Livelihood Skills Adum Banso, Western Region
Additional Livelihoods Training Support to Adum Banso Smallholder Oil Palm Farmers
2019 — 2024
Partner: Benso Oil Palm Plantation
The Challenge
Smallholder oil palm farmers struggled with long waiting periods (3 to 5 years) before oil palm plantations reached commercial maturity, resulting in seasonal cash flow gaps.
ARATC's Response
ARATC provided additional livelihood training and support in piggery, beekeeping, poultry production, and soap making to improve their quality of life before attaining commercial yields.
Activities Delivered
- 1Training sessions in piggery, beekeeping, poultry, and soap making
- 2Distribution of agricultural inputs and setup materials
- 3Business coaching and cooperative management support
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Verified Results
Outputs
- Adum Banso smallholders trained in diversified income streams
- Individual piggery, beekeeping, and soap production units established
- Periodic monitoring and technical backstopping reviews completed
Outcomes
- Improved household quality of life during pre-harvest years
- Reduced dependency on a single cash crop
- Strengthened community resilience and local economic development
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