Project Implementation Activities

Crop Production

The activities under this heading will include as follow: 

  • man holding rice straw

Rice Cultivation

To further advance our goals, Kaddra-Farm Inc. is focused on creating sustainable systems that encourage self-sufficiency and long-term growth within these communities. We believe that by integrating innovative agricultural methods with traditional practices, we can maximize productivity and ensure food security for generations to come. Our approach emphasizes practical training, resource provision, and ongoing support to help farmers adapt to changing environmental and economic conditions.

Rice cultivation in the country is usually carried out by family members who include women, youth, children and male adults (who under normal circumstances are heads of the families). Approximately 70% of households across all the communities engage in subsistence farming.  This activity will be carried out in all communities and will provide two bushels of seed rice and a set of tools for each family. At harvest, a bushel will be collected from the first-year beneficiaries and allocated to support additional households in the second year.  In this system, second-year beneficiaries supply bushels, some of which go toward supporting other households in future years.  This will serve as a seed bank to support community development under the supervision of Kaddra Development Committees..

Groundnut Cultivation

While rice cultivation will target families, Groundnut cultivation will target women only. Groundnut is both a cash and subsistence crop. This project will support daily meals and improve overall household well-being.  The first-year plan is to give each woman a bushel of groundnuts and a tool set.  The beneficiaries will be encouraged to contribute at least 50% of what they received to a seed bank. This will then be distributed, including tools to be purchased, the following year. At the end of the season the second group will be asked to follow the same contribution plan.   

  • laying seeds on floor

  • cassava in sacks

Cassava Cultivation

The program will focus on both male and female youth, with cassava identified as the primary staple food following rice, especially during the July to September hunger period. In total, 239 young individuals are expected to participate in this initiative. Furthermore, Kaddra-Farm Inc. is pursuing collaborations with local educational institutions to integrate agricultural education into school curricula. By acquainting students with contemporary farming techniques and entrepreneurial competencies, the initiative seeks to nurture a new generation that recognizes agriculture as a viable and fulfilling career path. This alignment of educational and agricultural objectives not only reinforces community engagement but also contributes to sustainable development and food sovereignty.

Bush Clearing

Youths community group

Green Cassava Farm

Presented by the secretary

Local Rice Thresher

Women in Rice threshing processing