Project Overview
The Climate-Smart Farming Initiative is Faminga's flagship program designed to address the dual challenges of climate change adaptation and mitigation in agricultural communities. By implementing a comprehensive suite of climate-resilient agricultural practices, we're helping farmers reduce their vulnerability to extreme weather events while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farming activities.
Our approach integrates traditional knowledge with modern agricultural science, focusing on practices that sequester carbon in soil, conserve water resources, and build ecosystem resilience. The program works directly with smallholder farmers, providing training, resources, and ongoing support to transition to climate-smart methods.
Project Objectives
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Increase agricultural resilience to climate shocks through diversified farming systems
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Reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by 30% in participating farms
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Enhance soil health and carbon sequestration through regenerative practices
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Improve farmer livelihoods through increased productivity and climate resilience
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Create market linkages for climate-smart agricultural products
Target Beneficiaries
Our program primarily targets smallholder farmers in climate-vulnerable regions, with a special focus on:
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Farmers in drought-prone and flood-prone areas
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Women farmers and female-headed households
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Youth interested in sustainable agriculture
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Indigenous communities with traditional agricultural knowledge
Project Details
Project Duration
April 2023 - March 2028 (5 years)
Project Lead
Dr. Amara Okafor
Agricultural Sustainability Director
Locations
Eastern Region (8 districts)
Central Region (6 districts)
Northern Region (4 districts)
Budget
$4.8 million USD
Current Status
Key Technologies
Healthy soil with high organic matter is key to carbon sequestration