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Agriculture
How One Entrepreneur is Taking the Path from Coca to Coffee
For farming families in central Peru, coca production brought income but also a constant threat of violence. Back then, these regions were dominated by the drug trade. Today, families in former coca-growing areas are learning how to improve their livelihoods through an alternative crop: coffee.
Survey Results: Effects of COVID-19 on Coffee Farmers in Kenya
In partnership with Laterite, we conducted a June 2020 survey about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on coffee farming in Kenya. Discover key results in the infographics below. View All Infographics June 2020 Survey…
Survey Results: Effects of COVID-19 on Coffee Farmers in Ethiopia
In partnership with Laterite, we conducted a survey about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on coffee farming in Ethiopia in June 2020. Discover key results in the infographics below and attached. View All Infographics …
5 Years After Hurricane Maria, Coffee Farmers Rebuild in Puerto Rico
When Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico in September 2017, many coffee farmers saw their life’s work disappear overnight. The storm destroyed over 80% of the island’s coffee trees, leaving farmers with little income and the daunting task of rebuilding. Since then, TechnoServe and its partners have teamed up to help restore the island’s coffee industry and support thousands of farmers.
Fruit Producers in Mexico Build Resilience to COVID-19 Threats
The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for fruit farmers in Mexico as they try to find markets for their produce amidst shutdowns and shifts in consumer behavior. TechnoServe is helping farmers like Eloy Castañón connect to formal buyers and earn better prices for their produce, ensuring resilience during an uncertain time.
Survey Results: Effects of COVID-19 on Zimbabwe Coffee Farmers
In partnership with Laterite, we conducted a July 2020 survey about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on coffee farming in Zimbabwe. Discover key results in the infographics below. View All Infographics July 2020 Survey …
Survey Results: Effects of COVID-19 on Uganda Coffee Farmers
In partnership with Laterite, we conducted a July 2020 survey about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on coffee farming in Uganda. Discover key results in the infographics below. View All Infographics July 2020 Survey…
How a Leadership Role is Helping One Farmer Make a Difference in India
In India, TechnoServe is working to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers like Mottadam Jogiraju by strengthening farmer producer organizations and transforming them into sustainable enterprises that link producers to stable, profitable markets for their crops.
In India, Knowledge is Power for a Woman Farmer
When Rubi Devi first started growing mint on her small farm in Uttar Pradesh, she was barely making enough money to cover basic expenses and cover the high costs of mint cultivation. However, after joining a TechnoServe program, she gained a better understanding of mint testing and marketing and now has the skills and confidence she needs to improve her livelihood.
