Achile Devine Foundation - Agriculture Programs

Cultivating Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods

Our Agriculture Programs empower refugee and host communities with the knowledge, skills, and resources to achieve food security and generate income through sustainable farming practices. We promote climate-smart agriculture that respects the environment while maximizing yields.

Through training, input provision, and market linkages, we help farmers transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture, creating lasting economic opportunities.

"When farmers thrive, communities thrive. Agriculture is not just about food—it's about dignity, independence, and a sustainable future."

Program Components

Our comprehensive approach to agricultural development includes:

Farmer Training

Hands-on training in sustainable farming techniques, crop management, and soil conservation.

Input Provision

Distribution of quality seeds, tools, and farming equipment to participating households.

Demonstration Plots

Model farms where farmers learn best practices through hands-on demonstration.

Irrigation Support

Access to water management systems for year-round farming, even in dry seasons.

Market Linkages

Connecting farmers to local markets, cooperatives, and fair price buyers.

Value Addition

Training on food processing, packaging, and marketing to increase income.

Sustainable Farming Methods

We promote environmentally friendly and climate-resilient agricultural practices.

Organic Farming

Natural pest control and soil fertility management without chemical inputs.

Drip Irrigation

Water-efficient irrigation systems for vegetable production in dry areas.

Intercropping

Growing complementary crops together to maximize land use and soil health.

Crop Rotation

Rotating crops to prevent soil depletion and reduce pest pressure.

Agroforestry

Integrating trees with crops for improved soil and additional income.

Conservation Agriculture

Minimum tillage and cover cropping to protect soil structure.

Crops & Livestock

Farmers in our program grow a variety of crops and raise livestock.

Vegetables

Cabbage, tomatoes, onions, sukuma wiki

Fruits

Mangoes, bananas, oranges, passion fruit

Grains

Maize, beans, sorghum, millet

Poultry

Chickens (eggs and meat), ducks

Livestock

Goats, sheep, cows (dairy and meat)

Fish Farming

Tilapia, catfish in pond systems

Root Crops

Cassava, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes

Spices

Ginger, garlic, chili peppers

Agricultural Trainings

We offer the following training programs for farmers:

Sustainable Vegetable Production

4-week course on organic vegetable farming and pest management

Irrigation & Water Management

2-week training on drip irrigation and water conservation

Poultry Farming

3-week course on raising chickens for eggs and meat

Goat & Sheep Rearing

4-week training on small livestock management

Market & Business Skills

2-week course on selling produce and farm business management

Compost & Soil Health

1-week training on making compost and improving soil fertility

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Success Stories

Real farmers, real transformations through our agriculture programs.

Robert's Vegetable Farm

Program Graduate 2023

After training with us, Robert now supplies fresh vegetables to local schools and markets, employing three other community members.

Grace's Poultry Business

Program Graduate 2022

Grace started with 50 chicks and now has over 300 laying hens, selling eggs throughout her community.

Agriculture Programs