Article Author: Aga Khan’s lifeline for farmers
Media Source: The Citizen (Tanzania)
Date: 10 October 2017
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has made one of its goals to help farmers to learn how to sustainably produce more of better quality and be competitive in the agriculture market. Since 2009, AKF has impacted over 100,000 farmers in Lindi and Mtwara regions (Tanzania) through a systems approach, facilitating access to quality i
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has made one of its goals to help farmers to learn how to sustainably produce more of better quality and be competitive in the agriculture market. Since 2009, AKF has impacted over 100,000 farmers in Lindi and Mtwara regions (Tanzania) through a systems approach, facilitating access to quality inputs, information on good agricultural practices, and market linkages. This has contributed to increased yield, income, savings, food security and growth of micro and small agri-businesses by local entrepreneurs, including women and youth.