FEED THE FUTURE TANZANIA MBOGA NA MATUNDA
Quarterly Report # 5 April 1 - June 30, 2018
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Feed the Future Mboga na Matunda (FTFT-MnM) P.O Box 13121, Plot No. 37 Mlandege Street | Mikocheni B Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Cover photo: Members of the Mahoho and Kilimo Kwanza farmer groups in Mbarali, Mbeya showcasing their harvested tomato.
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CONTENTS
ACRONYMS ...... i 1. ACTIVITY OVERVIEW/SUMMARY ...... 1 1.1 Executive Summary ...... 1 1.2 Summary of Results for this Quarter ...... 2 1.3 Evaluation/Assessment Status and/or Plans...... 9 2. ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS ...... 10 2.1 Progress Narrative ...... 10 2.2 Implementation Status and Planned Activities ...... 12 2.2.1 Sub-Purpose 1: Scaling nutrition-sensitive improvements in smallholder productivity ...... 12 2.2.2 Sub-Purpose 2: Increasing the profitability of horticulture market systems and trade ...... 18 2.2.3 Sub-Purpose 3: Strengthening the capacity of local systems linked to horticulture ...... 22 3. INTEGRATION OF CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES ...... 28 3.1 Gender & Youth Integration ...... 28 3.2 Local Capacity Development ...... 28 3.3 Integration and Collaboration ...... 28 3.4 Policy and Advocacy ...... 29 3.5 Sustainability ...... 30 3.6 Environmental Compliance ...... 31 4. STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION & INVOLVEMENT ...... 32 5. MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES ...... 34 6. MONITORING, EVALUATION, & LEARNING ...... 35 7. COMMUNICATIONS ...... 38 8. SPECIAL EVENTS FOR NEXT QUARTER ...... 40 9. HOW IMPLEMENTING PARTNER HAS ADDRESSED A/COR COMMENTS FROM THE LAST QUARTERLY OR SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ...... 40 10. FINANCIAL SUMMARY ...... 41 ANNEX I: MONTHLY UPDATES ...... 42 ANNEX II: SUCCESS STORIES ...... 50 ANNEX III: PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SUMMARY TABLE ...... 51 ANNEX IV: EXPENDITURE ACCRUALS REPORT ...... 53
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ACRONYMS
ASF Agrónomos Sin Fronteras CBO Community Based Organization CHV Community Health Volunteers CIRIS Client Impact & Results Information System CoE Center of Excellence COR Contracting Officer’s Representative C&F Credit and Finance DO Development Objective DQA Data Quality Assessment EAS East Africa Seeds EMMP Environmental Mitigation & Monitoring Plan ENGINE Enabling Growth through Investment and Enterprise EOI Expression of Interest FI Financial institution FTF Feed the Future FTFT Feed the Future Tanzania FTFT-MnM Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda FY Fiscal Year GAP Good Agricultural Practice GoT Government of Tanzania GMP Good Manufacturing Practices GUC Grants Under Contract ICL Israel Chemicals Limited IP Implementing Partner IR Intermediate Result IRDO Integrated Rural Development Organization JUWASOMWA Jumuiya Ya Wafanyabiashara Soko la Mwanakwerekwe JUWA Jumuiya Ya Wokozi Wa Wakulima LGA Local Government Authority LK Lima Kwanza LOP Life of Project MANRLF Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources, Livestock and Fisheries M&E Monitoring & Evaluation MEL Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning MFI Microfinance Institution MSME Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises NEI Natural Extracts Industry NGO Nongovernmental organization PERSUAP Pesticide Evaluation Report-Safe Use Action Plan RZ Rijk Zwaan
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SACCO Savings and Credit Cooperative SAGCOT Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania SAIEL Sai Energy Limited SHF Smallholder Farmers SIDO Small Industry Development Organization SUGECO Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurship Cooperative TA Technical Assistance TAHA Tanzania Horticulture Association TAHEA Tanzania Home Economics Association TGT Tanzania Growth Trust TIS TAHA Information System TOSCI Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute ToT Training of Trainers TPRI Tropical Pesticides Research Institute TRA Tanzania Revenue Authority USAID United States Agency for International Development USG United States Government UWAMWIMA Umoja Wa Wakulima Matunda na Mbogamboga Wilaya ya Magharibi UWZ Umoja Wa Walemavu Zanzibar VBA Village Based Agro-dealer VICOBA Village Community Bank VSO Volunteer Services Overseas ZEEF Zanzibar Economic Empowerment Fund ZOI Zone of Influence ZTBI Zanzibar Technology and Business Incubator
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1. ACTIVITY OVERVIEW/SUMMARY
Activity Name: Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda
Activity Start Date: January 19, 2017
Activity End Date: January 18, 2021 Name of Prime Fintrac Inc. Implementing Partner: Contract Number: AID-621-C-17-00001 The Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) Zanzibar Economic Empowerment Fund (ZEEF) Tanzania Growth Trust (TGT) Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) Balton Tanzania Ltd. Sai Energy Ltd. Natural Extracts Industries Ltd. Name of Subcontractors/ Syngenta Tanzania Sub awardees: Lima Kwanza Ltd. (LK) Regina Seeds Ltd. Rijk Zwaan Agronomos Sin Fronteras (ASF) East Africa Seeds (EAS) Integrated Rural Development Organization (IRDO) Tanzania Home Economics Association (TAHEA) Other Major Counterpart Local governments from Zanzibar and Morogoro, Iringa, Mbeya and Organizations Songwe Regions Morogoro (Morogoro Rural, Kilosa, Mvomero, Morogoro Urban), Iringa (Mufindi, Kilolo, Iringa Urban), Songwe (Mbozi, Ileje, Momba), Geographic Coverage and Mbeya (Rungwe, Busokelo, Mbarali, Mbeya Rural) Regions (Part (Districts, Regions and or of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania Zanzibar) (SAGCOT); and Zanzibar islands of Unguja (Kazkazini A, Kazkazini B, Kati, Kusini, Magharibi, Mjini) and Pemba (Wete, Micheweni, Chakechake, Mkoani). Reporting Period: April 1, 2018- June 30, 2018
1.1 Executive Summary The Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda Activity (FTFT-MnM) is a four-year initiative (January 2017-January 2021) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of FTFT-MnM is to increase the productivity and profitability of horticulture value chains while integrating large numbers of women and youth, and improving the nutritional status of Tanzanians. The activity will achieve this by: Scaling nutrition-sensitive improved technologies and practices that lead to increased productivity of women, men, and youth.
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Scaling market system models that serve as platforms for technology scaling, while enabling women, men, and youth to access resources needed to improve productivity and profitability. Strengthening the overall capacity of the horticulture subsector through investments all along the value chain. The geographic scope of FTFT-MnM encompasses 14 districts in the mainland within the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), inclusive of Morogoro, Mbeya, Songwe, Iringa, and 10 districts in the Zanzibar Islands of Unguja and Pemba. These are detailed in section 2.2 of this report. The activity uses a value chain approach to scale good agricultural practices, technologies, and nutrition education. Interventions encourage the adoption of innovations at the farm level, and efficient business models at the market level will create a more broad-based distribution of benefits all along the chain. Through a facilitation approach, the activity leverages the resources, relationships, and investments of the local market system, including the private and public sectors and civil society, to increase smallholder productivity and market system profitability of the horticulture sector. Over the life of the activity, FTFT-MnM will benefit more than 40,000 rural households by effectively transferring technology and business skills to farmers, attaining sustainable increases in rural incomes, and enhancing institutional capacity in the public and private sectors. During the previous quarter, the agronomy team worked on fostering replication of farming practices with individual farmers, and developing different technology packages to enable farmers of different knowledge and economic levels to engage in farming as a business. The partnerships team worked on supporting startup activities of new partners. During the present quarter, the agronomy team’s main focus has been on encouraging farmers to take what they have learned on the demonstration plot and to apply it to their own fields (individual replication). Activities with partners focused on setting up demonstration plots, and creating awareness of their inputs and technologies in the zone of influence. Integration of other value chain actors, including finance institutions, as well as training with partners in marketing, business skills, and processing, have been increasingly introduced into the FTFT-MnM zone of influence. This is the fifth quarterly report and it gives an account of activities and results from April 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018. This report also highlights progress and milestones in implementation, details engagement with smallholder farmers and partners, identifies challenges encountered and provides a strategic outline of interventions being made to achieve the overall program goals.
1.2 Summary of Results for this Quarter This is FTFT-MnM’s report for the third quarter of FY 2018, covering activities carried out between April 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018. Select results to date include: Households benefited by FTFT-MnM: This quarter, 1,877 new households joined the activity, for a total of 6,385 households reached to date, reaching 71 percent of the FY 2018 target. Expansion of work through partnerships has helped the activity increase its outreach. During FY 2018, a total of 1,070 beneficiaries have been reached through activity partners. As the year progresses, the number of households reached through partnership programs will increase exponentially. This is in line with the FTFT-MnM market facilitation strategy, which aims to strengthen partners and other stakeholders along the horticulture value chain to scale interventions. FTFT-MnM continues to target women and youth for engagement in the program; of the beneficiaries reached by the program to date, 49 percent are women (from a target of 60%) and 44 percent are youth (from a target of 30%). FTFT-MnM has surpassed youths’ targets by 14% but in terms of women targets, it is below by 11%, so more efforts are needed to include more women in FTFT-MnM activities. Through Tech Fund II, FTFT-MnM set aside funds which will promote and encourage more women participation and as a routine procedure more women are targeted during identification of new beneficiary groups.
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Sub-Purpose 1: Scaling nutrition-sensitive improvements in smallholder productivity During this quarter, FTFT-MnM registered 16,159 participants in the activity’s training events (a 23 percent increase from the previous quarter’s participants). This represents 5,504 individual farmers. To date, the activity has trained 12,384 individual farmers and other stakeholders. This represents 83 percent of the target set for September 2018. This quarter, trainings held by partnerships were scaled up. Partner trainings contributed to 35 percent of the 5,504 individuals trained, and 52 percent of 2,891 farmers who were reached for the first time through trainings were trained by partners. Activity input partners have established 62 demonstration plots on 47.5 acres this quarter. These showcase various production technologies to farmers, including drip irrigation systems, high- yielding pest- and disease-resistant hybrid seeds, seedling production using seedling trays, and slow release fertilizers which reduce the need for frequent fertilizer applications and conserve the environment. In the reporting period, FTFT-MnM initiated the third round of FTFT-MnM directly-supported demo plots with the establishment of 59 demo plots representing 46 acres of tomato, onion, sweet pepper, irish potato, water melon and cabbage. During the quarter, FTFT-MnM continued to build capacity of Agricultural Extension Officers from the GOT, Private sector and donor project field Officers. Four training-of-trainers boot camps were conducted covering all five regions. The training was given to 100 TOTs including 74 Government staff, 15 staff from other projects and 11 from private companies working with MnM. The training covered topics on GAPs, drip installation, BDS, marketing, and nutrition. Nutrition trainings drew 1,729 farmers, where 50 percent of farmers were women and 36 percent were youth. Delivery of cooking demonstrations by FTFT-MnM’s nutrition and social inclusion specialist has increased, with 52 cooking demonstrations conducted over the reporting period (as compared to 15 demonstrations for last quarter). Expansion of orange flesh sweet potato has continued by dissemination of planting materials and promotion of commercial production by farmers. This quarter a total of 142,000 vines have been multiplied from 56,900 vines that were planted on demo plots and distributed to individual farmers and other groups in all five regions. These vines were. More than 280 farmers have received and planted the vines for replication in their small individual plots which sum up to about 10 Acres; and in Unguja and Pemba a total of 4.5 acres of commercial OFSP plots have been planted by 7 farmers.
Sub-Purpose 2: Increasing the profitability of horticulture market systems and trade Over the past quarter, FTFT-MnM expanded work with producer groups as well as other organizations within the market system, including buyers and input suppliers. To date, 395 for- profit enterprises or producer groups have received FTFT-MnM assistance, representing 113 percent achievement towards the total number targeted by the end of fiscal year 2018. This overachievement is contributed to the high enthusiasm of the farmer groups to engage with FTFT-MnM as a result of realized impact by the already engaged farmer groups. FTFT-MnM has expanded reach to more financial services providers, buyers and processing companies to speed up horticulture value chain development. The identification of buyers continued this quarter in areas of high demand such as the border market of Tunduma, Mbeya; Zanzibar Entrepreneurs Suppliers Association (ZESA), which supplies hotels; and other local markets. Forty-two buyers were identified and added to the FTFT-MnM stakeholders’ database. After identifying the traders of fruits and vegetables, FTFT- MnM works with them on farmer linkages and on conducting transactions in a professional manner, including prior agreements on expected quality and logistical arrangements.
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By involving associations of buyers, traders of horticultural crops and farmers associations, quality standards for seven key crops have now been developed for the mainland local markets. The crops are tomatoes, watermelons, sweet pepper, onions, Irish potato, cabbages, and cucumbers. Like in Zanzibar, farmers are trained on the standards and have begun respecting them. In mainland however apart from training farmers, implementation of the standards is not yet fully executed but in Zanzibar more than 400 farmers are already using these standards to supply their products to buyers. The Island Government has supported this initiative by proposing incoporating these standards into routine trainings to farmers by Government extension officers. A total of 923 farmers (483 men, 440 women) were trained on marketing this quarter. Out of these trained farmers, 365 were youth. These trainings, conducted in all activity regions, were focused on the establishment of market links, and understanding of the market requirements. In total, FTFT-MnM is working closely with 16 financial institutions (three in Iringa, eight in Mbeya and five in Morogoro). FTFT-MnM’s credit and finance team facilitated 88 individual loans at a value of TZS 73,950,000 this quarter. Market prices this quarter were strong and FTFT-MnM farmers sold TZS 709,647,100 worth of produce through facilitated transactions. Due to the broader market linkages created by FTFT- MnM market specialists in Dar es Salaam, Unguja, Pemba, Morogoro, Iringa and Mbeya, farmers now have more options in deciding where to sell. Once initial linkages have been made by FTFT- MnM market specialists, farmers generally continue to organize sales with the buyers without help.
Sub-Purpose 3: Strengthening the capacity of local systems linked to horticulture The activity currently has 14 partnerships approved. Thirteen of these have initiated field activities (the 14th began activities shortly after the end of the reporting period) and are committed to achieving the targets set forth in their scope of work. This quarter, a joint field mission with the Iringa Regional Commissioner’s office was undertaken in Kilolo, Mufindi and Iringa Municipal districts to introduce key regional government staff to FTFT-MnM activities. Their mission report remarked on some important issues – namely, high cost of inputs, weak group governance, poor engagement by the local government, disregard of rules around weights and measures by buyers (i.e. persistence of the ‘rumbesa’), and confusion over water use policies. The government team made recommendations for increased engagement by government extension officers; LGA support to train farmers on governance; greater number of weights and measures inspections; and assistance in engaging more women and youth. The FTFT-MnM activity conducts four training-of-trainers “boot camps” each quarter. To date, these have been carried out by FTFT-MnM staff. Starting next quarter, the boot camps will be run by external consultants who have been selected and trained by FTFT-MnM. Input partners Balton Tanzania, Syngenta, and ICL have shown great progress in their activities this quarter. Among them, these companies established 62 demonstration plots throughout the activity’s zone of influence, displaying inputs and technologies, and promoting replication through trainings. In their trainings, 2,125 farmers participated (676 from Balton, 864 from Syngenta and 585 from ICL). Potato processing partner SAI Energy Logistics has completed major factory refurbishments and layout redesigns by buying wooden plates for potato storage and a complete processing set for manufacturing of sauces, which expanded the production of chili products. To date, SAI Energy has made new investments exceeding TZS 270 million in its plant. Additionally, SAIEL trained farmers on Irish potato production and established 11 new demo plots to facilitate trainings to smallholder farmers in Iringa region.
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Technology fund #2 continued during this quarter. Under the activity, FTFT-MnM is conducting a number of initiatives to stimulate women and youth to engage in activities along the horticulture value chain. As a result, businesses are being set up along the entire zone of influence, including commercial nurseries, spray brigade service providers, and marketing establishments. Fifteen youth groups and women’s groups are also participating in FTFT-MnM’s first farming competition. The first winners will be announced next quarter.
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Table 1: Results to Date by Indicator Reporting This Quarter YTD LOP to Date Percent Indicator Target Unit Frequency FY 18 Q3 FY 2018 Achievement Achieved Purpose: Increase the productivity and profitability in horticultural value chains Total 1,877 Total 5,329 Total 6,385 FY 18 9,000 71% Number of households Male 1,022 Male 2,698 Male 3,258 benefiting directly from USG Female 855 Female 2,631 Female 3,127 Households Quarterly assistance under Feed the Youth(M LOP 40,000 16% Youth(M) 486 1133 Youth(M) 1418 Future (Standard) ) Youth(F) 415 Youth(F) 1169 Youth(F) 1423 Sub-purpose 1: Scale nutrition-sensitive improvements in smallholder productivity, while integrating large numbers of women and youth Number of farmers and others who have applied FY 18 8,100 improved technologies or Annually N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* Farmers management practices with LOP 36,000 USG assistance (Standard) Number of hectares of land under improved FY 18 6,251 technologies or management Annually N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* Ha practices with USG LOP 35,114 assistance (Standard) Total 5,504 Total 9,993 Total 12,384 Number of individuals who FY 18 15,000 83% Male 3,124 Male 5,557 Male 6,802 have received USG supported short-term Quarterly Female 2,380 Female 4,436 Female 5,582 Individuals agricultural sector Youth(M LOP 60,000 21% productivity or food security Youth(M) 1327 2529 Youth(M) 3112 training (Standard) ) Youth(F) 1058 Youth(F) 2081 Youth(F) 2616 Percentage of female direct FY 18 64 beneficiaries of United States Government nutrition- sensitive agriculture Annually N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* Percent LOP 67 activities consuming a diet of minimum diversity (Standard) Annually N/A* N/A* N/A* FY 18 226.9
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Table 1: Results to Date by Indicator Reporting This Quarter YTD LOP to Date Percent Indicator Target Unit Frequency FY 18 Q3 FY 2018 Achievement Achieved Total quantity of targeted nutrient-rich value chain commodities produced by direct beneficiaries with 1,272. LOP United States Government 3 N/A* Mt assistance that is set aside for home consumption (Standard) Sub-Purpose 2: Increase the profitability of horticulture market systems and trade, while deepening the depth & breadth of benefits to women & youth Value of small-holder FY 18 6.10 incremental sales generated Annually N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* USD Million with Feed the Future LOP 73.17 implementation (Standard) Number of farmers that FY 18 1,200 have been verified to meet Annually N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* Farmers LOP 5,000 market standards (Custom) Value of agricultural and FY 18 0.95 rural loans as a result of Annually N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* USD Million LOP 7.00 USG assistance (Standard) Number of for-profit private FY 18 350 113% enterprises, producers organizations, water users associations, women's groups, trade and business associations, and Quarterly 113 362 395 Organizations community-based LOP 1,375 29% organizations (CBOs) receiving USG food security- related organizational development assistance (Standard) Value of new private sector FY 18 2.00 capital investment in the agriculture sector or food Annually N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* USD Million chain leveraged by Feed the LOP 7.56 Future implementation (Standard) Sub-Purpose 3: Strengthen the capacity of local systems linked to horticulture Annually 5 14 14 FY 18 20 70% Partnerships
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Table 1: Results to Date by Indicator Reporting This Quarter YTD LOP to Date Percent Indicator Target Unit Frequency FY 18 Q3 FY 2018 Achievement Achieved Number of public-private partnerships formed as a LOP 25 56% result of USG assistance Number of public and FY 18 15 private entities engaged in Annually N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* Entities policy coordination LOP 50 mechanisms (Custom) Number of agricultural and FY 18 8 50% nutritional enabling environment policies analyzed, consulted on, Annually 4 4 4 drafted or revised, approved LOP 15 27% and implemented with USG assistance (Standard) Policies Cross-Cutting Themes Percent of women in FY 18 47 96% leadership positions in Annually 36 46 45 Percent producer organizations LOP 50 90% (Custom) Percent of youth in FY 18 38 103% leadership positions in Annually 40 39 39 Percent producer organizations LOP 38 103% (Custom) Number of people using FY 18 6,750 climate information or implementing risk reducing actions to improve resilience Annually N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* People LOP 30,000 to climate change as supported by USG assistance (Standard) * – Indicates that these indicators are assessed during annual survey efforts, and are therefore not reported on a quarterly basis.
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1.3 Evaluation/Assessment Status and/or Plans Internal: The activity finalized revising its indicators using the new Feed the Future Indicator handbook, released in March 2018, which highlights new indicators for the Global Food Security Strategy. From this review, the project proposed updated FTFT-MnM indicators to transition to the Global Food Security Strategy and submitted them to USAID for review and approval. Following submission to USAID, a meeting was held with the USAID Tanzania mission to discuss a way forward. It was agreed that all proposed changes will be effective beginning FY 19. For most indicators, FTFT-MnM will transition to updated GFSS indicators for FY 2019. Studies Conducted: The FTFT-MnM MEL team launched two internal evaluation and learning efforts during the reporting period, designed to inform project implementation as the fiscal year draws to a close. While conducting the first mid-year farmer results survey, the team assessed technology uptake; investments and input costs; preliminary crop yields; and access to finance among beneficiary farmers across the zone of influence (ZOI). The MEL team also began data collection to support the FTFT-MnM knowledge and learning agenda. The knowledge and learning survey was designed through a stakeholder- driven process, and combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to assess the situation of beneficiary and non-beneficiary farmers in the ZOI. The results of both internal surveys conducted this quarter are being used to drive data-based decision-making by FTFT-MnM technical teams, and to inform the fiscal year 2019 work plan and the program’s adaptive management approach to implementation. External: The first Data Quality Assessment (DQA) on select activity indicators will be conducted by Data for Development (D4D) in the upcoming quarter. An initial meeting will be held in Dar es Salaam offices to provide an overview of implementation of FTFT-MnM, and data collection tools and field data verification will be conducted subsequently around Iringa district.
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2. ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS
2.1 Progress Narrative Results Framework As described in the Results Framework illustration (Figure 1), the purpose of FTFT-MnM is to increase the competitiveness and inclusiveness of the horticulture subsector, while improving the nutritional status of Tanzanians. This will be achieved by: Sub-Purpose 1: Scaling nutrition-sensitive improvements in smallholder productivity. Sub-Purpose 2: Increasing the profitability of horticulture market systems and trade. Sub-Purpose 3: Strengthening the capacity of local systems linked to horticulture. Overall, FTFT-MnM is on target to meet most of its life of activity (LOP) objectives. This section reports on the progress for each of the activity’s sub-purposes.
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Figure 1: Results Framework
Purpose: Increase the productivity and profitability in horticultural value chains
Sub-Purpose 1: Sub-Purpose 2: Sub-Purpose 3: Scale nutrition-sensitive Increase the profitability of Strengthen the capacity of improvements in horticulture market systems local systems linked to smallholder productivity and trade, while deepening horticulture the depth and breadth of benefits to women and youth
1.1: Strengthen and scale the 3.1: Strengthen coordination input supply system’s ability between public and private to deliver quality and 2.1: Strengthen and scale the sectors affordable technologies, organization of the market information and services to system male and female smallholders, including youth 3.2: Strengthen the capacity of local organizations to become industry facilitators
2.2: Strengthen supporting 1.2: Scale adoption of markets improved technologies, related services and 3.3: Facilitate easing of practices by male and female industry bottlenecks through smallholders, including youth strategic investments: Grants 2.3: Strengthen lead firms’ under Contract ability to address industry constraints 1.3: Foster effective aggregation systems for producers (men, women, youth) that enhance access 2.4: Increase/scale trade in to services and upgrading domestic and regional opportunities markets
1.4: Scale knowledge and use of horticultural products for improved diets among targeted population
Cross-Cutting Issues: Climate Change and Environment, Gender, Youth, Information and Communication Technologies, Sustainability
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2.2 Implementation Status and Planned Activities To date, 8,186 smallholder farmers (6,385 households) have directly benefited from FTFT-MnM support. Of those, 6,146 farmers are members of the 395 producer groups that have received assistance from FTFT-MnM. The maps below show the locations where active and graduated beneficiaries are located within the ZOI. Figure 2: Spatial distribution of FTFT-MnM smallholder beneficiaries
When comparing the spatial distribution from last quarter (left), and the present quarter (right) it is possible to see that the activity has continued to expand into new neighboring wards (white or light shaded color), while also adding more beneficiaries (crowding in) in others (darker shaded color). FTFT-MnM is currently working in 25 districts of Tanzania (15 in the Mainland, and 10 in Zanzibar). These are: Morogoro Region (Morogoro Urban, Morogoro Rural, Kilosa, Mvomero), Iringa Region (Iringa DC, Kilolo, Mufindi, Mafinga), Mbeya Region (Rungwe, Busokelo, Mbarali, Mbeya Rural), Songwe (Mbozi, Ileje, Momba), Zanzibar (Wete, Micheweni, Chakechake, Mkoani, Kaskazini A, Kaskazini B, Kati, Kusini, Magharibi, Mjini). 2.2.1 Sub-Purpose 1: Scaling nutrition-sensitive improvements in smallholder productivity IR 1.1: Strengthen the input supply system’s ability to deliver quality and affordable technologies, information, and services to male and female smallholders, including youth. Two input companies were approved for partnerships under the grants under contract mechanism in April 2018: Rijk Zwaan Company, and East African Seed Company. With these, FTFT-MnM is partnering with six input companies in total, the other companies being Balton Tanzania Ltd, Israel Chemical Ltd, Regina Seed Ltd, and Syngenta Tanzania Ltd. While newest partners Rijk Zwaan and East Africa Seed Company are starting up with hiring, procurements, and planning, existing input partners have established 62 demonstration plots this quarter. These showcase various production technologies to farmers, including drip irrigation systems; high- yielding and pest and disease-resistant hybrid seeds; nursery preparation using seedling trays; and slow- release fertilizers, which reduce the need for fertilizer applications and conserve the environment. Syngenta Tanzania has also established a system of training farmers via SMS, in which farmers can use smartphones to access information on production and pest management, as well as engage in various
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Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda | Quarterly Report #5 discussions by asking questions and getting answers from Syngenta agronomist teams. Through this platform, 824 farmers have been trained this quarter alone. Partner experts from Israel Chemical Ltd. and Syngenta have trained FTFT-MnM agronomists and partner agronomists during training sessions in Morogoro region. They were trained on fertilizer management and the correct method of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). A total of 25 agronomists were trained in these sessions. To help farmers access inputs, partner Balton Tanzania Ltd. has trained 35 agro-dealers from all the districts of Morogoro region. These agro-dealers are now recognized as Balton distributors for various inputs so that smallholder farmers may access input services close to their villages. To help farmers access quality seedlings, especially those with the potential of high yield and free from pests and disease, partner Lima Kwanza Ltd. has established an avocado tree seedling nursery in Mbozi district at Songwe region. This nursery has 60,000 seedlings, which will be sold to smallholder avocado farmers in Songwe region. Similar kinds of nurseries will be established in Mbeya rural, Rungwe and Kilolo districts, and will have the capacity of 10,000 seedlings each. FTFT-MnM has also worked closely with the NAFAKA activity on improving access to inputs. The FTFT- MnM activity received a list of 249 village-based agro-dealers from NAFAKA, detailing their location, gender, and input types, and mapped the VBA list on Google Drive to begin the process of linking them with partners for expanded distribution of various inputs at the village level. The list has the VBA from Iringa, Morogoro, Mbeya, and Songwe regions. The activity has also met with NAFAKA on planning for the upcoming joint farmers field day in September 2018. FTFT-MnM agronomists and value chain services staff will continue to involve local agrodealers in activities, such as demonstration plot development and trainings, and will provide them with opportunities to link with farmers directly through these types of events. By facilitating these linkages, inputs providers will get closer to the farmers to understand their needs. From the FTFT-MnM work plan, the number of input partners has been exceeded, with a second call for expressions of interest. The activity intends to work with seven input providers. Together, they will establish a combined 380 demonstration plots and link with 211 inputs distribution agents in the ZOI by the end of the activity. This will help bring critical inputs closer to farmers in the ZOI. IR 1.2: Scale adoption of improved technologies, related services, and practices by male and female smallholders, including youth. Demonstration plots, supported under Technology Fund 1, are FTFT-MnM’s main tool for training farmers on good agricultural practices and technologies. Each farmer group under the activity has a plot established in their area and it is the focus of FTFT-MnM’s interactions with them. Smallholder farmers contribute to the establishment and management of the plot and the FTFT-MnM technical staff provide agronomic training, business planning, marketing and nutrition support. This reporting period, the activity initiated the third round of the demo plot initiative with the establishment of 59 demo plots on 46 acres. Table 2: Demonstration Plots Established to Date Time Number of demo plots Area (Ac) Accomplishment 1st round 88 70.5 100% 2nd round 36 28.5 100% 3rd round 59 46 70% Total 183 145
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Members of the AMSHA group in Mbeya scout their crop for pests and diseases.
The demonstration plots established in the 1st round are around the middle of the second crop cycle, while the demonstration plots of the 2nd round are ending or have already ended the first cropping cycle. FTFT-MnM only contributes inputs for the first cycle and after that, the farmers have to invest in their own inputs. Success with the initial crop cycle is important as it allows farmers to pay for the inputs for subsequent cycles. Below are some examples of successful demonstration plots (one per region).
Gando FG located in Pemba, Zanzibar, harvested 7,632 Kg of sweet pepper from a ½ acre demo plot. Due to the good yield, quality and market linkages, they got total sales of TSZ 15,636,000, representing around TZS 11,500,000 of profit. Mkwajuni FG in Morogoro Municipal harvested their tomato crop 20 times for a yield 9,945 Kg giving a profit of TZS 4,100,000 on a one-acre plot. Mafanikio Ugeza FG, Ikwea, Mufindi harvested 24,000 Kg of tomato from a one-acre plot. The total sales were TSZ 11,247,000 giving a net profit of TSZ 7,600,000. With the profits, they expanded their irrigation system to 2 acres and are now cultivating watermelon. Ngereka FG located at Ngereka, Busokelo DC, Mbeya. This committed group harvested 15,728 Kg of tomato. Due to the good quality and scarcity of tomato in the area, they achieved impressive sales of TZS 20,975,000 with a net profit of TZS 16,635,000. The group has bought 3 acres of land to continue working with different high value crops. Individual Adoption: This has been a big focus of the last quarter; encouraging farmers to take what they have learned on the demonstration plot and to apply it to their own fields. The period of April to June is normally a difficult time to produce crops due to heavy rains but the price normally compensates with low supplies to the market. Most farmers understood this dynamic, made the necessary investments, and accomplished the work required to produce a crop during this period. The following tables display regional results from individual farmers. The tables indicate which technology package was utilized by the farmers (i.e. basic (low cost / low knowledge requirement), intermediate (intermediate investment and knowledge requirement), or full (high investment and high knowledge requirement)).
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Table 3: Zanzibar Farmers Farmer Name Location Crop Acre Technology Package Yield Sales TZS Abdallah Alhaji Pagali, Unguja Tomato 0.5 intermediate 3,375 Kg 2,250,000 mkanyageni, 1,213 Abdullah Ibrahim Watermelon 1 intermediate 2,426,000 Pemba Pieces Ali Salmini Bambi, Unguja Sweet pepper 1 full package 8,490 Kg 12,146,000 Haji Alli Hamad Fuoni, Unguja Sweet pepper 0.5 full package 1,110 Kg 2,388,000 Ally Omari Kibondeni Tomato 1 intermediate 7,650 Kg 13,600,000 Hamza Saidi Wawi, Pemba Tomato 3 intermediate 20,115 Kg 35,760,000
Table 4: Morogoro Farmers Farmer Name Location Crop Area Technology Package Yield Sales TZS 32,000 Isaya Masumo Kilosa Cabbage 2 full package 14,000,000 units Prosper Mlio Kilosa Tomato 1 intermediate 7,740 Kg 4,300,000 Prosper Mlio Kilosa Cabbage 0.5 intermediate 7,100 units 1,400,000 Cassian Ambros Kilosa Tomato 0.5 intermediate 4,675 Kg 1,870,000 Willium Kayombo Kilosa Tomato 0.5 full package 8,887 Kg 3,950,000 Morogoro Moses Samuel Sweet pepper 1 full package 10,666 Kg 8,000,000 Rural
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In Ruaha Mbuyuni, one member of the Zig FG, Husein Kikoti, has expand his farm from 2.5 acres to 6 acres, all under drip irrigation. He is currently in the process of building a small greenhouse for seedling production. His plan is to produce high quality of horticulture plantlets for his farms and to provide the service to other farmers in the area. In Mufindi district, a member of Tumaini FG, Cecilia Kipolo, has installed one acre of drip irrigation after receiving training and making a profit from her initial hand-watered crop. Pamela Mgowele, a member of Tumaini Jipya FG, had gross sales of TSZ 2,200,000 from 0.17 acres of tomato using basic package technology.
Table 5: Mbeya Farmers Farmer Name Location Crop Area Technology Package Yield Sales TZS Mr. Mwantebela Rungwe, Mbeya Tomato 0.4 Basic package 6,840 Kg 3,800,000 Jeremia Rungwe, Mbeya Tomato 0.4 Basic package 57,60 Kg 3,200,000 Mwandambo
Stimulating private sector development:
Five farmer groups from Mufindi district were trained on the production of French beans and peas for export. This was a joint initiative with Gibri Farm in Iringa. These crops, grown under contract, give farmers a good return over a short period of time under secure market conditions. Farmers, on their part, must follow Good Agricultural Practices, including careful irrigation and crop protection practices. The first 6 acre plots for this initiative are already prepared and ready to start planting.
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Six farmer groups have planted 4 acres of the new Sagitta variety of Irish potatoes. This is under the SAI Energy and Logistics partnership where the company will buy the potatoes for processing. Some of the harvested potato will be used for seed potato to multiply the stock. IR 1.3: Foster effective aggregation systems for producers (men, women, youth) that enhance access to services and upgrading opportunities. Target crop market survey (volumes and market requirements): In efforts to increase production and consumption of the nutritious crops, FTF-MnM commissioned a consultancy to undertake a market survey for the selected nutritious crops. The aim was to identify market opportunities so that a business case could be made for the farmers to produce these crops commercially. The selected nutritious crops include okra, amaranth, kale, carrot, OFSP, butternuts, papaya, passion fruit and nightshade. The markets being surveyed are in Morogoro, Zanzibar, Iringa, Mbeya, Songwe, Dodoma and Dar es salaam. The final report is due next quarter. Facilitate aggregation of production for large volume buyers: What hinders large traders going to buy from some villages is the lack of assurance that they will get enough produce to fill their trucks. Planting to achieve aggregated production has started in Morogoro, where 16 farmers’ groups in Morogoro Rural and Kilosa were mobilized to plant watermelons during this quarter. Once harvesting begins, they will be able to attract large buyers due to the increased availability of the product. Even if buyers don’t come to them, the farmers will be in a position to share transportation to the market. Planting programs, for the purpose of aggregation will be expanded to other regions in the coming quarter. Enterprise-level capacity training to existing and new postharvest / processing and value-added enterprises (individuals): Processors received support in planning and implementation improvements for their facilities, new product development or improvements on existing products, and processing procedures. Current processing clients include 7 processors in Iringa, 11 in Mbeya & Songwe, 12 in Morogoro, and 15 processors in Zanzibar. Processed products include tomato paste, sauces / chillies, fried snacks (crisps), flour, jams and juices. 92 individuals are currently being supported with 51 percent women. Technical training topics included: processing and product development for tomato sauces, chili sauces, garlic paste, fresh fruit juices, mango pickle, crisps, and fruit wines; proper use of food ingredients and additives to prolong the shelf life of processed horticultural products; recipe development and use of proper equipment such as digital scales, pH meters and refractometers, resulting in improved, more consistent processed products; and product presentation – selection of proper packaging, and design of labels to maximize market interest. Facilitate group-management and community-level low-cost postharvest / processing infrastructure investment: Following the advice given by the processing specialist, processors have begun investing in equipment and facility improvements. These investments totaled TZS 33.5 million during the quarter, and include investments in food processing devices and equipment, kitchen and infrastructure development and land purchase. Activities for the processing component for the next quarter include: Establishing support to processors through the technology fund. Creating linkages between processors and the regulatory institutions for certifying enterprises. Continuing training to microprocessors on food processing, certification, plant designs, GMPs and GHPs, recipes, product development, and improved shelf life. Training in record keeping activities for processors and the development of a simple tool that can be used by FTFT-MnM clients.
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Training processors on marketing, including marketing strategies, branding and promotions to increase the sales of products. IR 1.4: Scale knowledge and use of horticultural products for improved diets among targeted population. In this quarter, the nutrition and social inclusion team continued providing training to farmers and community. A total 1,729 farmers received nutrition education, of which 50 percent and 36 percent were women and youth respectively. The team of specialists have focused their interventions for improving diet diversity on finding locally available foodstuffs that provide a balanced meal, without increasing (and sometimes even reducing) the budget spent in food. Response has been very positive, and many beneficiaries are providing testimonies of their behavioral change in eating habits. Examples below: “Before FTFT-MnM my family used to eat unbalanced meals. We used to eat one or two food groups almost for the whole year. The problem was not the availability of food but ignorance among the family members. As you know here at Vigolegole the main staple food is paddy, so we eat rice and beans from breakfast to dinner every day. You will find someone eating Ugali if the rice is out of stock, but here we have plenty of bananas, maize, fruits and vegetables, it is easy to plan what to eat”. However, we sell them to Morogoro town and Dar es Salaam people. Through cooking demonstration sessions, I learned how to prepare balanced meals and prepare vegetables without losing the nutrients. My wife did not know how to prepare green vegetables; she used to overcook. I teach my wife on good preparation methods for vegetables and the balanced meals and their food sources. I am thankful to FTFT-MnM for the fruitful education our eating habits have changed.” Mr. Salehe Kipangula, Vigolegole FG, Morogoro Rural “I knew that once you are hungry you eat what is available without considering food groups and quantity. My family and I were eating a huge portion of food; the plate was always full with only one or two food groups and we did not know on balanced meal. We did not know that balanced meal could also help in family budgeting that less money can be used to purchase food. After the FTFT-MnM nutrition trainings, my family and I can budget wisely for food and another money can be used to purchase other items required by the family. I am happy to get this priority to receive these trainings. I will always preach nutrition in my family and the community around.” Sebastian, Umwagiliaji B Farmers Group Lugolofu- Mufindi “After attending some sessions of nutrition training conducted by FTFT-MnM and asking several questions related to lactation, I got a solution. Frankly, I was eating much instead of eating well because my meal was not balanced from different group of foods. I started following recommendations of eating balanced meal by adding fruits and vegetables, even under the presence of beans or fish. Currently, I have enough milk to breastfed my child and satisfied. Importantly, frequency of communicable diseases to my child, notably diarrhea has been decreased. This is due to improvement of hygiene and sanitation before and during preparation of foods.” Zawadi Ngusa MBOJE (Mrs.), Hatutaki Fitina FG, Ndijani, Zanzibar “Personally I never knew that I should eat balanced meal and I nearly knew how to prepare balanced meal and vegetables. I used to eat once per day only in the afternoon. I used to eat rice and tea the whole day and I used to overcook the vegetables. I normally cut the vegetables and wash them thereafter. Am thankful for the education. I now prepare balanced meal for my family and eat before going to farm as taught. I now cook vegetables as instructed and I can now do well in farm without feeling hungry. I eat fruits in farm as I carry them with me now. These lessons are very helpful, as I never knew on benefits of healthy eating before.” Aurelia Joseph Mkonda, Upendo ‘B’ FG, Mgololo During the present quarter, 52 cooking demonstrations were carried out in the FTFT-MnM zone of influence. In Unguja and Pemba, the activity continues to collaborate with training of community health volunteers (CHV) working with Save the Children on improving the nutrition messaging. The nutrition
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Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda | Quarterly Report #5 specialist in Zanzibar is conducting supportive supervision to the trained CHVs and continually building their nutrition knowledge. In the quarter, 11 CHVs and 27 community members participated in a cooking demonstration.
Bububu Kihinani CHVs under Save the Children preparing vegetables before cooking
In the present quarter, expansion of orange flesh sweet potato has continued. Since the first planting of OFSP in demo plots, and with cooking demonstrations conducted in FTFT-MnM areas farmers have realized the importance and benefits of OFSP. More than 280 individuals have planted the vines for replication in their farms. A total of 4.5 acres of commercial OFSP plots have been planted in Unguja and Pemba by 7 farmers (the plots sizes range from 0.25 - 0.75 acre). Also 142,000 vines have been distributed to individual farmers and other groups from 56,900 vines that were planted on demo plots. Recognizing the need for additional support in implementation of nutrition-related interventions, FTFT- MnM prioritized nutrition during its second call for expressions of interest to potential activity partners. This quarter, FTFT-MnM granted partnerships to the Tanzania Home Economics Association (TAHEA) and to Integrated Rural Development Organization (IRDO) to strengthen nutrition and social inclusion activities in Iringa and Mbeya, respectively. Both organizations have completed and trained their teams, and are expected to initiate field activities next quarter. 2.2.2 Sub-Purpose 2: Increasing the profitability of horticulture market systems and trade IR 2.1: Strengthen and scale the organization of the market system The identification of buyers continued this quarter in areas of high demand such as the border market of Tunduma, Mbeya; Zanzibar Entrepreneurs Suppliers Association (ZESA), which supplies hotels; and other local markets. Forty-two buyers were identified and added to the FTFT-MnM stakeholders’ database. After identifying the traders of fruits and vegetables, FTFT-MnM works with them on farmer linkages and on conducting transactions in a professional manner, including prior agreements on expected quality and logistical arrangements. FTFT-MnM trains farmers to develop strong market linkages. The market linkage process starts early when farmers decide which crops have the most promising markets at the time of harvest. Farmers then need to be proactive with the buyers and maintain good communication links throughout the production process. This will help farmers decide whether they should sell at ‘farm gate’ or make the extra effort to deliver to the market. After harvest, buyers should receive graded, uniform produce at the quantity and quality expected. During this quarter, 923 farmers (483M, 440F, 365Y) were trained on how to develop market linkages.
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Market prices this quarter were strong and FTFT-MnM farmers sold TZS 709,647,100 worth of produce through facilitated transactions. Due to the broader market linkages created by FTFT-MnM market specialists, farmers now have more options in deciding where to sell. In the last few months, farmers in
Farmers at Kilosa, Morogoro are Farmers at Ubaruku in Mbeya selling their MnM market specialist trains trained in packaging sweet tomatoes to the buyer. hotel suppliers in Unguja. peppers for Dar es Salaam.
Morogoro have taken advantage of the high prices of green pepper in Zanzibar, where higher prices far outweighed the costs of transport. Once initial linkages have been made by FTFT-MnM market specialists, farmers generally continue to organize sales with the buyers.
For supporting the market for French fries and crisps, FTFT-MnM has commissioned the development of a market study. ECOM Research, the company selected to carry out this assignment, will assess market demand, pricing, source/origin of suppliers, and special characteristics of potato French fries and crisps in Iringa, Mbeya, Morogoro, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Dodoma and Arusha markets. The study will facilitate SAIEL, and other stakeholders in the value chain to understand, among other things, the total tonnage of frozen chips imported to Tanzania and the tonnage produced by local processors in Tanzania. It will also provide prices paid for the frozen chips by the hotels, super markets, and various small scale buyers. In this quarter, FTFT-MnM has also engaged Dr. Joel Mmasa to conduct a market survey to identify opportunities available for nutritious crops and provide recommendations for crops to be produced commercially by farmers. This study will assist this program and other local organizations working with smallholder farmers to produce and make these crops available in the markets. ECOM Research and Dr. Joel have all started the work and now proceeding with data collection exercise. The studies will be available next quarter. IR 2.2: Strengthen supporting markets Improved business skills and financial planning: To prepare farmers for commercial horticulture and possible engagement with financial institutions, FTFT-MnM conducted 44 business development service (BDS)/finance training events during the reporting period to farmer groups. These activities reached 382 people, of which 50 percent were women. A key intervention with the farmers this quarter has been to help them with loan applications and loan management. Recording keeping is a critical part of this in order to understand cash flows and to increase the chances of obtaining financial assistance. Capacity build financial institutions in their lending to smallholder horticulture: FTFT-MnM continues to use training materials, tools and reference sheets, to support financial institutions in FTFT-MnM’s zone of influence by training them on the business opportunities in horticulture. Trainings have been given to both management staff and to loan officers. FTFT-MnM also has facilitated financial institutions to conduct loan applications and loan management trainings to their farmer groups. NMB conducted training to Harambee farmer group in Kilosa, Morogoro. ECLOF (Ecumenical Church Loan Fund) trained Bombaga farmer group
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Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda | Quarterly Report #5 in Kandete village, Busokelo, Mbeya and Ifona farmer group in Mapogoro village, Mbeya Rural, Mbeya. Both farmer groups received loans from ECLOF (TZS 14.2 million for Bombaga FG, and TZS 1 million for Ifona FG). According to Mr. Syeleleka, chairman of the Bombaga group, FTFT-MnM support has unlocked the profitability on horticulture productions, and collaborations with ECLOF has made loans available where they had not been before.
In addition to financial institutions, FTFT-MnM ECLOF loan supervisor delivering training prior to loan helped facilitate a loan for Mafanikio Ntokela Farmer application to Bombaga famer group. Group located in Rungwe district, to access a Youth Development Funds loan amounting to TZS 6 million from the Rungwe District Council. In total, FTFT-MnM is working closely with 15 financial institutions (3 in Iringa, 8 in Mbeya and 5 in Morogoro). FTFT-MnM’s Credit and Finance team facilitated 88 individual loans at a value of 73,950,000 TZS this quarter. Broadening the reach of FTFT-MnM’s support on horticultural financing: Training on GAPs has helped farmers adopt FTFT-MnM’s promoted technologies. FTFT-MnM took part in a training to 20 agro-dealers in Ilula, Iringa organized by Yara Tanzania. Other partners such as Syngenta and Monsanto were also there. Through this training, the agro-dealers were made aware of the successes of FTFT-MnM farmer groups in the area and how their use of new technologies and inputs offered a good business opportunity. IR 2.3: Strengthen lead firms’ ability to address industry constraints A big constraint for the private sector has been the availability of trained agronomists to be hired for advising farmers on inputs and technical support. To address this, FTFT-MnM developed a special one- FTFT-MnM Finance & Credit Specialist Joan Lyamuya week training course where top students from trains members of the Mkuyuni SACCOS on cash flow agriculture universities and colleges were invited. The tools. top performers were recommended to private sector companies seeking for competent agronomists. FTFT-MnM will continue to assist input suppliers with identification of technical staff to hire, identification of demonstration plot sites, ongoing technical support. Two activity finance institutions partners have worked very closely with FTFT-MnM finance and credits specialists to analyze their current existing financial products, and see what adjustments need to be made to better serve the horticulture sector. They have also supported the partners in the sensitization, and outreach of the initiatives. In Morogoro rural, FTFT-MnM and its partners conducted training to farmer members of the Mkuyuni Juhudi SACCOS located Kibwaya village, Morogoro Rural district. This training is building the entrepreneurial capacity of the SACCOS members in horticulture. Mr. Tonge Bahati, manager of Mkuyuni
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SACCOS, is confident that, with this training, there will be lower incidences of loan defaults, as farmers begin using cropping calendars and borrow cash according to a crop budget. As progress continues with local stakeholders, FTFT-MnM will continue to identify areas that need strengthening, and will identify the necessary actions to address these constraints. IR 2.4: Increase / scale trade in domestic and regional markets The market standards for processing potatoes into chips and crisps may only be reached if the correct potato varieties have been used. FTFT-MnM through the partnership with SAIEL have sourced and distributed potato seeds from the Sagitta variety to farmers, of which 5 tons has been planted in 11 demonstration plots by SAIEL Farmers groups in Iringa region at Boma la N’gombe, Mgama, Kitwiru and Nyabula wards. The Sagitta round potato variety has the required high percent of dry matter content (starch) of about 15.3 % to 21.2%, which is the requirement for processing industries. The first harvest is expected to be in September, and some of the potato harvested will be distributed as seeds to other SAIEL farmers to continue expanding the area and increasing the volumes available of this variety. On the other hand, Lima Kwanza company is proceeding on training the avocado farmers, so that they may produce avocado fruits of export quality. Lima Kwanza exports the Hass variety of avocado and so far 110 farmers have been trained on fertilization, integrated pest management, and harvesting techniques required for avocado. For the local fresh market, farmers are usually hesitant to take their produce to the market where they are exposed to an environment which can be unfamiliar and disorientating. Buyers can use asymetry of knowledge to place the farmers at a disadvantage during the transactions. This does not build trust, and in the long run, leads to inefficiencies and lost profits. To counter that, FTFT-MnM are helping farmers and buyers develop a common language through the use of standards. Market standards for watermelons, sweet pepper and tomato have been developed and this quarter, shared with traders and farmers in Zanzibar. Standards were developed between buyer associations and lead farmers through workshops and meetings mediated by FTFT-MnM, and these focus on buyer preferences and expectations. 3,000 standards fliers were shared this quarter as part of training to farmer associations in Zanzibar - TAHA, UWAMWIMA, JUWA and UWZ. JUWASOMWA, the buyers association on Unguja, also played a major role in distributing fliers and giving trainings during the collection of produce from the villages. To track the compliance with standards, receipt books were designed with input from JUWASOMWA that allowed buyers to record whether the produce had been supplied according to the mutually agreed standards. Quality standards for 7 key crops have now been developed by buyer associations and lead farmers for the mainland local markets. The crops are tomatoes, watermelons, sweet pepper, onions, Irish potato, cabbages, and cucumbers. Like in Zanzibar, farmers are trained on the standards and have begun respecting them. FTFT-MnM Marketing Facilitator Edwin Mwandambo Facilitate plastic crate use in Zanzibar: To lower distributes harvesting crates to the TIBIRINZI buyers’ postharvest losses due to bad handling and association in Pemba, Zanzibar. logistics, FTFT-MnM is promoting the use of plastic crates through a pilot project in
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Zanzibar, where there is already a mechanism in place where buyers loan wooden crates to farmers, so it should be relatively easy to replace wooden crates with plastic ones. Through Technology Fund 1, FTFT- MnM signed a contract and distributed 200 plastic crates to the JUWASOMWA and TIBIRINZI buyer associations on Unguja and Pemba. All the main buyers’ associations on the islands including hotel suppliers (ZESA) are in favor of the plastic crates and have already placed an order to buy 1,000 crates through a cost sharing arrangement with the FTF-MnM activity. 2.2.3 Sub-Purpose 3: Strengthening the capacity of local systems linked to horticulture IR 3.1: Strengthen coordination between public and private sectors Improving stakeholders’ understanding of commercial, smallholder horticulture is a prime objective of FTFT-MnM. Horticulture is a very heterogeneous agricultural sub-sector that provides income through a broad array of production systems – from small plots of amaranth to modern greenhouses that cover acres of land. It is also more knowledge-intensive and requires more inputs and technologies than other value chains. It requires greater levels of coordination and flexibility to handle issues related to seasonality and perishability. While it plays an important role in the agricultural sector of Tanzania, there are still massive improvements in productivity and business efficiencies to be achieved, and these can only occur through close collaboration between the public and private sectors. FTFT-MnM is beginning to facilitate these collaborations through sensitization efforts and the development of analytic tools. Many agricultural stakeholders are familiar with staple crops but need assistance to effectively understand and engage with horticulture. This is an on-going process that will culminate in annual regional and national stakeholder meetings on how best to support horticultural development. FTFT-MnM continues to coordinate activities with other FTFT activities and it has developed strong relations with these. FTFT-MnM has taken the lead on a joint FTFT Nane Nane plot in Unguja, Zanzibar, which NAFAKA and ENGINE have both agreed to participate. FTFT-MnM also participated in a SAGCOT Irish potato seed stakeholders’ meeting in Njombe. At this meeting, FTFT-MnM proposed the development of a variety catalogue and an industry forecast service for seed potato availability. This quarter, a joint field mission with the Iringa Regional Commissioner’s office was undertaken in Kilolo, Mufindi and Iringa Municipal districts to introduce key regional government staff to FTFT-MnM activities. Their mission report remarked on some important issues – namely, high cost of inputs, weak group governance, poor engagement by the local government, disregard of rules around weights and measures by buyers (i.e. persistence of the ‘rumbesa’), and confusion over water use policies. The government team made recommendations for increased engagement by government extension officers; LGA support to train farmers on governance; greater number of weights and measures inspections; and assistance in engaging more women and youth. IR 3.2: Strengthen the capacity of local organizations to become industry facilitators Suleiman Mohammed, FTFT-MnM agronomist in Pemba FTFT-MnM held four boot camps involving providing training at the boot camp training for extension agents 100 field agents this quarter (74 Government staff, 15 staff from other projects and 11 from
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Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda | Quarterly Report #5 private companies working with MnM). One of the boot camps was a recruitment boot camp where select graduates from SUA and agricultural colleges were trained and evaluated. Those with a strong performance were offered internships with FTFT-MnM, and will be subsequently supported in finding permanent work in the horticulture sector. Starting from next quarter, the boot camps will be run by external consultants who have been selected and trained by FTFT-MnM. They were present in the Mbeya boot camp this quarter as part of their training. FTFT-MnM is in its final stages of making amendments to the boot camp training syllabus, which has a focus on the 3-technology package approach. All boot camp participants are included in a field agent network, giving them a platform to request technical assistance through WhatsApp. FTFT-MnM, also shares its monthly updates. Continued professional development is the goal of this network and whenever additional opportunities arise, the field agents are informed. Two government extension agents, Rose Komba and Geofrey Mwampashi, were invited to Morogoro for a postharvest workshop organized by USAID’s Horticulture Innovation Lab. They have been given a target of training 20 farmers on postharvest handling. MnM carried out two field day events this quarter. One in Mtamba village, Morogoro Rural and the other in Ruaha Mbuyuni, Iringa. At least 300 FTFT-MnM and non-FTFT-MnM farmers attended these field days. FTFT-MnM partners, local agro-dealers, financial institutions and buyers attended the field days and were given time to engage with farmers. IR 3.3: Facilitate easing of industry bottlenecks through strategic investments: Grants Under Contract and Technology Funds Partner Fund Agreements The activity is currently working with fourteen organizations (five new from this quarter) as partners in the ZOI. These organizations are Balton Tanzania Ltd., Syngenta Tanzania, Israel Chemical Ltd., Natural Extract Ltd. (NEI), Sai Energy and Logistics Services Ltd. (SAIEL), Zanzibar Economic Empowerment Fund(ZEEF), Tanzania Growth Trust (TGT), Lima Kwanza Limited, Regina Seeds Ltd., and five new partners – Integrated Rural Development Organization (IRDO), Tanzania Home Economics Association (TAHEA), Agronomos Sin Fronteras (ASF), Rijk Zwaan, and East Africa Seed. All of them work in close coordination with the activity’s partnerships technical team in achieving the goals set forth in their specific scope of work. These partners are currently covering the entire ZOI of the activity, which includes Iringa, Mbeya, Songwe, Morogoro regions, and the Spice Island of Zanzibar. Five new institutions were approved this quarter. They include two nutrition service provider organizations (IRDO covering five districts in Mbeya and Songwe regions) and TAHEA covering two districts in Iringa), one extension services provider (ASF) and two agro-input companies (RIJK ZWAAN and East African Seed (T) Ltd.). TAHEA is providing the nutrition training for farmers and establishment of commercial farms of nutrient rich crops in Iringa region for training purposes. TAHEA will mobilize a total of 150 producer groups, each consisting of 25 to 30 people per group (primarily women and youth) and 150 commercial plots will be established. In order to increase the consumption and demand of nutritious crops, TAHEA will train farmers on vegetable production, vegetable drying technologies and will also pilot two kiosks in marketplaces to sell nutritious products. IRDO will also be providing similar services in Mbeya and Songwe regions, and a total of 60 demonstration plots will be established. Agronomos Sin Fronteras (ASF) is implementing an initiative which aims at increasing income, expanding market opportunities, and improving nutrition for smallholder farmers through the establishment of 60
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Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda | Quarterly Report #5 demonstration plots. This will be achieved through the provision of trainings and technical assistance to farmers in two districts of Iringa Region, namely Kilolo and Mufindi. FTFT-MnM will also work with two input companies - East African Seed (EAS) and Rijk Zwaan. EAS will expand knowledge of improved seed varieties in the southern highlands through direct trainings to smallholder farmers on GAPs, and strengthening linkages with local seed distributors and other retail shops in Morogoro, Iringa and Mbeya. Rijk Zwaan will be responsible for promoting horticulture as a profit-making and sustainable business enterprise for smallholder farmers by establishing four Centers of Excellence for Horticulture (CoE), in our zone of Influence, which will serve as demonstration site hubs. And through these centers, a total of 3,000 farmers will be trained. To ensure representation in the horticulture value chain, FTFT-MnM has recently submitted three more institutions to USAID for approvals. In this USAID submission, FTFT-MnM will have added one buyer (Tanzanice Agro-foods Ltd.), one input provider (Suba Agro-Trading & Engineering Co. Ltd) and one nutrition partner (World Vegetable Centre). FTFT-MnM has started drafting two more agreements with one exporter company namely GBRI farms, and one local agro dealer called ROGIMWA based in Mbeya region. Technology Funds There are two active technology funds operating. Tech Fund 1 is putting improved technologies and inputs into the hands of farmers. These technologies and inputs have been used in group demonstration plots but are now being seen more frequently on individual plots. FTFT-MnM is using a stepped approach to technology adoption by bundling certain technologies into different packages. The Basic package contains all those technologies that are low or no cost, that do not require specialized knowledge, and that are easily available in most villages. Examples include proper site selection considerations, plant spacing, raised beds, weed control, crop destruction (uprooting) after harvest, crop rotation). The Intermediate package contains all of the Basic package, plus some higher level technologies such as hybrid seeds, seedling trays and trellising twine. The Full package, adds soluble fertilizers and drip irrigation to the other two packages. FTFT-MnM is promoting this approach to all horticulture stakeholders for widespread adoption and improvement in availability of required inputs and technologies. Through procurement activities, FTFT-MnM has engaged with many vendors and are now in a position to give objective feedback to them about their products, costs and distribution networks. In some cases, this is allowing the companies to make some adjustments to become more competitive or to serve the industry better. For example, two companies supplying drip irrigation have dramatically cut their prices once they realized that they were not competitive. These companies have a renewed urgency and desire to connect with beneficiary farmers to catch up with other companies’ progress with smallholder farmers. Tech Fund 2 is promoting the inclusion of women and youth in horticulture. Activities are progressing on various fronts. The Farming as a Business competition continues with crops in the ground. The winners will be announced in the next quarter. Preparations for training spray service providers are also progressing, with CropLife facilitating the interactions with the agrochemical companies that have the Master Trainers. A feasibility study was completed this quarter on the potential of new avocado nurseries. The study identified 20 existing avocado nurseries, which in some cases returned profits of close to 300 percent. Most areas in the Southern Highlands still need additional nurseries but the priority districts are Kilolo, Iringa; Rungwe, Mbeya; and Momba, Songwe. Other crops included for the nursery business include passion fruit and papaya. Partner Highlights Eight of nine existing partners are developing activities on the ground and are starting to show good progress. Below are select activities carried out during the present reporting period.
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1. ZEEF (ZANZIBAR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FUND): ZEEF is a financial organization that has collaborated with FTFT-MnM in order to increase access to finance services to horticultural value chain actors, especially women and youth. ZEEF is working out of Zanzibar (both Unguja and Pemba). During this quarter, ZEEF trained 102 smallholder farmers and issued TZS 36,924,000 of loans benefitting both farmer groups and individuals. Of these loans, Pemba farmers received the largest portion equaling TSHS 30,000,000. This is the first time Pemba farmers have received loans since the partnerships were signed in October 2017. These loans were given to different actors along the horticultural value chain including farmers (producers), hotel suppliers, agro-dealers and transporters. 2. TGT (TANZANIA GATSBY TRUST): TGT is a financial organization that has collaborated with FTFT-MnM to increase access to finance services to horticultural value chain actors, especially women and youth. TGT, just like ZEEF implements its activities in Zanzibar, including Unguja and Pemba. During this quarter, TGT trained 27 smallholder farmers and issued TZS 17,600,000 TZS of loans benefitting both farmer groups and individuals. TGT has come up with an idea of using established agro-dealers to extend loans to farmers. In their portfolio, they have identified a few agro-dealers that service quite a large number of farmers. TGT wants to finance these farmers by paying for the products direct to the agro dealer. The FTFT-MnM Finance and Credit team is working with TGT to develop this idea into a product that can be offered to benefit farmers. 3. BALTON TANZANIA LIMITED: Balton Tanzania Ltd. is an input supply company that is collaborating with FTFT-MnM to strengthen input supply systems’ ability to deliver quality and affordable technologies. Balton implements its activities in Morogoro, Zanzibar, Iringa, Mbeya and Songwe regions. During this reporting period, for Iringa, Balton Tanzania has been able to establish nine new demo plots, among which four have been transplanted and they are at vegetative stages, four are at nursery stage ready for transplanting while one is on land preparation stage. From these demo plots, one field day was organized in Iringa where various farmers participated and learnt on the performance of Balton products at the field. Apart from that, Balton also participated in the Ruaha Mbuyuni FTFT-MnM field day and provided training about their products to all farmers who were present on that day. In Mbeya region nine new demo plots were established (five in Kyela, three in Mbarali, one in Mbeya Rural). Balton conducted three field days, two field day in Mbeya Rural while in Mbarali one field day was conducted. In Morogoro, 11 new demo plots were established, and 33 agro- dealers were trained on product supplied by Balton and on Good Agricultural Practices that must accompany the use of these Balton products (agro chemicals, seeds, irrigation technologies). These 33 agro-dealers came from all the districts of Morogoro (and some from as far as Mpwapwa and Kibaigwa). Additionally, Balton Tanzania, who is the distributor of Hazera seeds for Tanzania organized a visit of Hazera Seeds Expert Mr. Asaf Stern. During this visit, the expert visited demo plots and had time to train farmers about Hazera seeds and its performance. Apart from this, he also visited some agro- dealers in Mbeya and assessed availability and awareness of Hazera seeds to the agro-dealers within the region with the intention of strengthening Hazera seeds supply system within the region. As seen in Table 6, Balton Tanzania has a total of 31 demo plots among which 20 have already been transplanted and through which 676 (512 men and 104 women) smallholder farmers were trained during this quarter. Balton lead farmers in Mbeya region have started harvesting their farms and selling their harvests, as shown in the table below. During this reporting period Balton Tanzania also introduced two tomato varieties in the region of operation, these are Zara F1, Shanty proved F1 (Tomatoes) and Russet F1 (Onions). Table 6: Balton Activities Summary Activity Morogoro Iringa Songwe/Mbeya Total Total Number of clients 55 (F) 154 (M) 14 (F) 174 (M) 35 (F) 184 (M) 104 (F) 512 (M) trained
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Number of demo 11 9 11 31 plots Number of agro- 35 0 0 0 dealers trained Demo plot sales NA NA 4,640,000.00 Tsh 4,640,000.00 Tsh
4. NATURAL EXTRACTS INDUSTRIES LIMITED (NEI): Natural Extracts Industries Limited is a company that creates all natural food flavors. NEI has collaborated with FTFT-MnM in order to improve formalized market access and increase the number of vanilla outgrower networks throughout the Morogoro region. In this quarter, NEI has started expanding to Mvomero District having already established themselves in Morogoro Rural. Four hundred farmers have been sensitized in Sungagi, Muhonda, Kweuma and Diongoya (In Turian Ungulu) and Mzumbe Tangeni in Mlali. According to NEI, these areas are potential farmers since they are also growing cocoa (which is very friendly to vanilla) and bananas. The farmers’ perception is very positive. For instance, in Muhonda, NEI is now looking at farm readiness among the sensitized farmers. These potential farmers have even started making contribution towards the purchase of vanilla vines. 5. SYNGENTA: Syngenta Tanzania is an input supply company that is collaborating with FTFT-MnM to increase yields through improved availability and adoption of input technologies for horticultural smallholder farmers, in particular the adoption of better hybrid tomato seeds. Syngenta activities have picked up pace in Morogoro and Iringa regions in this quarter. A total of 14 Demonstration plots have been established in both regions. The first lead farmers are already harvesting and selling their produce. A total of six farmers field training events were conducted (two at the Centre of Excellence and four on demonstration plots) from both Iringa and Morogoro. In total, 864 smallholder farmers have been participating in trainings. These platforms (Centre of Excellence and demonstration plots), as well as field days have done well in demonstrating Syngenta technology. For example, because of the field day that took place in Mlali at the Centre of Excellence in June, Syngenta received direct orders for one acre of tomatoes (Kilele F1), ¾ acres of sweet pepper (Indra F1) and ¼ acre of cabbage (Escazu F1) from farmers. During this quarter, Syngenta also introduced new varieties Escazu F1 (cabbage), Indra FI (sweet pepper) which perform good both in the field and at the market.
Table 7: Syngenta Activities Summary Activity Morogoro Iringa Total Number of clients trained 191 (F) 390 (M) 37 (F) 246 (M) 864 Number of plots established 7 7 14 Demo plots sales 7,235,208.00Tsh 4,257,582.00Tsh 11,492,790.00Tsh
6. SAI ENERGY LOGISTICS LTD (SAIEL): SAEIL is a processor company that is collaborating with FTFT-MnM in value addition of ware potatoes. This collaboration consists of two major activities: strengthening the production of ware potatoes focusing on Sagitta, Rumba and Jelly varieties; and facilitating SAIEL on purchases of machines. During the last quarter, SAIEL has completed major factory refurbishments and layout redesigns by buying wooden plates for potato storage and a complete processing set for manufacturing of sauces, which expanded the production of chili products. In addition to that, SAIEL trained farmers on Irish potato production and establishing new demo plots (as show in the table below) to facilitate trainings to smallholder farmers in Iringa region.
Table 8: SAIEL Activities Summary Activity Iringa Total
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Number of clients trained 24 (F) 90 (M) 114 Number of Plots Established 11 11 Company sales 3,750,500.00Tsh 3,750,500.00Tsh Investment 271,528,680.00Tsh 271,528,680.00Tsh 7. LIMA KWANZA LTD: Lima kwanza is collaborating with FTFT-MnM in strengthening the avocado value chain in Mbeya, Songwe and Iringa regions. Moreover, the major activity here is training farmers on the best way of avocado production for export marketing. During the last quarter, Lima Kwanza trained 635 farmers from Mbeya and Songwe and established one Nursery with 60,000 Avocado seedlings in Mbozi District. Although Lima Kwanza started implementing its activities recently, it has identified more than 601 potential farmers, in Mbeya/Songwe Region who will be trained on GAP and avocado management. 8. ISRAEL CHEMICAL LIMITED (ICL): During this quarter Israel Chemical Limited (ICL) has established 17 demo plots in Mbeya and Iringa, among which 9 demo plots has already been transplanted while others are on nursery stage. So far, ICL trained 589 smallholder farmers in Iringa and Mbeya about their products and different agricultural practices. Apart from that, ICL also has started some initial negotiations with their distributor about starting distributing fertilizers to agro- dealers in Iringa and Mbeya region where farmers started showing interest on their fertilizers. Apart from that, ICL also participated in the FTFT-MnM field day conducted in Ruaha Mbuyuni and training more than 150 farmers which attended the field day event. 9. REGINA SEEDS: Regina Seeds is an input supply company that is collaborating with FTFT-MnM to increase yields through improved availability and adoption of input technologies for horticultural smallholder farmers, in particular the adoption of improved seeds. Upon startup, the Regina Seed staff for Tanzania left the company. To date, activities from this partnership have not yet started.
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3. INTEGRATION OF CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES
3.1 Gender & Youth Integration The FTFT-MnM activity continues to conduct sensitization meetings and trainings to ensure increased participation of women and youth in horticulture. From April - June 2018, 2,380 women and 2,385 youth attended horticultural value chain training. 716 participants received specific trainings on expanded leadership of women and youth. To ensure participation of women and youth in FTFT-MnM interventions, the activity initiated a farming competition that involves 15 women and youth groups (nine women and six youth). These groups consist of more than 70 percent women or youth. The winning groups in each category will be awarded inputs worth TZS 1.5 million. The first batch of groups transplanted their crops between February and April 2018. The winners of the first competition will be announced in early August. During this quarter, women and youth involvement was emphasized, and more groups with majority of women and youth are participating in FTFT-MnM activities. The specialists advocate for recognizing gender issues during trainings by facilitating group discussion on the challenges of women in participating in economic opportunities. The discussions bring in decisions of men promising to support women to reduce the workload. The Gender and Youth Strategy has been translated in Swahili to show the opportunities for women and youth in the horticulture value chain. This document will be shared with the nutrition partners. Youth and women groups have been identified to participate in the development of professional crop spray brigades and nursery production businesses. The initial groups have been identified for support, and the activity’s finance and credits component is providing support in the development of business plans. These groups will be supported with technical advice for successful implementation of their businesses.
3.2 Local Capacity Development During the quarter, four training-of-trainers boot camps were conducted in all four regions. The training was given to 100 government, private sector, and donor project field officers, and it covered topics on GAPs, drip installation, BDS, marketing and nutrition. These trainings have started integrating FTFT-MnM commercial partners such as Balton Tanzania, Syngenta, TAHA, and ZEEF, who have been given sessions to run trainings and showcase their products to the training participants. During this quarter, the activity identified six trainers who will be strengthened to impart future boot camps. The activity intends to work closely with these trainers, so that they can be well positioned to continue working with the strengthening of agriculture extension agents well beyond the life of the activity. Fifteen financial institutions in the ZOI received ‘Horticulture as a Business’ training from the activity’s finance and credit team. The trainings improved most of the financial institutions confidence to give loans to smallholder horticultural farmers. Most of the financial institutions will ramp up lending to the horticulture sector once loans associated with the maize season are repaid.
3.3 Integration and Collaboration FTFT-MnM has continue to collaborated with USAID implementing partners (IPs) in the Iringa region through monthly ‘touch base’ and Iringa hub meetings. Several initiatives aimed at bringing greater collaboration are being discussed during these meetings. For instance, in the May 2018 Iringa hub meeting,
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Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda | Quarterly Report #5 the USAID implementing partners agreed to have a one common Google Drive to help increase availability and harmonization of training materials related to women and youth empowerment. In this quarter, a joint field visit was conducted with regional government authorities in Iringa. The team visited nine FTFT-MnM farmer groups demo plots in Iringa. The objective of the field visit was to assess the work done by the activity and to identify areas for the regional office assistance. The successful introduction of market standards in Zanzibar has been achieved thanks to the collaboration by producer organizations (UWAMWIMA, JUWA and UWZ), TAHA, buyer associations (JUWASOMWA, Tibirinzi Buyer Association), and partner TAHA. The initiative was designed from the beginning to be collaborative, and this has helped ensure buy in from all critical stakeholders, including local government.
3.4 Policy and Advocacy This report contains a list of activities that were implemented from April - June 2018 by the policy team. To date, this component has gathered information and is in the process of finalizing reports on understanding the Irish potato seed multiplication in the Southern Highlands, mapping and situational analysis of the existing horticulture collection centers, understanding the 60-meters rule, and a survey on cross-border trade with Malawi and Zambia which are part of this report. 1. Assessment of the existing collection centers: The main objective of this activity was to map and assess the existing collection centers, analyzing their current status to inform the need for new collection centers and determining the capacity in terms of volume and the number of farmers they are serving, in addition to compiling an inventory and mapping of the existing collection centers. The policy and industry analysis team have gathered critical information on the population utilizing them, crops collected and traded in them, estimated area under production surrounding the centers, the markets they are serving, the administrative structure, seasonality, other usage of these centers, among other things. During this survey the industry analysts visited 34 collection centers in Iringa, Mbeya, Songwe, Morogoro and Zanzibar. Only 15 collection centers were found active and the remaining were inactive, some were incomplete or destroyed and some never even started operating despite having complete infrastructures and management. The report was reviewed by the FTFT-MnM technical team, comments were given, and the policy team is addressing them with the aim to share the second draft in July 2018. 2. The 60-meters rule survey: The main objective of this activity is to seek clarification of the 60- meters rule (Tanzania Land Act of 1999, Part III, section 7(1)(d)), in order to understand the nature of the water sources that are affected by the rule and others that are not affected, and then mapping all rivers that are within ZOI that farmers can use for irrigation purposes. This will involve conducting interviews with National Environmental Management Council (NEMC), Directorate of Water Resources at the Ministry of Water, Water Resource Management Officers for Wami Ruvu, Ruaha, Rufiji, Rukwa, and Local Government Authorities within ZOI. It will also map water rivers and other water catchments within ZOI that are affected by the 60-meters rule and those which are not affected. Later the meeting with all key regulatory stakeholders including NEMC, Ministry of Water and Local Government Authorities within ZOI will be convened to share the correct interpretation of the rule. Finally, a catalogue or a flyer with clear and simple clarification on the 60-meters rule will be prepared and shared to farmers and the local government authorities. The team is currently in the field for such an activity and the report will be shared in the next reporting period. 3. A survey on cross-border trade with Malawi and Zambia: The main objective of this study is to evaluate horticultural trade across Malawi, Zambia and any other borders with trade potentials. This survey will involve assessing the key horticultural produce traded across Malawi and Zambia, assessing the volumes of horticultural produce traded between Malawi and Zambia on annual basis,
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and exploring the annual export value of horticultural trade between Malawi and Zambia. The work will also identify key constraints and opportunities associated with horticultural trade across the border of Malawi and Zambia to inform FTFT-MnM activity moving forward; and provide recommendations on how the traders can tap into the available opportunities to trade within these borders, as well as how to address the challenges. The policy team is now in the field for data collection and the final report will be shared in the next reporting period. 4. National policy activities. The policy and industry analysis team participated in the following meetings / discussions: Attended a follow-up meeting with Thomas Jayne, ASPIRES team, and Fintrac on April 11, 2018 to discuss operationalizing the joint survey of medium-sized horticulture farms. The team agreed to list the already-known small and medium-sized farms, especially those which are under the TAHA and FTFT-MnM ZOI. ASPIRES will analyze the NBS data and finalize the concept note of the survey. Met with the management of the Ministry of Agriculture in Zanzibar on April 16, 2018, involving seven participants from FTFT-MnM and all directors from the Ministry. The meeting was chaired by the Permanent Secretary. The activity made a presentation to management, who were impressed by as it addressed the entire value chain, from the production side up to the market supply. FTFT-MnM will continue to share monthly reports with the Ministry to keep them updated about the activity. The follow-up meeting was conducted in May with the director of policy and planning to seek feedback on the review of National Agricultural Policy for Zanzibar, which is being handled by FAO, and terms of reference were developed to begin the exercise during FY 2018 /19. Attended a workshop on skills development strategy workshop with much focus on agriculture, agribusiness and processing organized by Ministry of Education and TPSF. The skills development strategy will act as the aggregator of industry interests bringing together firms, business associations, training providers, GOT ministries, and regulatory authorities. Attended a workshop on trade policy organized by DAIMA Associates. The workshop aimed at exploring the trade policy landscape and requirements for the private sector development in East Africa. The study is being funded by Rosa Luxemburg Tiftung. A report was presented with key highlights on the background of the study, methodology used, and the main findings with much focus in the areas of landscape of the private sector, private sector development, development and transformation through industrialization in the EAC, and finally providing some conclusion and the way forward. Experiences from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda on the same topics were also provided. Comments were given from the Prime Minister’s Office, Rosa Luxemburg Tiftung, UNIDO, TAHA, VIBINDO, ATE, and the delegations from Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda. Attended the workshop report captioned “Understanding the Dynamism of Rural Economies in Tanzania on April 27, 2018 to disseminate findings from four allied research projects with surprising results, challenging assumptions, and dynamic rural economies supported with official data. The workshop involved participants from the private sector, Ministry of Agriculture, CSOs and NGOs. The presentations focused on changes of assets portfolios over time, agricultural dynamism, changing meaning of land, wealth and education in Tanzania, and a preliminary assessment of farm-led irrigation in Tanzania and Mozambique.
3.5 Sustainability The activity’s market facilitation approach focuses on strengthening local actors along the value chain so that they can increase the competitiveness of the sector by providing improved products and efficient services. Initially, FTFT-MnM provides training and technical assistance, and establishes demonstration
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Figure 3: FTFT-MnM Market Facilitation Approach
3.6 Environmental Compliance An environmental review is conducted during the establishment of every demonstration plot. The evaluation, done by the agronomist, is uploaded into a mobile survey tool (Epicollect5), and is verified by a senior agronomist. In this quarter, partner agronomists were also trained on the use of Epicollect5, which they have started using. This quarter, 59 demonstration plots were established with the guidance of FTFT-MnM agronomists. The Epicollect5 report shows that the irrigation sources for these plots were rivers (33), irrigation schemes (nine), shallow wells (seven), reservoirs (six), and boreholes (four). FTFT- MnM trains farmers on responsible water extraction and prevention of runoff into the water source. In reviewing the Epicollect5 demonstration plot report, four plots were identified as located on non- traditional agricultural land. These cases were further evaluated by senior regional FTFT-MnM agronomists. After review, it was found that agronomists had entered the wrong data in Epicollect5, rather than the plots having been established on sensitive, non-agricultural land. Crop Life has facilitated contacts with Spray Service Provider (SSP) master trainers from two of their members (BASF and Bayer). They have shared their training curriculum, and FTFT-MnM is currently adding to it with specific horticultural considerations such as horticultural pests and diseases and relevant active ingredients. The activity will also strengthen the business training and anticipates holding a joint sprayer training of selected youth in the next quarter. Longer term, the activity will turn the additional horticultural training materials into a specific module that FTFT-MnM can use to train all master trainers, to strengthen their capacities in horticultural crop protection.
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4. STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION & INVOLVEMENT
FTFT-MnM has once again been active in its collaborations with other stakeholders working in Feed the Future Tanzania’s Zones of Influence during this quarter. Table 9 lists the key stakeholders with whom the FTFT-MnM activity has collaborated, along with the associated technical areas this quarter.
Table 9: Key Stakeholders in FTFT-MnM Collaborations Organizations/ Entities Area of Collaboration USAID Projects or Activities ENGINE Grants, SMEs JPIEGO Health & Nutrition LAND TENURE Land rights YA Advancing youth WINROCK Water, environment NAFAKA Input, crop protection BORESHA AFYA Nutrition International Development Entities Heifer International Youth, Entrepreneurship VSO SME Milele Foundation Loans CRS Nutrition Private Sector Gbri Business Solution company Green beans/ peas production & exportation Beula Seeds co Potato seed Makota Forest Company (Bethania) Potato seed Tanzanice Potato seeds/ Potato processing Makota Forest Ltd Potato seed Rogimwa Farm Input AFCO Investment co. Ltd Nutrition, OFSP Rungwe Avocado Avocado Export CHI Products Potato Processor-Crips Huaponya Service Potato Processor Nguvu Kazi Food Products Dried Veg, tomato Shina Processors Dried food Government SIDO Processing enterprise TOSCI Seed certifiers Local Organizations TAHEA Nutrition, Production SAGCOT PPP Linkage IRDO Nutrition TAHA Policy Issues & Horticulture MVIWATA Marketing SUGECO Agribusiness
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Table 9: Key Stakeholders in FTFT-MnM Collaborations Organizations/ Entities Area of Collaboration ANGLICAN CHURCH OF TANZANIA Nutrition, youth UWAMWIMA GAPs and Market standards to their farmer members JUWA GAPs and Market standards to their farmer members UWZ GAPs and Market standards to their farmer members JUWASOMWA Market standards Tibirinzi Buyer Association Market standards Zanzibar Entrepreneurs Suppliers Association Market standards (ZESA) Financial Institutions NMB bank Agriculture Financing Equity Bank Agriculture Financing Kiwira Saccos Agriculture Financing Mkuyuni Juhudi Sacco Agriculture Financing Muungano Saccos Agriculture Financing RSTGA Saccos Agriculture Financing Malolo Saccos Agriculture Financing Tulia Trust Agriculture Financing Matombo Saccos Agriculture Financing Kirinzi Agriculture Financing Muungano Tomondo Saccos Agriculture Financing Bwakila Chini Saccos Agriculture Financing Mkuyuni Juhudi Saccos Agriculture Financing
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5. MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
Overall, the activity has experienced smooth operations this quarter. Adjustments were made on the management side to reflect the increased work on the field. There have also been some administrative challenges. Below is a summary of most significant management and administrative issues and actions for this quarter. Management: With activities on the ground gaining momentum, the need for an additional regional coordinator was identified. Initially the activity had two regional coordinators – one responsible for Zanzibar and Morogoro, and the other responsible for coordinating activities in Iringa, Mbeya, and Songwe. With the addition of a third regional coordinator, this last position was split, where one regional coordinator is responsible for Iringa Region, while the other is responsible for Mbeya and Songwe value chain activities. Elina Lusuva was added as the regional coordinator for Mbeya and Songwe, and Sadock Nkoribigawa was assigned to the Iringa Region, replacing Mr. Allen Charles whose contract was not renewed. Additionally, Mr. Aristaricki Lyimo joined the activity as the new senior agronomist for Zanzibar. Mr. Lyimo played a key role as a consultant where he was responsible for training and supporting FTFT-MnM’s young agronomists. After assessing his work, management decided to offer Mr. Lyimo this position, which had remained vacant to date. Administrative: FTFT-MnM continues experiencing serious challenges in claiming VAT from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). There are currently two batches of VAT claims with TRA and three batches of VAT claims with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The combined value of pending VAT reimbursement exceeds TZS 117 million. To date, the activity has not been able to recover VAT despite close follow-up. Fintrac has received the new guidance from USAID regarding VAT considerations, and has aligned its processes accordingly. Similarly, the activity has not been able to obtain exemptions on vehicles and equipment purchased on partner fund agreements. Three vehicles and two motorcycles were purchased for use of activity partners in February 2018; however, these have not yet been released, since the vendors are still waiting for the VAT exemption paperwork. The same thing occurred with recently purchased equipment for a potato processing line. This has resulted in delays in implementation of partner activities, as well as increased administrative costs. Logistics: With increased partner activities on the ground, a need for additional vehicles for support and monitoring of partner activities has been identified. This limitation has been communicated to USAID. USAID is assisting the activity in identifying possible solutions. Approvals: Five grants under contract were approved in April 2018. Activities with these partners have since commenced. The following approval requests are currently pending USAID approval: o Partner fund agreements for The World Vegetable Center – Regional Center for Africa, Tanzanice Agrofoods Company Ltd., and Suba Agro-Trading & Engineering Company Ltd. (SATEC). o Salary increases for two staff members. o Updated grants under contract manual.
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6. MONITORING, EVALUATION, & LEARNING
In the April - June 2018 quarter, the FTFT-MnM MEL team implemented the following key activities: Strengthening MEL system Processes and Tools for Monitoring Project Progress. In this reporting period, the team worked to improve MEL systems for both direct program intervention and partner implementation. Processes and tools for data collection, data entry, data management and reporting were developed, and used to monitor a variety of achievements including investments, trainings, loans, market linkages, and technology demonstrations. To facilitate onboarding of new partners, the MEL team focused on development of indicators and data capturing tools designed to track progress of partner implementation. New partners supported this quarter included Rijk Zwaan, Agronomos Sin Fronteras, East Africa Seeds, IRDO and TAHEA. In support of FTFT-MnM’s ongoing partnerships, the MEL team focused on evaluating partners’ data collection and reporting systems to ensure that achievements are effectively tracked. Based on the findings of the assessment, the MEL team worked to improve data collection tools for lead farmers responsible for management of partners’ demonstration plots, as well as tools used to track the number of farmers who are trained and receive technical assistances from partners. In support of direct program implementation, the MEL team reviewed the data collection and entry process with FTFT-MnM’s technical teams. This process has ensured that data on achievements across units is centralized into Fintrac’s Client Impact and Results Information System (CIRIS). During this reporting period, new tools for tracking investments by farmer groups were developed. Data entry protocols for sales, marketing, investments, and market linkages were developed and improved. Additionally, the activity focused on improving data analysis tools to meet various reporting requirements. These included improvements to weekly reports used to gauge performance of groups and technicians, as well as tools to monitor partner performance. Additionally, tools for data verification by the MEL staff were improved and new tools were developed. Designing survey tools and protocols. The MEL unit designed three survey tools, described below. 1. Knowledge and Learning Survey tool: Following the knowledge and learning workshop conducted in the second quarter of FY 18, the activity developed a knowledge and learning survey designed inform critical learning questions. The survey was translated into Kiswahili, equipped for mobile use in iFormBuilder, and installed into mobile devices for data collection. The MEL team initiated the survey this quarter, and expects to release the first knowledge and learning brief next quarter. 2. Epicollect Survey tools for Demo Plots and Collection Centers: To facilitate monitoring of demonstration plots, the MEL team launched a new mobile data collection tool using Epicollect. The activity uses Epicollect to document and monitor progress and performance of demonstration plots, and document environmental compliance. After successful use by FTFT-MnM agronomists, the MEL team has revised the tool and expanded its use to activity partners. The MEL team also assisted the policy unit to develop a tool for assessing the status of collection centers within the ZOI. The collection center survey tool allows the policy team to assess effectiveness of the collection centers, and identify opportunities to improve farmer access to markets. 3. Capacity Building MEL Staff: This reporting period, the MEL team conducted a number of capacity building events for their team members.
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In preparation for the knowledge and learning survey, the team worked together to further develop their data collection skills through contributions and revisions to the survey tool, and training on protocols for field-based data collection. MEL specialists were trained on Data Quality Assessments and how to conduct data verification in the field. The DQA training covered topics such as the importance of regular data quality assessment, and aspects of data quality including validity, reliability, completeness, timeliness, precision and integrity. Additional topics included the steps of conducting data quality assessments and audits. MEL specialists received on-going training on interpretation and presentation of data, in order to improve their capacity to lead reporting efforts in their respective units. Training focused on enabling team members to think critically about results, by identifying change over time, comparing targets with achievements, and verifying data accuracy by triangulating based on related metrics. Training also emphasized the importance of presentation of data, and encouraged MEL specialists to understand objectives and audience in order to share results effectively. The partnership M&E specialists received ongoing training on design of partnership monitoring and management systems, including development of output and outcome indicators, reporting templates, and data entry protocols. MnM Technical Teams and Partner Staff: The MEL team provided training to FTFT-MnM’s technical teams on data collection and entry into CIRIS. This quarter, trainings focused on providing guidance to the processing and marketing teams on data collection, data entry, and data management as the project expands the scope of activities. To build the capacity of FTFT-MnM partners, the partnership M&E specialists trained 23 partner staff members from ICL, TAHEA, Syngenta, Balton, IRDO, and Lima Kwanza on data collection and reporting. M&E Reflection Workshop. This quarter, the MEL manager led a reflection workshop to enable MEL staff to identify strengths and weaknesses of the M&E system, and identify areas for improvements. As a result of the workshop, the team improved processes for collection of data on investment, demonstration plots, business plans, market standards, loan repayments, and market linkages. Evaluations and Studies for Gauging Project Outcome and Learning Mid-Year Results Survey. During the reporting period, the project conducted a mid-year results survey to gauge outcome of the activity. The survey reached more than 800 farmers, with a minimum of 6 months of assistance from the activity. The results from the mid-year survey inform FTFT-MnM’s adaptive management strategy, as the project prepares to close the fiscal year. In the coming quarter, the MEL team will conduct the final results survey of fiscal year 2018. The end-year results survey will capture the full results of production cycles completed with assistance from FTFT-MnM over the course of the reporting year. Knowledge and Learning Survey. To continue implementation of CLA activity, FTFT-MnM conducted a knowledge and learning survey. The survey reached more than 200 farmers, including beneficiaries of the program and non-beneficiaries. The team collected information on a variety of topics, including seasonal price variation; factors contributing to women and youth engagement in horticulture value chains; factors driving decisions to produce and sell or consume nutrient-rich crops, technologies employed to adapt to risk; and access to public and private extension services for fruits and vegetables. The information gathered will improve understanding of horticultural sector competitiveness, inclusiveness, nutrition
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Mbeya Zonal M&E Specialist clarifies issue during in house Iringa Zonal M&E Specialist providing support to training of enumerators enumerators during field testing of the survey tool sensitivity, resilience, and implementation effectiveness in horticultural sector improvement. Survey results will be available by the end of the August, and will be summarized in a learning brief.
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7. COMMUNICATIONS
FTFT-MnM communications component helps brand the activity and communicate the messages to the public by ensuring that the branding rules and regulations of the USAID are followed. During the last quarter, FTFT-MnM reached out to the beneficiaries using different media platforms. The following was accomplished through the communications department. Monthly Updates. FTFT-MnM continued to give updates on the current activities taking place in the areas of implementation. Three monthly bulletins that provide updates across interventions were produced and shared with stakeholders (see Annex I). The information was shared through the activity’s email list database. Design, Branding & Marking In this quarter, the activity continued the provision of services to stakeholders so they align with the FTF marking and branding procedures. This time through the unit, the activity provided support to ICL and Balton Tanzania on the proper making of the field signposts. For the marketing unit, training tools called “Market crops standards tools for Tanzania Mainland” were designed. In addition, the tools for Zanzibar were upgraded to fit the trainers’ requirements. These tools provide guidelines to farmers to produce quality crops that markets/buyers and or other consumers in the value chain need. Ten tools were developed and designed ready for printing and dissemination. These tools included watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, onions, cabbages, and Irish potatoes plus same three tools crops for Zanzibar on watermelon, tomatoes, and sweet peppers. Under the farming as a business component, communication materials were designed to illustrate the three possible technology packages. These tools provide farming technologies at different investment and knowledge levels, to enable farmers with different capacities to adopt the most suitable technology package for them. Other upgraded documents include market trends, which were initially produced as flyers but now have upgraded for banner training materials, which will make it easy for activity specialists to train as well as reducing the printing costs. Media. During this quarter, one of the recipients of the monthly updates, who is also a contributor to one of the media outlets in Tanzania, produced an opinion article, which was published in one of the major national newspapers called The Citizen. A link for the produced article is also available. In addition, the unit is preparing a strategic plan for utilizing other media outlets in the future. This includes radio stations such Mbeya Highlands FM, which have shown interest in working with the activity. Success Stories. Success stories are of significant importance in the activity’s communications strategy. During this quarter, one success story was developed and disseminated, which is available in Annex II.
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Coordination / Networking. Extension agents who are participating in FTFT-MnM’s boot camps are added to an email/WhatsApp network for information sharing of technical documents and training pieces. These platforms were initiated this quarter with an initial 76 people (beneficiaries of the boot camp). Two different training tools were shared through this platform. In addition, through the WhatsApp platform, this group receives training invitations, information on farmers’ field days and other relevant activities. Also in the last quarter, the department participated in the USAID implementing partners’ hub through an established communications-working group to improve collaboration. This will also involve training/capacity building to local NGO working with implementing partners for sustainability and sharing of information and reports.
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8. SPECIAL EVENTS FOR NEXT QUARTER
Next quarter has several special events including a large number of horticulture stakeholders: FTFT-MnM will have a strong presence at Nane Nane this year. The activity will be exhibiting in Mbeya, Morogoro, and the first ever Nane Nane event in Unguja, which will also be a joint Feed the Future exhibit with NAFAKA and ENGINE. FTFT-MnM boot camps will, for the first time, use contracted service providers to conduct the training. The first two August trainings will be held in Morogoro and Zanzibar. A stakeholders meeting will be held in Iringa with regional government authorities and other key stakeholders to decide on a joint approach to scaling the 3 Technology Package approach to extension workers across the region. The national Pesticide Safety campaign has been delayed until after Nane Nane. The campaign will include stakeholders such as CropLife, TAHA, Syngenta, Ministry of Agriculture, and others. The first horticulture regional chapter meeting will be held to bring together horticulture stakeholders and provide a forum for building relations, sharing information, discussing pertinent issues, and identifying future collaborations. Partner training and workshops will be held in all regions to introduce their activities to staff and local stakeholders.
9. HOW IMPLEMENTING PARTNER HAS ADDRESSED A/COR COMMENTS FROM THE LAST QUARTERLY OR SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Feedback from the previous report included the addition of disaggregates (gender and youth) and percentage achievements with respect to FY 2018 and LOP on the indicator table presented in Section 1.2. Another suggestion was to provide expanded reporting on partner progress. These suggestions have been implemented in the present report. A new section has been included under IR 3.3 named “Partner Highlights” which expands on partner activities for this quarter.
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ANNEX I: MONTHLY UPDATES
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ANNEX II: SUCCESS STORIES
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ANNEX III: PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SUMMARY TABLE Targets Indicator Indicator Disaggregate Baseline Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Unit Source LOP (09/17) (09/18) (09/19) (09/20) (01/21) Purpose: Increase the productivity and profitability in horticultural value chains Number of households benefiting directly Duration; 1 from USG assistance under Feed the IR1/ EG.3-1 0 1,950 9,000 25,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 Households Location Future Sub-Purpose 1: Scale nutrition-sensitive improvements in smallholder productivity, while integrating large numbers of women and youth Number of farmers and others who have Value chain applied improved technologies or Sub-IR 1.1/ actor type; 2 0 0 8,100 22,500 35,000 36,000 36,000 Farmers management practices with USG EG.3.2-17 Technology assistance type; Sex; Age Number of hectares of land under Technology Sub-IR 1.2/ 3 improved technologies or management type; Sex; Age; 0 0 6,251 18,811 35,114 35,114 35,114 Ha EG.3.2-18 practices with USG assistance Commodity Number of individuals who have received Type of USG supported short-term agricultural Sub-IR 1.1/ 4 individual; Sex; 0 3,300 15,000 35,000 55,000 60,000 60,000 Individuals sector productivity or food security EG.3.2-1 Age training Percentage of female direct beneficiaries of United States Government nutrition- IR 6/ 5 62 N/A 64 65 67 67 67 Percent sensitive agriculture activities consuming a EG.3.3-10 diet of minimum diversity Total quantity of targeted nutrient-rich value chain commodities produced by IR 6/ Nutrient-rich 6 direct beneficiaries with United States 0 N/A 226.90 723.55 1,272.29 1,272.29 1,272.3 Mt EG.3.3-11 Commodity Government assistance that is set aside for home consumption Sub-Purpose 2: Increase the profitability of horticulture market systems and trade, while deepening the depth & breadth of benefits to women & youth Value of small-holder incremental sales IR 2/ 7 generated with Feed the Future Commodity 0 0 6.10 19.85 37.40 9.81 73.17 USD Million EG.3.2-19 implementation Number of farmers that have been verified Sex; Age; 8 Custom n/a 0 1,200 2,800 4,600 5,000 5,000 Farmers to meet market standards Standard type
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Targets Indicator Indicator Disaggregate Baseline Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Unit Source LOP (09/17) (09/18) (09/19) (09/20) (01/21) Type of loan Value of agricultural and rural loans as a Sub-IR 2.4/ 9 recipient; Sex; 0 0 0.95 2.25 3.0 0.8 7.00 USD Million result of USG assistance EG.3.2-6 Age of recipient Number of for-profit private enterprises, producers organizations, water users Type of associations, women's groups, trade and Sub-IR 1.1/ organization; 10 business associations, and community- 0 100 350 850 1,375 1,375 1,375 Organizations EG.3.2-4 New/ based organizations (CBOs) receiving USG Continuing food security-related organizational development assistance Value of new private sector capital investment in the agriculture sector or IR 3/ 11 None 0 N/A 2.0 2.0 2.80 0.76 7.56 USD Million food chain leveraged by Feed the Future EG.3.2-22 implementation Sub-Purpose 3: Strengthen the capacity of local systems linked to horticulture Number of public-private partnerships IR 3/ Partnership 12 0 0 20 5 0 0 25 Partnerships formed as a result of USG assistance EG.3.2-5 focus Number of public and private entities 13 engaged in policy coordination Custom 0 N/A 15 20 15 0 50 Entities mechanisms Number of agricultural and nutritional enabling environment policies analyzed, Sub-IR 1.3/ Policy area; 14 0 0 8 7 0 0 15 Policies consulted on, drafted or revised, approved EG.3.1-12 Process/Step and implemented with USG assistance Cross-Cutting Themes Percent of women in leadership positions 15 Custom 47 47 47 50 50 50 50 Percent in producer organizations Percent of youth in leadership positions in 16 Custom 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 Percent producer organizations Number of people using climate information or implementing risk reducing Sub-IR 1.1/ 17 Sex; Age 0 0 6,750 18,750 28,000 30,000 30,000 People actions to improve resilience to climate EG.11-6 change as supported by USG assistance
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