Centre for Agricultural Advocacy And Development

Our Corporate Services

1. FARMER EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT PORTFOLIO Projects: - Smallholder Farmer Support Program - Creating Access to Direct grants and subsidized inputs (seeds, fertilizers). - Creating Access to Farm insurance schemes. - Creating access to affordable credit and micro-financing. - Facilitating Farm Equipment Donation and Leasing Program - Creating tractor and equipment pooling systems. - Facilitating mechanization hubs in rural communities. - Equipment maintenance training - Cooperative Development Initiative. - Formation and strengthening of farmer cooperatives. - Collective bargaining and bulk purchasing programs. - Shared resource management - Climate-Smart Agriculture Program. - Drought-resistant crop varieties enhancement programs. - Training on water conservation techniques. - Climate adaptation strategies 2. YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE PORTFOLIO Projects: - Agripreneurship Incubation Center. - Business plan development and funding. - Mentorship from successful agribusiness owners. - Start-up grants for young farmers. - Agricultural Skills Training Academy development. - Vocational training in modern farming techniques. - Agro-processing and value addition training. - Digital agriculture and precision farming courses design and implementation. - Farm to Fame Campaign. - Media campaigns showcasing successful young farmers. - Agricultural career fairs in schools and universities. - Issuing of scholarship programs for agricultural studies. - Youth Farm Clusters. - Land access facilitation for young farmers. - Group farming initiatives with shared resources. - Peer learning networks 3. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND CAPACITY BUILDING PORTFOLIO Projects: - Extension Services Revitalization Program. - Mobile agricultural extension units. - Farmer field schools. - Demonstration farms in each region. - International Exchange and Learning Program facilitation. - Study tours to advanced agricultural economies (USA, Europe, Asia). - Knowledge sharing with international agricultural organizations. - Technology transfer and partnerships - Creating access to Digital Learning Platforms for farmers and policy developers. - Online training modules and webinars. - Designing and managing Mobile app for agricultural information. - SMS-based advisory services. - Research and Development Partnerships. - Collaboration with agricultural research institutions. - On-farm research trials. - Publication of best practices and case studies. 4. ADVOCACY AND POLICY INFLUENCE PORTFOLIO Projects: - Farmers' Rights Advocacy Campaign. - Legal aid and support for farmers. - Land rights protection initiatives. - Fair pricing advocacy. - Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation. - Policy analysis and position papers development. - Stakeholder consultations and town halls coordination. - Annual Agricultural Policy Report Card. - Legislative Engagement Program. - Direct engagement with legislators. - Policy briefs and recommendations. - Budget tracking for agricultural spending - Media and Public Awareness Campaign comprising - Radio and TV programs on agricultural issues. - Social media advocacy campaigns. - Documentary production on farming challenges. 5. MARKET ACCESS AND VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO Projects: - Farm-to-Market Linkage Program. - Direct buyer-farmer connections. - Aggregation and bulking centers development. - Market information systems design and implementation. - Agro-Processing Centers - Community processing facilities development. - Value addition training (packaging, branding). - Quality certification support programs. - Creation of E-Commerce Platform for Farmers. - Online marketplace for agricultural products. - Digital payment integration design and deployment. - Logistics and distribution support programs. - Export Readiness training and facilitation Program. - Training on export standards and requirements - Certification assistance (organic, fair trade). - Access to international markets. 6. TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PORTFOLIO Projects: - Digital Agriculture Initiative. - Precision farming technology deployment. - Drone technology for crop monitoring. - IoT-based farm management systems. - Agricultural Innovation Hub - Maker space for agricultural technology. - Hackathons and innovation challenges. - Prototype development and testing. - Solar-Powered Farming Solutions. - Solar irrigation systems. - Solar-powered cold storage. - Renewable energy for processing. - Biotechnology and Improved Seeds Program. - Access to improved seed varieties. - Tissue culture laboratories development. - Organic farming certification. 7. PARTNERSHIP AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION PORTFOLIO Projects: - Global Partnership Development Program. - Facilitation of MOUs with international agricultural organizations. - Partnership with NGOs and development agencies facilitation for government agency and farmer's unions. - Private sector collaboration (equipment manufacturers, input suppliers). - Proposal Grant Writing and Fundraising Unit establishment. - Grant identification and application processing. - Donor relationship management. - Crowdfunding campaigns for specific projects. - Equipment and Resource Mobilization. - Tractor and equipment donations from manufacturers. - Fertilizer and input partnerships. - Infrastructure development (storage, processing facilities) - Corporate Social Responsibility Engagement. - Partnership with corporations for community development. - Facilitation of Sponsorship for agricultural programs. - Employee volunteer programs on farms. 8. FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION PORTFOLIO Projects: - Development of Food Security Monitoring System. - Early warning systems for food crisis management. - Community food banks and storage system design, development and management. - Emergency food distribution networks establishment. - School Feeding Program Partnership. - Farm-to-school linkages. - Kitchen gardens in schools. - Nutrition education - Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture System development. - Backyard farming promotion. - Vertical farming demonstrations. - Community gardens development. - Nutrition Education and Awareness. - Dietary diversity campaigns. - Post-harvest loss reduction training. - Food preservation techniques 9. SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PORTFOLIO Projects: - Sustainable Land Management Program. - Soil conservation techniques. - Agroforestry promotion. - Erosion control initiatives. - Water Resource Management Training and Establishment. - Rainwater harvesting systems. - Efficient irrigation techniques (drip, sprinkler) design. - Watershed protection. - Waste-to-Resource Initiative - Composting and organic fertilizer production. - Biogas production from farm waste. - Circular economy models design. - Biodiversity Conservation training. - Seed banks for indigenous crops. - Protection of pollinator habitats. - Organic farming transition support 10. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING PORTFOLIO Projects: - Impact Assessment Program. - Baseline studies and data collection. - Regular impact evaluations. - Success stories documentation. - Farmer Database and Management System. - Registration and profiling of farmers. - Tracking of services and support provided. - Data-driven decision making. - Learning and Adaptation Framework. - Quarterly review meetings. - Best practice sharing platforms. - Continuous improvement processes. - Transparency and Accountability Initiative. - Annual reports and financial disclosures. - Stakeholder feedback mechanisms. - Independent audits and evaluations.