The Sweet Challenge
Through MEDA's Farms to Markets project, Ismoil Isokov and his family are benefiting from increased fruit and vegetable yields, and are looking forward to accessing new markets for their honey products.
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Drip Kits and Better Tomatoes in Zambia!
Under the MEDA voucher program for water technologies in Zambia, farmers are entitled to one voucher and have the choice between a drip irrigation kit or a pressure pump. Shortwell Cheembe chose a drip irrigation kit with a plan to use it for growing tomatoes. During the client satisfaction interview, Shortwell indicated that the results have been amazing.
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A Step in Developing Sustainable Water Technology Supply Markets in Zambia
“My production levels have increased and I should able to purchase another treadle pump soon. The important thing is that I now know where to purchase the treadle pumps. Acquiring my first treadle pump under the voucher program has helped me”, John Kaumbu, Smallholder farmer, Zambia, January 2009
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Humara’s Story
Despite the cultural barriers she faces as a female micro business owner, Humara’s entrepreneurial spirit is serving to increase her family’s income and inspire marginalized women across Pakistan.
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Hebert's Story
“This year the floods affected my irrigated crop, but since I have a treadle pump now I think I can reverse the effects of the floods and still produce good yields,” Mr. Hebert Musuna a farmer under the voucher programme said.
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Kheziya's Story
“This time I have been able to make a better decision on the choice of treadle pump I bought because I saw what a number of suppliers had to offer,” Ms Kheziya Munsanje of Pemba said.
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