We have worked with five farmers groups with a total of 78 direct farmers in the last three months. From the direct farmers, they have been able to contact and reach three of their household and community members each making a total of 234 indirect beneficiaries.
Farmers Groups
Kagaa Amani – 20
Kamuchege – 20
Miumia – 14
Mwihoko – 10
Gitwe – 14
Observed changes
The groups did not have knowledge on organic farming which they now have and appreciate it very much
The farmers farms are now well planned compared to previously when they did not have the knowledge.
The farmers now have fresh supply of vegetables from the kitchen gardens
The farmers are able to diversify and have different vegetable varieties that offer nutrition value
Replication of the training techniques from the groups farm to individual farms
The farmers are now able to market their vegetables locally and earn an income
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Adaptions made
Initially, in our proposal, we had targeted to work with 10 farmers groups with 150 farmers but due to Impact directs way of fundraising, they could not support the full projects activities at once. Due to this, we opted to reduce the number and work with half for the first phase of the project and engage the remaining groups in the second phase of the project funding which we will do in the coming year.
During implementation, besides training composting and kitchen gardening, we have also incorporated other farming techniques like;
Making of biofertilizers that are very effective on production of horticulture crops
Value addition – avoids wastages, increased shelf life and income
Detergents making – helps to improve on their hygiene and sanitation. They also can make income from selling the detergents. These detergents include jik, Dettol, liquid and bar soap.
