Driving smallholder productivity

Driving smallholder productivity Success stories behind The Good Growth Plan in Africa and the Middle East

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As can be expected from an emerging market with over 50 million smallholders, agriculture has a crucial role to play in Africa and the Middle East (AME) in elevating millions of people out of poverty and providing food security for all. In this context, getting our Good Growth Plan commitments right in this part of the world is a must.

Over the last few years since the launch of The Good Growth Plan in Africa and the Middle East, we have reached hundreds of thousands of smallholders through innovative technology tailored to their needs, with training on Good Agricultural Practices and safe use of crop protection products, and we have made a real, substantial impact on their livelihoods and well-being, contributing to the empowerment of rural communities.

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Over 225,000 people trained in the safe and effective use of crop protection and seeds following the Five Golden Rules

350,000 Smallholders reached in 2016 with crop protection products and treated seeds

The Good Growth Plan in Africa and the Middle East



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of the total number of smallholderstrained in EAME region is in AME

95%

68 Reference Farms, with an average yield difference of 19%

Commitments in Focus:

*over 272 Benchmark Farmers

Syngenta elaboration of Market Probe data from the period Q4 2015 - Q4 2016.

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Cocoa

Potato

Tomato

Wheat

White corn

“The promising results of our Reference Farm Network in Africa

and the Middle East are proof of the incredible growth potential of this

territory. Seeing the real impact that The Good Growth Plan is having on

the ground makes me proud of Syngenta people in our

territory and all over the world”

Pierre Cohadon, Head of Africa Middle East, Syngenta

The Reference Farm Network

The Reference Farm Network in Africa and the Middle East

The impact stories highlighted in this brochure are just some of the examples of the thousands of smallholders who are helping us to improve agricultural productivity for farmers all over the world. They are part of our Global Network of Reference Farms (RFs), where we test and measure productivity increase through innovative technologies to boost the yield potential of key crops. The farmers who join our network use Syngenta products and recommended protocols to increase their yields, they receive training on Good Agricultural Practices and safe handling of crop protection products, and can also count on the support and advice of competent field experts. The data from the Reference Farms are collected by Market Probe, an independent market research firm, and they are compared to the results of multiple Benchmark Farms (BFs), bringing to life the real impact that crop protection and quality seeds can have in empowering rural communities and unlocking the productivity potential of millions of farmers.

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Reference Farms

IVORY COAST Koffi Kouamenan Honore, Bonoua

EGYPT Mohamed Fouly, Menia

Crop grown Cocoa

Size of farm 5 hectares

RF since 2014

Average yield difference between RFs and BFs in Ivory Coast

28%

Crop grown Wheat


RF since 2016

Average yield difference between RFs and BFs in Egypt

23%

“Since my cooperation with Syngenta and compliance with the protocols, my production has really increased. Presently, when seeing my production, the other growers come to learn from me. I became a trainer for my fellow growers. I am proud of my production, proud of the beauty of my plantation, proud to train other growers, proud of all this knowledge acquired thanks to Syngenta. I am proud to live thanks to the income of my production. There is a change in my social life because I live in my own home”

Koffi Kouamenan Honore, Reference Farmer

“Syngenta was helping me by providing useful information and the necessary support in my agricultural different practices. They gave me useful advices when I had problems in my crop. I am happy, I was able to have good yields and that was achieved by completely removing wild bad grass and by not having any yellow rust in my plants thanks to recommended anti-rust products”

Mohamed Fouly, Reference Farmer

ZIMBABWE Mushoriwa Kurasha, Mazoe

ZAMBIA Chilwesa Margree Simon, Chongwe

Crop grown White corn


RF since 2016

Average yield difference between RFs and BFsin Zimbabwe

49%

Crop grown White corn

Size of farm 4.7 hectares

RF since 2014

Average yield difference between RFs and BFs in Zambia

14%

“Together with the other Reference farmers we share ideas, knowledge and assist each other with regards to the best farming practices. We also learn from each other and as well get encouragement from seeing how others are doing it. I am proud because upon gaining knowledge on the best farming practices and implementing the trainings, I have realized improved yields which I have used to capitalize on my other farming operations. Using the knowledge I have gained, my performance in farming has greatly improved”

Mushoriwa Kurasha, Reference Farmer

“The key challenges I face as a smallholder in Southern Africa are adverse weather patterns, climate change and the ever increasing rate of inflation,

which makes it difficult to access good farm inputs at the right price. Syngenta has been at the forefront to ensure that growers, especially someone like me who is part of The Good Growth Plan and follows the protocol program, get prompt response whenever there is an outbreak of diseases or pests. I got technical advice and aid from the Syngenta/MRI team in Lusaka when army worms invaded this season…and now I am optimistic this season harvest will be better”

Chilwesa Margree Simon, Reference Farmer

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Driving smallholder productivity