WHAT WE DO
FtMA has adopted a demand-led approach that puts empowerment of farmers at the heart of its work. This is achieved by building a network of self-sustaining Farmer Service Centre’s (FSCs) that provide a variety of services to enhance farmers productivity, increase market linkages and encourage farm digitization. All with the overall objective of increasing farmers productivity and income.
It also increases private sector investment and involvement in the smallholder food sector because it builds the confidence of players in agricultural markets in doing business with smallholder farmers.
OUR OBJECTIVE
To increase the productivity and income of smallholder farmers and develop commercial viability by providing adequate information, investment and support at all stages of the process – from seed to market.
Smallholder farmers are potential engines for economic growth – they are key to building sustainable food systems, advancing food security and achieving Zero Hunger.
OUR IMPACT
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Testimonials
Before FtMA, I used to sell under one ton of
sorghum seeds per season, but now I am selling
over ten tons. Most of my sales happen during the trade fairs, where I can easily connect with farmers, sell inputs at a discounted price and improve farmers’ knowledge of farm input use.”
FtMA post-harvest handling and storage trainings have given small holder women farmers with
knowledge to maintain the quality of their produce, enhance food safety hence reducing losses
between harvest and consumptionMore and more farmers are embracing sorghum farming with the use of certified inputs and improved post-harvest technologies. FtMA opened our eyes to the potential we as smallholder farmers have
Prior to my work with FtMA, I used to primarily plant maize where I would harvest only eight bags from an acre worth less than USD 100. But after hearing about FtMA and attending their training with Mlolongo Women Group, of which I was a member, we immediately embraced sorghum farming.”
I didn’t have the basic knowledge of agronomic practices, post-harvest handling and how to access reliable markets, but all changed when I started engaging with FtMA.