Research And Development Manager at Fair Agro Food - The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
In Sudan drought is increasing because of the climate change. Many smallholders see their income out of acacia tree farming decreasing because of deforestation. They do not earn enough to feed their families.Fair-Agro-Food introduces agroforestry and agro-economy. We provide seeds and training to the smallholders to grow guar and grains among their trees. Guar is a healthy bean with high fiber and is at the same time a natural fertilizer. This causes the trees to have a higher production and at the same time fertilizes the soil for other crops.We buy the guar and the grains for a fair price from the smallholders and process it into guar food powder and healthy flour. This gives the smallholders more sources of income and increases food security. From our benefits 20% is invested in the community as social return. Projects will be initiated concerning water, health and education.