Njombe Agricultural Development Organization (NADO)
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Farmer Mobilization & Capacity Building
We organize farmers into Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs), Farmers Interest Groups (FIGs), Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) and Tree Growers Associations (TGAs) to enhance collective action. We also build capacity in leadership, governance, entrepreneurship, advocacy, Farm business school, own saving culture, Income generating activities, mental health and reproductive health, Capacity building on value addition to crops, nutrition, and Good Agriculture practices (GAP) and post-harvest handling practices.
Our agronomist (MR.ERNEST NG’UMBI) and field officers (MR GREYSON MWENGA & LINUS MLOGE) conducting a capacity building to farmers on building resilience to climate change at LUSITU village in Ludewa District-Njombe region
“Photo credit:MR Amasa Ngogo/NADO “
Climate Resilience & Environmental Conservation
We identify climatic hazards facing farmers in different agro ecological zones and develop adaptation plan.We promote tree seedling production & planting, Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices, agroforestry, beekeeping, fishing, environmental education, and to help communities adapt to climate change and protect natural resources.
MR.Chawe ,a farmer from Matamba village elaborating to his fellow farmers about climate risks and hazards at his village during building resilience workshop organized by NADO.
“Photo credit:Mr Amasa Ngogo/NADO”
Promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
We deliver hands-on training through Farmer Field Schools (FFS) ,demo plots, exchange visits and forums to help farmers adopt better land selection, preparation, planting material selection, planting, soil health and nutrient conservation, fertilizer& chemical application, pest and disease control, and post-harvest handling techniques.
Our Field officer (Mr Greyson Mwenga-right side) with farmers having manuals on Good agricultural practices at Amani village-LUDEWA
“Photo credit:Mr Amasa Ngogo/NADO”
Market Linkages & Value Addition
We help farmers transition to commercial agriculture by Facilitating access to reliable markets, supporting collective market centers, Training on crop value addition and quality assurance, linking farmers with buyers, agro-dealers to access quality and resilience farm input and financial institutions to access loans.
A farmer (Ms.Huruma Mgaya ) from Itunduma village shaking hand with a buyer after being linked by NADO to sell her potatoes
“Photo credit : Mr Amasa Ngogo/NADO”
Post-Harvest Handling & Storage
We reduce food loss through training farmers in Good Post-Harvest Handling (GPHH), promoting storage facilities for perishables, seeds and cereals.
NADO staff with farmers sorting potatoes during capacity building on Post harvest handling practices (sorting, cleaning, grading, packaging and storing) at Sakalenga village in Wanging’ombe District -Njombe region
“Photo credit:Mr Amasa Ngogo /NADO”
Food Safety & Nutrition
We build healthier communities by training vendors in Good Food Handling Practices (GFHP), raising awareness on nutrition and malnutrition prevention, establishment of nutrition program at schools and religious institutions through home gardens and cooking demonstrations, provision of orange Fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) Vines.
Farmers in a group photo after received training on GFHP and value addition by SIDO-Njombe
“Photo credit:Mr Amasa Ngogo/NADO”
Financial Inclusion
We promote access to finance through Village Community Banks (VICOBA), Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA), Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) and linkage to Financial institutions.
Women group from Hasamba village –songwe region with NADO staff (MR.Lusekelo) at a group photo after received training on own saving culture, at their hands are passbooks which will be used for record keeping.
“Photo credit:MR Ernest Ng’umbi /NADO”
Advocacy, Lobbying & Social Inclusion
Our work includes: Promoting gender equality, youth and People with Disability engagement, raising awareness on policy issues, encouraging sustainable use of natural resources e.g Land,water.
A farmer with fish harvested from their group fish pond at Itambo village-Njombe region.
“Photo credit: Jenny Öhman / FFD”
Cross cutting issues
We prioritize the following as cross cutting issues (CCI): Environmental conservation & climate change, Gender mainstreaming, good governance, pandemics (e.g HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and Covid-19).
A farmer at the middle with NADO staff at his farm applied with agroforestry system. A tree is grilicidia sepium , which is good for soil conservation
“Photo credit: Ms Faraja Maguhu/NADO”
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