Agriculture is the backbone of most developing countries and a key driver for growth and progress. Tag delivered agriculture-based livelihood improvement solutions that stimulate climate resilience through local capacity building and adapted technologies. We developed the capabilities of local farmers by bringing in valuable Israeli agricultural expertise to introduce new crop varieties, enhance farming methods and improve water usage to increase yields and crop quality.
In Sri Lanka, Tag established an agriculture training center and model farm and we introduced and tested the impact of drip irrigation in the heart of an area battered by war and the Asian Tsunami. In Rwanda, we helped develop agriculture training at the Agohozo Shalom Youth Village. In Kenya, we installed rain harvesting systems at various elementary schools in the Homa Bay area, which not only provided reliable and clean water for the children. As part of that project, we supported the development of school farms to grow crops and raise animals, which enabled the schools to grow food to generate food to feed the students and income for the school.
In South Shan State in Myanmar, we ran a major project called Plan Bee, advancement of the beekeeping sector by introducing innovation and technical expertise, developing markets, and creating economic opportunities for women. Funded by UNOPS to improve livelihoods and food security of vulnerable communities and rural farmers, our project included an establishing a beekeeping center, a honey business, an extensive network of on and off field training, and the introduction of a range of new techniques and equipment.
In the Myanmar Dry Zone, Tag also worked on a large scaled initiative to enhance the sesame sector by improving the quality and quantity of sesame yield and advancing its market access and value for thousands of farmers.
In Kenya, we delivered a rice growing project helping 2,000 farmers to improve irrigation and climate resilience, facilitating access to agricultural inputs alongside Integrated Pest Management and providing extensive training as well as support with market development. Our revolving loan fund empowered women to develop successful farms and agri-businesses.
