Regenerative Agricultural practices for improved Livelihoods and Markets

REALMS PROJECT

Regenerative Agricultural practices for improved Livelihoods and Markets (REALMS) is a 4- year project funded by the IKEA Foundation, and implemented by SNV, which aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Kenya and Rwanda.

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The Regenerative Agricultural practices for improved Livelihoods and Markets (REALMS) is working to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Kenya and Rwanda through the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices. Examples include reducing the use of chemical fertilizers, Integrated Pest Management, and soil and water conservation to stop erosion.

Farmers in Kenya and Rwanda are supported and encouraged to apply circular and regenerative farming practices, such as the application of home-made compost and animal manure, and biological pest control.

Many of these techniques are new to farmers who have historically been reliant on chemical fertilisers. To address this issue, REALMS Project is working with smallholders and their communities to provide practical, hands-on training, supporting local service providers (SMEs), and partnering with influential stakeholders to create the necessary enabling environment.

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MAIN AREAS OF INTERVENTION

Learning Through Practice

Farmers and farming communities are actively engaged in decision making, field trials, Farmer Field Schools, Demo plots, training and evaluation.

Empowerment of women and youth

Actively engaging women and youth who are most impacted by unfavourable markets, hostile policies, extreme poverty and limited opportunities, to develop their livelihoods.

Evidence-based advocacy in partnership with local partners

Working with local partners to harness evidence-based advocacy to influence policy formulation and implementation.

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