Scaling Up Rice Production for Local Markets
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Project Objective
To strengthen Sierra Leone’s rice value chain through technology, training, and market linkages that empower smallholder farmers, especially women and youth.
Our Approach
Advocate Plus introduced a climate-smart model combining precision agriculture, drone technology, and cooperative training to modernize rice farming and reduce post-harvest losses.
Key Activities & Highlights
- Modernization — Introduced drones for aerial mapping and crop monitoring.
- Farmer Training — Trained 2,000 farmers in agronomy and post-harvest management.
- Women’s Empowerment — Formed 30 women-led cooperatives and improved access to credit.
- Market Linkages — Strengthened local trader partnerships and improved rice packaging.
Why It Matters
This initiative set a national precedent for integrating AI and drones in agriculture, creating a scalable model for sustainable food systems and rural empowerment.
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- Phone: [SL]+232 31 664 853