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Core Program

Climate-Smart Agriculture and food systems

Promoting sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices that enhance food production, strengthen food security, improve farmers' livelihoods, and build resilient communities in the face of climate change.

Key Results
<ul><li><strong>3,000+ smallholder farmers</strong> trained in climate-smart agriculture and sustainable farming practices.</li><li><strong>12 farmer groups</strong> established and strengthened to promote collective production, learning, and market access.</li><li><strong>20 demonstration farms</strong> established, reaching <strong>1,600 farmers</strong> with practical learning and technology adoption.</li><li><strong>45% average increase in crop yields</strong> among participating farmers.</li><li><strong>Household food production tripled</strong>, increasing from an average of <strong>5 to 15 bags</strong> per season.</li><li><strong>Improved household food security</strong>, contributing to reduced school dropout rates among children.</li><li><strong>Enhanced household incomes and community well-being</strong>, helping reduce economic stress and lowering the risk of <strong>gender-based violence (GBV)</strong>.</li></ul>

Program Overview

FOODTANK works with smallholder farmers to promote climate-smart agriculture through practical training, demonstration farms and hubs, farmer field, technology use, and community extension support. The program integrates sustainable practices such as conservation agriculture, agroforestry, improved seed varieties, integrated pest management, proper use of pesticides, good disposal of pesticide packaging, efficient water use, and soil fertility management with indigenous farming knowledge. By combining local experience with innovative, climate-resilient technologies, FOODTANK strengthens food security, increases productivity, promotes health, enhances household incomes, and builds resilient farming communities.

Program Objectives

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<p>The Climate-Smart Agriculture Program increases crop yields 45%by promoting climate-resilient seed varieties and sustainable farming practices. Through training, demonstration farms, technology transfer, and extension support, farmers improve water conservation, soil health, safe pesticide management, and post-harvest handling. The program also strengthens farmer cooperatives and market linkages to enhance food security, nutrition, household incomes, and climate resilience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Key Activities

  • <p><strong>Key Activities</strong></p><ul><li>Farmer training and capacity building on climate-smart agriculture</li><li>Demonstration farms, farmer field schools, and exchange visits</li><li>Distribution of climate-resilient seeds and farming inputs</li><li>Community tree planting and green space campaigns</li><li>Extension services and agricultural technology transfer</li><li>Strengthening farmer cooperatives and market linkages</li><li>Post-harvest management and food storage support</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p>

Results & Achievements

<ul><li><strong>3,000+ smallholder farmers</strong> trained in climate-smart agriculture and sustainable farming practices.</li><li><strong>12 farmer groups</strong> established and strengthened to promote collective production, learning, and market access.</li><li><strong>20 demonstration farms</strong> established, reaching <strong>1,600 farmers</strong> with practical learning and technology adoption.</li><li><strong>45% average increase in crop yields</strong> among participating farmers.</li><li><strong>Household food production tripled</strong>, increasing from an average of <strong>5 to 15 bags</strong> per season.</li><li><strong>Improved household food security</strong>, contributing to reduced school dropout rates among children.</li><li><strong>Enhanced household incomes and community well-being</strong>, helping reduce economic stress and lowering the risk of <strong>gender-based violence (GBV)</strong>.</li></ul>
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Area Tanzania
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