The programme supported the industry on climate change adaptation, tree production, beekeeping, and increased availability of fuel efficient cookstoves. In addition, a multi-stakeholder Mulanje landscape initiative has started.
Key Achievements
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350,000
tree seedlings grown and 245,000 tea plants planted
overseen by 27 farmer groups from Mulanje and Thyolo
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8
Tree nurseries received in-depth business coaching
to enable a transition to mini-enterprises
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9,931
Fuel-efficient cookstoves produced by tea farmers
of which 7,688 have been sold within tea communities
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300
Farmers (61% women) trained on beekeeping and honey sales
to provide a meaningful contribution to household incomes
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4,660
Solar products purchased by tea farmers
Rolling out solar lights to tea farmers using revolving funds set up by Taylors of Harrogate and The Ringtons Tea Growing Community Trust Fund
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