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25 March 2026

Digitalisation helps to improve the quality of macadamia nuts in Kenya

When pests and wrong harvesting practices led to a decline in the quality of macadamia nuts in Kenya, it became urgent to improve agricultural methods. Video training and farm field demonstrations helped to minimise the problem.

10 March 2026

SMEs as accelerators of smallholder farmers’ activity

In the context of the SSNUP programme, ADA is launching a series of studies which sheds light on the key role SMEs play in contributing to the development of smallholder farmers.

23 February 2026

How a sachet of virgin coconut oil brought economic security to farmers in Kenya

A new coconut oil product sold in Kenya’s local market enabled smallholder farmers to sell their coconuts at better prices and gave them more work opportunities.

Two farmers working in their crops in Uganda. Copyright: Agri Evolve

19 February 2026

Improving coffee farmers’ lives in Uganda through certification

Certification and digital training gave smallholder farmers in Uganda access to markets, where they could sell their coffee at fairer prices.

Un homme derrière une charrue tirée par un cheval

28 January 2026

SSNUP project completion: upscaling a digital trading platform for fresh fruit and vegetables in Senegal

Afrikamart is an agricultural technology (AgTech) business based in Senegal that developed a platform for connecting smallholder farmers with small retailers.

Une femme avec un casque bleu devant un panneau solaire

23 January 2026 News

EVER programme: 2025, a pivotal year for the productive use of solar energy in rural areas

2025 marked a milestone in the roll-out of the “Green Energy for Rural Development” (EVER) programme, which aims to strengthen and scale up the impact of access to solar energy in rural areas of West Africa.

Des personnes en train de trier des mangues séchées

14 January 2026

SSNUP project completion: Organic certification for farmers and cooperatives in Burkina Faso

In January 2025, smallholder farmers in Burkina Faso faced a new EU regulatory requirement for organic certification to be held directly by farmer cooperatives rather than by processing or exporting companies.

Des hommes et des femmes assis par terre en train d'ouvrir des fèves de cacao

16 December 2025

SSNUP project completion: Improving input loan repayment rates in the cocoa value chain in Côte d’Ivoire

As an international microfinance group, Advans CI provides tailored financial solutions to smallholder farmers, cooperatives and agribusiness suppliers in the cocoa value chain.

15 December 2025

Three new impact investors join the second phase of SSNUP

Following a call for impact investors active in the agricultural sector in Africa, Asia and Latin America in June 2025, the following organisations will be permanent programme members during the second phase (2025-2029) of SSNUP.

12 December 2025 News

Assessing the impact of ADA’s activities on vulnerable households

ADA has released its first impact report, presenting findings from analyses conducted between 2022 and 2024 to measure how effectively its programmes improve the living conditions of vulnerable people and to identify areas for improvement.