Discover & Invest

These are Rikolto's focus areas

Sustainable cocoa

Building resilient cocoa farming communities

Inclusive Business

Equitable sharing of risks and profits between chain actors

Sustainable rice for all

Fewer greenhouse gas emissions from rice fields and better market access for farmers

#YouthInAg

Investing in young people to harvest future-proof solutions

#Coffee4Future

A competitive sector, creating equitable conditions for all

Food Smart Cities

Building bridges for sustainable and fair food in cities

Promoting the future of Benin’s rice
Local supply does not cover the needs of Benin’s population, and half of the rice on the urban markets comes from abroad. Last update (26/06/2020): Sustainable rice cultivation in the Collines area of Benin
Cinnamon in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia
Small-scale cinnamon farmers grow organic vegetables to diversify their sources of income. Last update (24/06/2020): Koerintji cinnamon brings sweet deals for farmers
East Africa Food Trade project - Completed
Smallholders produce around 80-90% of maize, rice and other staples in East Africa, many are net buyers of staples, with less than a third selling their produce. Through the establishment of Village Stores, organising collective sales and other initiatives, market access of the farmers improved significantly. Last update (28/05/2020): Farmers have been earning 8 million dollars in the past two years
Burkinabe women design an innovative, sustainable business model
Franchising allows them to improve the quality of home-parboiled rice, and sell it at a higher price Last update (04/05/2020): DGD visits Rikolto's partners in Burkina Faso
Bananas from Senegal
Senegalese farmers grow quality bananas, ready for local and export markets. Last update (01/04/2020): The banana, a crop that can sustain its men… and women
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Arumeru, Tanzania - Completed
High Value Crops: the perfect tool to fight poverty Last update (01/04/2020): Organized farmers – Key to inclusion of small-scale producers markets.
Strengthening the cocoa sector in Ecuador
We support rural families to improve the sustainability of their farms, and link producer organisations with rewarding export markets.
Strengthening the success of Mali’s rice
We want Malian farmers to be able to compete with imported rice, which - for the moment being - has nicer packages, looks cleaner, and is cheaper.
Congolese rice farmers conquer the local market
Eight rice cooperatives in the Ruzizi valley join forces and win the hearts of beer and rice fans.

Discover & Invest

These are Rikolto's focus areas

Sustainable cocoa

Inclusive Business

Sustainable rice for all

#YouthInAg

#Coffee4Future

Food Smart Cities

Promoting the future of Benin’s rice

Cinnamon in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia

East Africa Food Trade project - Completed

Burkinabe women design an innovative, sustainable business model

Bananas from Senegal

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Arumeru, Tanzania - Completed

Strengthening the cocoa sector in Ecuador

Strengthening the success of Mali’s rice

Congolese rice farmers conquer the local market

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