Good Agricultural Practices

Solidaridad works to implement better practices with farmers at the field level providing extensions services and training to improve their farming practices. This can include farm management techniques, production in balance with nature to build resilience against climate change, access to better inputs for improved productivity, and decent working conditions with fair payment. Read the latest news and stories below.
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Latest News

Making coffee work for small-scale farmers

Making coffee work for small-scale farmers

Biochar: A Game-Changer for Sustainable Cocoa Farming in Ghana?

Biochar: A Game-Changer for Sustainable Cocoa Farming in Ghana?

Lead farmers and trainers promote the power of low-carbon agriculture in Colombia

Lead farmers and trainers promote the power of low-carbon agriculture in Colombia

Poultry powers change for women in Zambia

Poultry powers change for women in Zambia

Celebrating the Transformation of Horticultural Value Chains in South Africa

Celebrating the Transformation of Horticultural Value Chains in South Africa

Nigerian farmers take action to forge food security

Nigerian farmers take action to forge food security

Building Resilience – How Southern Africa is Preparing for El Niño’s Recurring Threats

Building Resilience – How Southern Africa is Preparing for El Niño’s Recurring Threats

Small-scale producers in South America navigate new EU rules on deforestation

Small-scale producers in South America navigate new EU rules on deforestation

Collaborative effort supports sustainable solutions for Zambian livestock farmers

Collaborative effort supports sustainable solutions for Zambian livestock farmers

Featured Producer Stories

Manití Project in Peru: Conservation and bio-business

The Manití Project in the Peruvian Amazon takes a holistic approach in its effort to biodiversity conservation in a unique ecological area. The initiative promotes sustainable entrepreneurship, while preserving roughly 15,000 hectares of primary forest. Its goal is a diversified local economy that contributes to conservation of biodiversity showing that environmental protection and human progress can go hand-in-hand.

Access to quality seeds turns a Nigerian farmer’s dream into a reality

Like many small-scale farmers in Nigeria,Aliyu Sani faced a common struggle: the high costs of farm inputs limited his farm’s potential. Thanks to a project that helps farmers access credit to buy quality seeds and other inputs, he has seen an increase in yields and improved his family’s livelihood. Supported by Solidaridad West Africa, the approach has helped farmers reconsider what is possible on their land.

Innovating coffee with women smallholders in Honduras

Café de Mujeres Brisas isn’t just any coffee. The Honduran coffee brand is a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration. Created with help from the organization PROEXO and Solidaridad, Café de Mujeres Brisas emerged from an exchange of women coffee producers. The unique blend not only tastes great, but also tells a powerful story of leadership. With its unique packaging and digital traceability, Café de Mujeres Brisas offers a taste of sustainability.

Publications

Overview of the carbon balance in coffee production

Affirmative Gender Actions and Inclusivity Annual Report, 2023

Building Inclusive and Empowered Cocoa Communities

How Solidaridad enhanced farm productivity under the Mondelez Cocoa Life program

Growing the future: Lessons from Climate Smart Agriculture

Cotton and Climate Paper

RECLAIM Sustainability! 2022 Progress Report

SUSTAINABLE TEA IN LATIN AMERICA – 10 YEARS SUPPORTING SMALLHOLDER FARMER PROSPERITY

Coffee Barometer 2023

Affirmative Gender Actions and Inclusivity Report, 2022