Our Programmes
Our programmes have been geared towards smallholder commercialization and market development as an important link that is preceded by value chain analysis, market research and consumer behavior as well as a commercialization analysis to understand the feasibility and cost benefit of producing the prioritized value chains.
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Farmers in DOHOMA program have increased sales from USD 63,422,687 in 2012 to USD 89,113,837 in 2013 and realized savings worth USD 84,784,539 in 2013 from USD 18,938,994 in 2012 resulting to an increase of 384%.
Farmers in DOHOMA program have increased sales from USD 63,422,687 in 2012 to USD 89,113,837 in 2013 and realized savings worth USD 84,784,539 in 2013 from USD 18,938,994 in 2012 resulting to an increase of 384%. -
The CVPP programme engaged 135,238 households in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Sales worth USD 41,641,960 from assorted cassava products were made and an estimated 40 Million cassava cuttings planted.
The CVPP programme engaged 135,238 households in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Sales worth USD 41,641,960 from assorted cassava products were made and an estimated 40 Million cassava cuttings planted. -
Through the e-Women dial up, 1 million smallholder farmers could potentially save 3.1 million man-hours annually resulting in peak productivity and efficiency for rural households through a highly innovative mobile system, AFMA-X
Through the e-Women dial up, 1 million smallholder farmers could potentially save 3.1 million man-hours annually resulting in peak productivity and efficiency for rural households through a highly innovative mobile system, AFMA-X -
With funding from IFAD (International Fund for Agriculture Development), in collaboration with the Government of Malawi’s Rural Livelihoods and Economic Enhancement Programme (RLEEP), EMAIP project targets sales worth USD 1,500,000 and 5,000 Irish potato farmers in Dedza and Mchinji districts, Malawi
With funding from IFAD (International Fund for Agriculture Development), in collaboration with the Government of Malawi’s Rural Livelihoods and Economic Enhancement Programme (RLEEP), EMAIP project targets sales worth USD 1,500,000 and 5,000 Irish potato farmers in Dedza and Mchinji districts, Malawi
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NuCom programme implemented in Tanzania realized sales worth USD 29,358 from 45,898 households through adoption of food crops to address food insecurity, malnutrition and low income levels
NuCom programme implemented in Tanzania realized sales worth USD 29,358 from 45,898 households through adoption of food crops to address food insecurity, malnutrition and low income levels -
NUVAMAC Program implemented in four sites of Western Kenya links 17,085 households to real time market information, finance, inputs and equipment for increased production and food security.
NUVAMAC Program implemented in four sites of Western Kenya links 17,085 households to real time market information, finance, inputs and equipment for increased production and food security. -
PAMA programme facilitated trade worth USD 3,329 for 59,498 households in mango and passion fruit commercialization in Rift Valley, Central and Coastal Kenya from 2011-2014.
PAMA programme facilitated trade worth USD 3,329 for 59,498 households in mango and passion fruit commercialization in Rift Valley, Central and Coastal Kenya from 2011-2014. -
Through RUCOM programme, 10,000 households representing 23,000 farmers, in 105 farmer organizations achieved sales worth USD 515,293 from 1,172 metric tonnes of assorted commodities
Through RUCOM programme, 10,000 households representing 23,000 farmers, in 105 farmer organizations achieved sales worth USD 515,293 from 1,172 metric tonnes of assorted commodities
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FCI in its 2014-2024 strategic plan seeks to Develop, Expand, Establish, Progress and Sustainably Explore Nations with innovations, operations and partnerships to turn around the smallholder’s economic development space in Africa and beyond. In actualizing this, FCI is preparing to start operations in South Africa!
FCI in its 2014-2024 strategic plan seeks to Develop, Expand, Establish, Progress and Sustainably Explore Nations with innovations, operations and partnerships to turn around the smallholder’s economic development space in Africa and beyond. In actualizing this, FCI is preparing to start operations in South Africa! -
SeFaMaCo incorporates 204 partner institutions, with FCI as the primary implementer. FCI hopes to mobilize a good portion of the estimated USD 2.03 Billion in sales that are the potential sales of sweetpatato in the affected East African Countries.
SeFaMaCo incorporates 204 partner institutions, with FCI as the primary implementer. FCI hopes to mobilize a good portion of the estimated USD 2.03 Billion in sales that are the potential sales of sweetpatato in the affected East African Countries. -
SMART programme targeting 1,545 households in Tanzania realized USD 1,087, 121.065 from the sale of tomatoes, Irish potatoes, onions, carrots and squash in one year.
SMART programme targeting 1,545 households in Tanzania realized USD 1,087, 121.065 from the sale of tomatoes, Irish potatoes, onions, carrots and squash in one year. -
THRP implemented in four regions of Tanzania and working with 10,426 small holder farmers sold 3,192.92 MT of rice and 10.38 MT of green grams worth USD 1,390,930.99 between April and July 201
THRP implemented in four regions of Tanzania and working with 10,426 small holder farmers sold 3,192.92 MT of rice and 10.38 MT of green grams worth USD 1,390,930.99 between April and July 201
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Acacia- Pangea Minerals in Buzwagi has supported Farm Concern International (FCI) to create vibrant and resilient agricultural systems with sustainable livelihoods, inclusive income distribution among smallholder farmers in Mondo and Mwendakulima wards in Kahama district.
Acacia- Pangea Minerals in Buzwagi has supported Farm Concern International (FCI) to create vibrant and resilient agricultural systems with sustainable livelihoods, inclusive income distribution among smallholder farmers in Mondo and Mwendakulima wards in Kahama district. -
Rockefeller Foundation has funded FCI to develop and implement an enterprise upgrading strategy for Commodity Aggregation Centres graduated into sustainable Agri-Market Services Centres under YieldWise Initiative in Nigeria Kenya and Tanzania.
Rockefeller Foundation has funded FCI to develop and implement an enterprise upgrading strategy for Commodity Aggregation Centres graduated into sustainable Agri-Market Services Centres under YieldWise Initiative in Nigeria Kenya and Tanzania. -
The UK Government through Traidcraft Exchange has funded Farm Concern International to implement Sustainable Agriculture & Women’s Advancement programme that aims to improve the sustainable livelihoods of 2120 smallholder farmers in Meru, Kenya
The UK Government through Traidcraft Exchange has funded Farm Concern International to implement Sustainable Agriculture & Women’s Advancement programme that aims to improve the sustainable livelihoods of 2120 smallholder farmers in Meru, Kenya -
Cooperative Agri-business Sustainability Approach is an initiative funded by M-pesa Foundation and implemented by Farm Concern International to enhance agribusiness and commercialization sustainability of Nyalani irrigation scheme in Kwale County.
Cooperative Agri-business Sustainability Approach is an initiative funded by M-pesa Foundation and implemented by Farm Concern International to enhance agribusiness and commercialization sustainability of Nyalani irrigation scheme in Kwale County.
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Transforming Household Resilience in Vulnerable Environment (THRIVE) programme is being implemented by a consortium led by World Vision that includes, Farm Concern International, Vision Fund Malawi and World Vision Malawi with funding from..
Transforming Household Resilience in Vulnerable Environment (THRIVE) programme is being implemented by a consortium led by World Vision that includes, Farm Concern International, Vision Fund Malawi and World Vision Malawi with funding from.. -
Farm Concern International, FCI Malawi has been implementing Strengthening Linkages between Small Actors and Buyers in the Roots and Tubers sector in Africa project with support from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) & European Commission in Zomba and Mulanje districts of Malawi.
Farm Concern International, FCI Malawi has been implementing Strengthening Linkages between Small Actors and Buyers in the Roots and Tubers sector in Africa project with support from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) & European Commission in Zomba and Mulanje districts of Malawi. -
Stromme Foundation has supported Farm Concern International, FCI, to implement Commercial Villages for Market Access & Financial Services Project for 1,000 smallholder farmers organized into 5 Commercial Villages in Rubirizi and Bushenyi Districts, Uganda.
Stromme Foundation has supported Farm Concern International, FCI, to implement Commercial Villages for Market Access & Financial Services Project for 1,000 smallholder farmers organized into 5 Commercial Villages in Rubirizi and Bushenyi Districts, Uganda. -
Pwani Commercial Villages for markets is a two-year programme funded by Tearfund UK and implemented by Farm Concern International, FCI, in partnership with Anglican Development Services (ADS) Pwani and A Rocha Kenya in Magarini and Ganze sub-Counties, Kilifi County.
Pwani Commercial Villages for markets is a two-year programme funded by Tearfund UK and implemented by Farm Concern International, FCI, in partnership with Anglican Development Services (ADS) Pwani and A Rocha Kenya in Magarini and Ganze sub-Counties, Kilifi County.
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Commercialization and Market Linkages for Agro-Pastoralists household in Marsabit Sub-County (CoMAP Project) seeks to realize sales worth USDs 494,117.64 with 9,575 beneficiaries from commercialization of greengrams, camel milk, goats and sheep in MarSabit.
Commercialization and Market Linkages for Agro-Pastoralists household in Marsabit Sub-County (CoMAP Project) seeks to realize sales worth USDs 494,117.64 with 9,575 beneficiaries from commercialization of greengrams, camel milk, goats and sheep in MarSabit. -
The USAID-KAVES project’s goal is to increase the productivity and incomes of smallholders and other actors along the value chain, thereby enhancing food security and improving nutrition.
The USAID-KAVES project’s goal is to increase the productivity and incomes of smallholders and other actors along the value chain, thereby enhancing food security and improving nutrition. -
AGRA has partnered with Farm Concern International, FCI to increase income for 10,592 smallholder farmers by linking them with 25 buyers to realise income amounting to USD 893,312 through enhanced commercialization, village processing and market access for cassava in Zanzibar for a period of 27 months.
AGRA has partnered with Farm Concern International, FCI to increase income for 10,592 smallholder farmers by linking them with 25 buyers to realise income amounting to USD 893,312 through enhanced commercialization, village processing and market access for cassava in Zanzibar for a period of 27 months. -
In its first year of implementation, the Expanded Commercial Village Processing (ECVPP) has expedited sales worth Kshs 95,733,087.52 in both fresh cassava and sweet potato roots and processed products.
In its first year of implementation, the Expanded Commercial Village Processing (ECVPP) has expedited sales worth Kshs 95,733,087.52 in both fresh cassava and sweet potato roots and processed products.
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VEMAC programme in Rwanda will impact more than 6,000 smallholder farmers to increase their income by 150% using modern agricultural production techniques, market access and value chains development
VEMAC programme in Rwanda will impact more than 6,000 smallholder farmers to increase their income by 150% using modern agricultural production techniques, market access and value chains development -
KHCP programme engaged 83,000 households in Western Kenya, facilitating sales worth USD 16,835,025 from commercialization of horticultural products such as kales, Traditional African Vegetables, onions, cabbage, and Irish potatoes
KHCP programme engaged 83,000 households in Western Kenya, facilitating sales worth USD 16,835,025 from commercialization of horticultural products such as kales, Traditional African Vegetables, onions, cabbage, and Irish potatoes -
The project was implemented in Kenya and it worked worked with 3,217 households, 10 formal companies and 38 informal markets to increase technology adoption to reduce child labour across various value chains.
The project was implemented in Kenya and it worked worked with 3,217 households, 10 formal companies and 38 informal markets to increase technology adoption to reduce child labour across various value chains. -
COMASS programme is implemented in partnership with World Vision to foster commercialization and market development of agri-commodities for 7,320 households in Mwala and Kalawa. Sales of 133,437 USD were realized as at June 2014
COMASS programme is implemented in partnership with World Vision to foster commercialization and market development of agri-commodities for 7,320 households in Mwala and Kalawa. Sales of 133,437 USD were realized as at June 2014
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The projects aim is to scale up production of soybean (Glycine max) and climbing beans (Vigna umbellata) among households in Eastern Kenya and has since engaged 46,580 households organized into commercial villages from 484 Commercial Producer Groups (CPGs).
The projects aim is to scale up production of soybean (Glycine max) and climbing beans (Vigna umbellata) among households in Eastern Kenya and has since engaged 46,580 households organized into commercial villages from 484 Commercial Producer Groups (CPGs). -
A total of 2.04 tons of honey from 10 beekeepers were sold which was worth $4,945. 1 formal buyer (NAYOPEKER Company) was identified and linked to beekeepers and the company has ordered more than 20 Metric Tons to be purchased from the month
A total of 2.04 tons of honey from 10 beekeepers were sold which was worth $4,945. 1 formal buyer (NAYOPEKER Company) was identified and linked to beekeepers and the company has ordered more than 20 Metric Tons to be purchased from the month -
EMLAP, a programme implemented in Tanzania, has realized sales worth USD 978,474 by 5260 farmers from the sales of sorghum, sunflower, millet, maize, local chicken and eggs.
EMLAP, a programme implemented in Tanzania, has realized sales worth USD 978,474 by 5260 farmers from the sales of sorghum, sunflower, millet, maize, local chicken and eggs. -
E-warehouse programme reached 127,700 beneficiaries from 25,940 households, established 30 commercial villages and recruited 30 village knowledge workers. 114,200 MT of grains worth USD 44 Million was sold through various grain traders
E-warehouse programme reached 127,700 beneficiaries from 25,940 households, established 30 commercial villages and recruited 30 village knowledge workers. 114,200 MT of grains worth USD 44 Million was sold through various grain traders
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FCI VISION :Commercialized smallholder communities with increased incomes for improved, stabilized & sustainable livelihoods in Africa and beyond.