Meet Elvis Gilberto Sumaila, an entrepreneur and small business owner in the agribusiness sector. Focusing on high-yield crop production and chicken farming, Elvis strives to grow his business while contributing to the local agricultural economy. Through a short-term training program offered by the FTF Premier-Oholo (PRO) project, an initiative funded…
Discover how regenerative coffee farming is transforming Guatemala’s coffee industry through TechnoServe’s CaféTec program. With sustainable techniques like Top Working, smallholder farmers can boost coffee yields, improve soil health, and strengthen resilience to climate change—all without disrupting production. Learn how these practices are helping Guatemala’s coffee sector thrive in the context of environmental challenges and economic pressures.
Meet a young Ugandan farmer who received sustainable agriculture training that not only increased his yields but also inspired his community.
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month’s photos illustrate the interconnectedness of our global food system and the critical role smallholder farmers play.
As the United Nations Biodiversity Conference takes place in Colombia, two TechnoServe leaders discuss how nature supports the livelihoods of farmers.
The first country since 2010 recently received a malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization. Which country was this? And how many countries continue to be impacted by malaria transmission? Find out in TechnoServe's latest world news quiz.
In a region of Mexico where the plains meet the mountains, the land teems with life. Agriculture is embedded in the very fabric of life. Smallholder farmers here benefit from the area’s rich, high-quality soil, but earning a living off of the…
In Ethiopia’s remote coffee-growing regions, a remarkable transformation is underway. When TechnoServe began its coffee work here in 2011, only 4% of coffee farmers in its training programs were women—despite women performing crucial roles in coffee production. Through innovative training approaches and…
The case study highlights impactful strategies for achieving gender equality in coffee production
Burundi, nicknamed the heart of Africa, produces mainly Arabica coffee, which is known for its bright acidity, rich fruit notes, and well-balanced body. In 2022, the nation exported $31.1M of coffee, making this an important cash crop…
