The demonstration farm plot has become a practical learning space where farmers have gained new knowledge, tested improved techniques, and translated training into real agricultural results.
Through training provided by SEDO, farmers learned and applied Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), improved irrigation methods, and better approaches to managing soil nutrients. These skills enabled them to successfully cultivate crops that were previously difficult or impossible for them to grow, resulting in stronger production and improved yields.
The impact of the training is demonstrated not only by what farmers learned, but by what they were able to achieve themselves. By applying the techniques introduced through the demonstration farm, cooperative members successfully produced a range of crops and began seeing tangible economic benefits from their harvests.
The project has also strengthened farmers’ understanding of market-oriented production. Before transporting produce to market, farmers now assess demand, communicate with potential buyers, and confirm that there is a market for their crops. This helps them make more informed decisions about what to produce, when to harvest, and where to sell.
Chili peppers, in particular, have generated valuable income for the cooperative, demonstrating how improved production practices combined with market awareness can translate agricultural knowledge into stronger livelihoods.
Supported by SEDO, the project has left behind more than a productive demonstration plot. It has built skills, confidence, improved farming practices, and market awareness that farmers can continue applying beyond the project period.
The training has borne fruit not only in the fields, but also in the incomes, knowledge, and confidence of the farmers who will carry these practices forward.
Watch the full story of the women-led farmers’ cooperative in Kubo Village, Qardho.