Organic fertiliser projects in practice
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What does the successful implementation of organic fertiliser projects look like in practice? This page features inspiring stories from projects supported through programmes of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). Explore practical experiences, lessons learnt and examples of how organic fertilisers contribute to food security, renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.
Kenya's low-carbon coffee revolution
Small-scale farmers often grow only one crop and use artificial fertilisers and chemicals that can harm the soil. In Kenya's coffee highlands, farmers are changing to a new approach.
Biodigesters in Uganda: A sustainable breakthrough for farmers
The African Biodigester Component programme (ABC) supports the growth and sustainability of the biodigester market in Burkina Faso, Kenya, Mali, Niger and Uganda. ABC is part of the Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Clean Cooking programme (SEE-CC). This programme carries out activities in partnership with EnDev. The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and Danida co-finance SEE-CC.
Watch the video below to learn more about biodigester technology in Uganda and its impact on farmers, the environment and local communities.
Biodigesters empowering refugees in Uganda
In Uganda's Kyangwali refugee settlement, families are facing rising food costs, less funding and limited access to clean energy. But a growing number of refugees are finding a new source of income and stability through biodigesters.
How biodigesters are transforming Kenyan farms
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, more and more farmers are using biodigesters as a practical solution for clean cooking, renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. The African Biodigester Component (ABC), supported by RVO, is helping build lasting commercial biodigester markets. Kenya is one of the countries where the market is growing and becoming stronger.
How organic bioslurry fertiliser doubled yields in Uganda
Across Uganda, farmers are discovering how clean energy technology can also help their soil and feed their families. Farmers use animal waste to make biogas for cooking and bioslurry to fertilise crops. It improves food security, increases incomes and protects the environment. Kateera Muhanguzi is one such farmer. His banana plantation in Uganda shows strong resilience and productivity.
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