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News, insights, and stories from Stawi. Stay updated on our programs, farmer success stories, industry trends, and the future of sustainable agriculture.
Why Smallholder Farmers Are Africa's Greatest Untapped Resource
Africa’s agricultural landscape is dominated by a remarkable yet often overlooked group: smallholder farmers. These are families working plots …
The Magic of Mixing Bees and Trees: How Integrated Farming Multiplies Impact
When we first proposed adding beekeeping to our cashew farmer program, some were skeptical. “Aren’t you spreading too thin? Focus on one …
A Day in the Life: How Stawi Field Officers Transform Farmer Outcomes
The alarm goes off at 5:30 AM in Mtwara Town. Salim Hassan, one of Stawi’s 25 field officers, starts his day with prayer, a quick breakfast of …
Climate-Smart Agriculture: How Cashews and Bees Fight Global Warming
Climate change presents an existential threat to African agriculture. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events threaten the …
From $320 to $1,120: How Stawi is Tripling Rural Incomes
When we started Stawi, we set an ambitious internal target: help farmers double their income within three years. Four years later, we’re …