500 million smallholders in the world represent the very first mile of most agricultural commodities. They bear most of the environmental and social responsibilities of their value chains: safety, carbon sequestration, human right issues, biodiversity or water preservation. In this regard, using digital tools holds the key to ensure programs can be scaled up in a cost-effective manner. Ksapa has unique expertise in the space and hereby shares some tips to ensure successful adoption of digital tools with smallholders across emerging markets.
Category Archives: Smallholding Farmers
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Oct
Oct
The Science Based Targets Network’s (SBTN) Initial Target Validation Pilot Summary Report (2024) provides key insights into the pilot phase of validating corporate science-based targets (SBTs) for nature, focusing on land and freshwater. The pilot shows ultimately that too much efforts are invested in top down approaches whereas what’s on the ground is already quite clear.
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Sep
Sep
Coffee is more than just a beverage; with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed daily, it is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world and one of the most traded agricultural commodities. The largest coffee-producing nations—Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia—are responsible for 63% of the global supply, while major consumers such as the European Union and the United States dominate the market.
07
Aug
Aug
A landscape approach for business is a strategic framework that aims to balance environmental, social, and economic objectives, recognizing that business activities are interconnected with the broader ecological and social systems in which they operate. Learning from our experience and programs at Ksapa, here are the key elements and benefits of a landscape approach for business
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Jul
Jul
The development of GHG programs sequestrating carbon across agricultural value chains comes with environmental and human right related risks to be properly understood. Ksapa is able to produce robust due diligence first. And Ksapa deploys robust sequestration programs second. That all goes hand in hand and here is how it works.
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Feb
Feb
Cocoa is the main component of a vast industry with far-reaching repercussions on a global scale. While many of us love chocolate for its taste, cocoa has a less sweet side that poses serious problems. The cultivation and production processes are linked to complex challenges covering social, environmental and economic dimensions. Challenges, analysis and new solutions.
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Jan
Jan
Coconut plantations, which often receive minimal attention compared to crops such as palm oil, represent a less profitable and less attractive option for farmers. Coconut growing is not just an industry, but also a vital part of rural economies. Overview and solutions.
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Dec
Dec
In this article we summarise a recent session we hosted on ICTforAg on how best to leverage low-tech digital solutions for agricultural transformation across developing economies bringing in perspectives from policy research, on-ground nonprofit, and a large telecom provider.
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Dec
Dec
In this blog, Ksapa discusses the key challenges in agriculture and learnings from the agricultural events held during COP 28
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Nov
Nov
Rice is more than just a staple food; it contributes to nearly one-fifth of all human consumed calories globally. The reliance on this cereal draws a clear picture of its indispensable role in ensuring food security, especially in developing countries. Today, rice consumption is increasing globally, while productivity is declining due to numerous factors.
