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28 May 2026

How a cascade training approach empowered smallholder farmers in Benin

Almost 2,500 smallholder farmers in Benin received training in financial literacy and sustainable agricultural practices. The results were clear: an increase in engagement and learning capacities on the one hand, and in production and revenues on the other hand.

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14 April 2026

Putting nutrition on top of the agenda of impact investors

SSNUP’s knowledge manager ADA organised a workshop on: ‘Nutrition Investments – Frameworks and Practical Tools for Impact Investors’. The objective was to help place nutrition more firmly on the agenda of impact investors and to demonstrate that nutrition can be a viable and impactful investment theme.

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Hands showing macadamia nuts.

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.

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Man with rice bags behind him.

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.

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Smallholder farmer with coconuts.

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.

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