In memory of Guilhem Picker: a visionary for sustainable agricultural development
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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In memory of Guilhem Picker: a visionary for sustainable agricultural development It was with deep sadness that we learned in November of the death of Guilhem Picker, an emblematic figure and visionary in the development of Cameroon’s agri-food sector. For more than forty years, he left his mark on the country’s agricultural landscape, inspiring generations with his commitment, expertise and entrepreneurial spirit. A builder of agricultural sectors Arriving in Cameroon in 1977, Guilhem Picker first distinguished himself as a… +Dr Evelyn Maureen Acquaye inspires us and you?
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Dr Evelyn Maureen Acquaye inspires us and you? A visionary leader linking youth and sustainability in Ghana’s agri-food sector In the vibrant heart of Ghana’s Central Region lies a source of hope and sustainability: Benyima Farms. Under the dynamic leadership of Dr Evelyn Maureen Acquaye, this woman-owned business is transforming the agricultural landscape by combining innovation, sustainability and empowerment. An anesthetist turned agribusiness entrepreneur, Dr Acquaye embodies resilience and visionary thinking. In 2013, she founded Benyima Farms, a 240-acre… +Promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering communities in Togo with Cajou Espoir
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering communities in Togo with Cajou Espoir EDFI Management Company and COLEAD support Cajou Espoir’s innovative beekeeping project In a notable advance for sustainable agriculture in Togo, EDFI Management Company (EDFI MC) has partnered with COLEAD to support beekeeping capacity of one of its investee companies Cajou Espoir, a Togolese company active organic cashew production. This collaboration, supported by technical expertise from COLEAD and co-financed by the EDFI MC AgrifFI initiative, exemplifies a shared commitment… +Strengthening cooperative governance: Zimbabwe’s Rusitu Valley leads the way
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Strengthening cooperative governance: Zimbabwe’s Rusitu Valley leads the way The Rusitu Valley Fruit Growers and Marketing Trust (RVFGMT), a cooperative of 1,400 growers in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe, is undergoing a transformative journey to strengthen its governance and sustainability. With targeted support from the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, RVFGMT is addressing critical governance challenges to better serve its members and position itself as a beacon of sustainable development in the region. RVFGMT aggregates and markets the produce of its… +Kulla Farms in Nigeria improves soil sustainability through nutrient management plans
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Kulla Farms in Nigeria improves soil sustainability through nutrient management plans At the heart of sustainable agricultural development is the recognition that soil health underpins the resilience and productivity of farming systems. Kulla Farms Limited, a pioneering greenhouse farming operation in Obafemi Owode Local Government, Abeokuta, Nigeria, demonstrates this principle through its recent collaboration with COLEAD through the FFM+ programme to develop a tailored Nutrient Management Plan (NMP). Established in 2023 but rooted in a family legacy of horticultural… +Achieving more with less – the case of Malawi
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Achieving more with less – the case of Malawi The positive increase in the number of FFM+ applications received by COLEAD from Malawi since the launch of the programme in the country illustrates the dynamism of the country’s private and public sectors. Another factor is the involvement of the Malawian Embassy in Brussels, which has disseminated information about the programme, to the Malawi Investment & Trade Centre, which has played an important role in promoting FFM+ to potential partner… +Flashback 2003: “Working with small producers in Kenya”
- 04/12/2024
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Flashback 2003: “Working with small producers in Kenya” “We are at a crossroads” says Charles Muchiri, the Managing Director of Avenue Fresh Produce. Source : PIP magazine, September 2003 “We are at a crossroads,” says Charles Muchiri, the Managing Director of Avenue Fresh Produce. “The outgrowers we work with are not well trained and we don’t know whether to continue working with them. If somebody helped us to train them and sensitise them on the requirements of our… +Registration of the 1,000th application received under the FFM+ programme
- 29/10/2024
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Registration of the 1,000th application received under the FFM+ programme We are thrilled to announce the milestone achievement of receiving the 1000th application for support through the FFM+ programme. This request exemplifies the growing impact of the programme, which continues to play a crucial role in providing technical assistance and fostering inclusive and sustainable growth in the agricultural sector of the member countries of the OACPS, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa. The 1000th request was made by a small,… +AGRINFO Webinars: a gateway to EU regulatory insights for partner countries
- 29/10/2024
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AGRINFO Webinars: a gateway to EU regulatory insights for partner countries As part of COLEAD’s efforts to strengthen the agri-food sectors in low- and middle-income countries, the AGRINFO programme, funded by the European Union, has been organising a series of webinars to provide stakeholders with critical information on evolving EU regulations and standards. These webinars are essential tools for helping partner countries navigate the complex regulatory landscape and ensure their agricultural exports remain competitive in EU markets. The AGRINFO… +Do you know Bonolo Monthe, CEO of Maungo Craft in Botswana?
- 30/08/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Do you know Bonolo Monthe, CEO of Maungo Craft in Botswana? Bonolo holds an MBC from the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. She has received many awards for her entrepreneurial career in the agri-food sector: UN Food Systems Champion, Mandela Washington Fellow 2019 and Gogettaz Agripreneur Winner 2019. Maungo Craft processes Morula fruit into award-winning, preservative-free preserves, promoting an indigenous fruit industry for sustainable growth. One of Maungo Craft’s aims is to rehabilitate forgotten crops,… +