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Support smallholder households in diversifying their income sources
Establish demonstration farms or model plots where farmers can observe, learn and be skilled in sustainable agriculture techniques: Establish community-based seed banks Establish and equip a mobile training and skilling facility (Mobile Truck): Mobilise and support creation of agricultural cooperatives Skill farmers on modern and commercial agricultural practices focusing on short, medium- and long-term agricultural needs both food and cash crops.
Promote value addition
Establish and strengthen agro based value addition chains at the small holder skilling centre including but not limited to: Banana juice processing Milk and yoghurt processing Fruit jam making
Intervention 2: Promote value addition
Actions:
Establish and strengthen agro based value addition chains at the small holder skilling centre including but not limited to:
- Banana juice processing
- Milk and yoghurt processing
- Fruit jam making
Intervention 3: Promote the use of mobile applications for market information, weather forecasts, and agricultural extension services.
Actions:
- Partner and foster collaboration between technology providers, research institutions, and agricultural stakeholders to develop and adapt technologies that are suitable for small-scale farming and agro-based enterprises.
- Train local agricultural extension workers and community leaders who can then assist others in their communities.
Intervention 4: Support the establishment of community-based savings and credit groups to promote financial inclusion and access to capital.
Actions:
- Assist individuals in accessing loans and credit facilities tailored to their business needs and repayment capacity.
- Mobilise and provide microfinance services and credit facilities tailored to the needs of smallholder farmers to invest in their livelihoods and entrepreneurial ventures.
- Establish revolving funds, microfinance initiatives, or cooperatives to provide affordable credit to smallholder farmers and producers