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Grant: International Development Assistance Program

Canadian Foodgrains Bank

$16,300,000.00

P000912001: Scale-up of Conservation Agriculture in East Africa P000912002: Supporting Smallholder Farmers in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

FY 2014-15 · 2015-03-31

Summary
P000912001: This project aims to scale up the results and innovations developed by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) in conservation agriculture among the poorest farmers (men and women) in East Africa. CFGB has previously demonstrated that conservation agriculture can result in improved food security and improved livelihoods for East African smallholder farmers. Traditional practices of subsistence agriculture are characterized by a low use of inputs and high vulnerability to soil deterioration and increasingly variable climactic conditions. Conservation agriculture focuses on enhancing soil fertility, improved moisture retention and reduced soil erosion and tillage through environmentally responsible agricultural practices. In so doing, it is an effective way to improve the food security and livelihoods of the poorest farmers in East Africa. The project targets the families of 18,000 farmers (of which 40% are women-headed households) for a total of 90,000 beneficiaries in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. The project is based on three core activities: 1) support to productivity through technical support services (e.g. minimum tillage, soil protection with crop residue, synergy between farming and agriculture, etc.), the establishment of groups savings and the development of links between the public and private sectors to increase capital production of farmers; 2) networking between individuals and organizations to provide information and technical assistance; and 3) political influence and awareness to incorporate conservation agriculture in broader national policy in the target countries to benefit the greatest number. The project is implemented in collaboration with the following local partners: In Ethiopia: FH Ethiopia (formerly Food for the Hungry Ethiopia), Migbare Senay Children and Family Support Organization, Terepeza Development Association; In Kenya: Anglican Development Services in Mount Kenya, Central Rift and Western District, SASOL Foundation, and the Utooni Development Organizations; and in Tanzania: African Inland Church of Tanzania Diocese of Geita and Mara/Ukerewe, and the Diocese of Central Tanganyika Development Services Company. P000912002: The extended project aims to protect and strengthen the livelihoods and food security for smallholder farming households affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). The extended project works to support small farmers in a number of African countries to alleviate the impact of COVID-19. Project activities include: (1) increasing access by women and men smallholder farmers to gender equitable remote, and mobile agricultural extension services, and to markets; (2) providing access to community-based saving groups to capital for the purchase of agricultural inputs, equipment and other assets and household necessities provided; (3) producing air remote extension messages by local radio stations concerning climate-smart agricultural production in rural and peri-urban areas, as well as COVID-19 messaging; and (4) providing training to teach appropriate post-harvest storage techniques and facilities to be used at household and community levels. The extended project is aiming to reach 100,000 direct beneficiaries (21,600 women, 18,400 men, 30,000 girls and 30,000 boys).
Program
International Development Assistance Program
Location
Winnipeg | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02015-03-312014-15$14,000,000.00
12015-03-312014-15$16,300,000.00
22015-03-312014-15$16,300,000.00

As published

Additional Information
The end date is postponed to September 30, 2021 and should have been included in the 2020-2021 2nd Quarter report.
Additional Information (French)
La date de fin est reportée au 30 septembre 2021 et aurait dû être inclus dans le rapport du 2 ième trimestre de 2020-2021.
Agreement End Date
2021-09-30
Agreement Number
5007061469 D001636001 P000912001 P000912002
Agreement Start Date
2015-03-31
Agreement Title
P000912001: Scale-up of Conservation Agriculture in East Africa P000912002: Supporting Smallholder Farmers in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Agreement Title (French)
P000912001 : Mise à niveau de l'agriculture de conservation en Afrique de l'Est P000912002 : Soutien aux petits exploitants agricoles en réponse au coronavirus (COVID-19)
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$16,300,000.00
Amendment Date
2020-07-14
Amendment Number
2
Description
P000912001: This project aims to scale up the results and innovations developed by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) in conservation agriculture among the poorest farmers (men and women) in East Africa. CFGB has previously demonstrated that conservation agriculture can result in improved food security and improved livelihoods for East African smallholder farmers. Traditional practices of subsistence agriculture are characterized by a low use of inputs and high vulnerability to soil deterioration and increasingly variable climactic conditions. Conservation agriculture focuses on enhancing soil fertility, improved moisture retention and reduced soil erosion and tillage through environmentally responsible agricultural practices. In so doing, it is an effective way to improve the food security and livelihoods of the poorest farmers in East Africa. The project targets the families of 18,000 farmers (of which 40% are women-headed households) for a total of 90,000 beneficiaries in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. The project is based on three core activities: 1) support to productivity through technical support services (e.g. minimum tillage, soil protection with crop residue, synergy between farming and agriculture, etc.), the establishment of groups savings and the development of links between the public and private sectors to increase capital production of farmers; 2) networking between individuals and organizations to provide information and technical assistance; and 3) political influence and awareness to incorporate conservation agriculture in broader national policy in the target countries to benefit the greatest number. The project is implemented in collaboration with the following local partners: In Ethiopia: FH Ethiopia (formerly Food for the Hungry Ethiopia), Migbare Senay Children and Family Support Organization, Terepeza Development Association; In Kenya: Anglican Development Services in Mount Kenya, Central Rift and Western District, SASOL Foundation, and the Utooni Development Organizations; and in Tanzania: African Inland Church of Tanzania Diocese of Geita and Mara/Ukerewe, and the Diocese of Central Tanganyika Development Services Company. P000912002: The extended project aims to protect and strengthen the livelihoods and food security for smallholder farming households affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). The extended project works to support small farmers in a number of African countries to alleviate the impact of COVID-19. Project activities include: (1) increasing access by women and men smallholder farmers to gender equitable remote, and mobile agricultural extension services, and to markets; (2) providing access to community-based saving groups to capital for the purchase of agricultural inputs, equipment and other assets and household necessities provided; (3) producing air remote extension messages by local radio stations concerning climate-smart agricultural production in rural and peri-urban areas, as well as COVID-19 messaging; and (4) providing training to teach appropriate post-harvest storage techniques and facilities to be used at household and community levels. The extended project is aiming to reach 100,000 direct beneficiaries (21,600 women, 18,400 men, 30,000 girls and 30,000 boys).
Description (French)
P000912001 : Ce projet vise à accroître les résultats et les innovations développés par la Banque de céréales vivrières du Canada (BGC) en agriculture de conservation parmi les agriculteurs (hommes et femmes) les plus pauvres d'Afrique de l'Est. Le CGFC a déjà démontré que l'agriculture de conservation peut améliorer la sécurité alimentaire et les moyens de subsistance des petits exploitants agricoles d'Afrique de l'Est. Les pratiques traditionnelles de l'agriculture de subsistance se caractérisent par une faible utilisation des intrants et une grande vulnérabilité à la détérioration des sols et à des conditions climatiques de plus en plus variables. L'agriculture de conservation met l'accent sur l'amélioration de la fertilité des sols, l'amélioration de la rétention de l'humidité et la réduction de l'érosion et du travail du sol grâce à des pratiques agricoles écologiquement responsables. Ce faisant, c'est un moyen efficace d'améliorer la sécurité alimentaire et les moyens de subsistance des agriculteurs les plus pauvres d'Afrique de l'Est. Le projet cible les familles de 18 000 agriculteurs (dont 40 % sont des ménages dirigés par des femmes) pour un total de 90 000 bénéficiaires en Éthiopie, au Kenya et en Tanzanie. Le projet s'articule autour de trois activités principales : 1) soutien à la productivité par des services d'appui technique (p. ex. travail minimal du sol, protection des sols avec résidus de culture, synergie entre l'agriculture et l'agriculture, etc.), l'établissement d'économies collectives et le développement de liens entre les secteurs public et privé pour accroître la production de capital des agriculteurs ; 2) création de réseaux entre individus et organisations pour fournir des informations et une assistance technique ; 3) influence politique et sensibilisation pour intégrer l'agriculture de conservation à la politique nationale plus large dans les pays cibles, au bénéfice du plus grand nombre. Le projet est mis en œuvre en collaboration avec les partenaires locaux suivants : En Éthiopie : FH Ethiopie (anciennement Food for the Hungry Ethiopia), Migbare Senay Children et Family Support Organization, Terepeza Development Association ; Au Kenya : Anglican Development Services in Mount Kenya, Central Rift and Western District, SASOL Foundation, et la Utooni Development Organizations ; et en Tanzanie : African Inland Church of Tanzania Diocese of Geita and Mara/Ukerewe, et la Diocese of Central Tanganyika Development Services Company. P000912002 : Le projet élargi vise à protéger et renforcer les moyens de subsistance et la sécurité alimentaire des ménages vivant de l’agriculture et touchés par le coronavirus (COVID-19). Le projet élargi a pour objectif d’aider les petits exploitants agricoles d’un certain nombre de pays africains à faire face aux conséquences de la pandémie de COVID-19. Les activités du projet comprennent : 1) un meilleur accès des petits exploitants � femmes ou hommes � aux marchés ainsi qu’à des services de vulgarisation agricole à distance et mobiles qui respectent le principe de l’équité des genres; 2) la possibilité, pour des groupes d’épargne communautaires, d’accéder à des capitaux pour l’achat d’intrants agricoles, de matériel et d’autres ressources et produits de première nécessité pour les ménages; 3) la diffusion de messages de vulgarisation, produits par des stations de radio locales, en faveur d’une production agricole adaptée au climat dans les zones rurales et périurbaines, y compris des messages sur la COVID-19; 4) de la formation sur les bonnes techniques et installations de stockage à utiliser par les ménages et les communautés. Le projet élargi vise à aider 100 000 bénéficiaires directs (21 600 femmes, 18 400 hommes, 30 000 filles et 30000 garçons).
Expected Results
This project’s expected results include: (1) conservation agriculture systems for smallholder farmers successfully scaled-up in focus areas; (2) civil society, government and the private sector champion and promote conservation agriculture systems for smallholder farmers; and (3) improved quality and implementation of national and regional agricultural policies and programs supporting conservation agriculture.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats escomptés de ce projet comprennent : 1) les systèmes d'agriculture de conservation pour les petits exploitants agricoles ont été mis à l'échelle avec succès dans les zones ciblées ; 2) la société civile, le gouvernement et le secteur privé défendent et encouragent les systèmes d'agriculture de conservation pour les petits exploitants agricoles ; 3) la qualité et la mise en œuvre des politiques et programmes agricoles nationaux et régionaux appuyant l'agriculture de conservation est améliorée.
Federal Riding
Winnipeg Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Winnipeg-Centre
Federal Riding Number
46011
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
International Development Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d'aide au développement international
Program Purpose
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Program Purpose (French)
L’objectif princial du programme d’aide au développement international du Ministère est de réduire la pauvreté pour les populations qui vivent dans les pays où Affaires mondiales Canada se livre au développement international.
Recipient City
Winnipeg | Winnipeg
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Recipient Postal Code
R3C 2L4
Recipient Province or Territory
MB
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
GC-2015-Q4-0019
Canadian Foodgrains Bank - $16,300,000 Grant (2014-15) | Canada Spends