When are we doing it? NOW is the moment to tackle the persistent challenges smallholder farmers face. 🔹 Where do we work? Across Latin America and East Africa, directly reaching over 1 million farmers through our network. 🔹 Why do we do it? Because smallholder farmers grow one-third of the world’s food, yet often face the greatest challenges. By shifting power and investing in their solutions, we’re building a more sustainable, fair, and resilient future—for them and for global food security. 🌍 Did you know these facts about Producers Direct? If you want to learn more, visit us at www.producersdirect.org #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #FarmerLedSolutions #InnovationInFarming #ProducersDirect
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