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Farmer Success Database

Documented transformations — from degraded soil to nutrient-dense harvests and family food security.

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Stories (3)

Urban Balcony to Family Food Security

Mixed vegetablesAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Before

Family relied on market produce with limited fresh greens.

After

Year-round balcony harvest supplying 60% of household vegetables.

12 sqm balcony

Teff Field Restored with Compost Tea

TeffAmhara, Ethiopia

Before

Soil compaction and declining teff quality over 10 years.

After

Restored soil structure and improved grain protein content within two seasons.

5 hectares

From Degraded Plot to Nutrient-Dense Harvest

VegetablesOromia, Ethiopia

Before

Low organic matter, heavy chemical dependency, poor yields.

After

40% yield increase after compost and bio-fertilizer program.

2 hectares