Agriculture

Take our August news quiz to find out how much you know about current events and how they tie back to TechnoServe's mission to end world poverty.

In Mexico, smallholder farmers are learning how to transform their farms into prosperous, sustainable agribusinesses with support from TechnoServe and Walmart Foundation Mexico.

TechnoServe President and CEO Will Warshauer recently traveled to Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. Read insights from his trip and learn how TechnoServe is working to boost small business development and food systems in West Africa.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re featuring three young people who have gained the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to succeed. Read their stories, then vote for your favorite photo.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, coffee farmers are employing new regenerative agriculture practices that improve yields, increase incomes, and allow farmers to meet their families' needs while also promoting biodiversity and conservation.

In Uganda, young people like Akankwasa Ismas are gaining new business skills to help them thrive as vanilla farmers.

The 2024 Olympic Games recently opened in Paris, France. For the first time in history, the games will feature an equal number of what? Find out in TechnoServe's latest world news quiz.

Learn about five practical strategies to address poverty, from promoting regenerative agriculture to leveraging technology for development. Discover how these approaches are creating sustainable pathways out of poverty and explore how you can contribute to building a more equitable world.

In the heart of Tomatlán, Mexico, a municipality whose name means “among tomatoes” in Nahuatl, a group of farmers unite around a shared dream. These producers work tirelessly to grow as an agribusiness and leave a lasting legacy for their families.

West Africa, a burgeoning hub in the global cashew industry, is making significant strides despite facing numerous challenges. As the region processes a growing share of its raw cashew nuts, addressing both buyers’ and sellers’ concerns becomes essential to ensure sustainable growth.