The Conservation Agriculture Regional Programme (CARP), implemented between 2013 and 2015, was a transformative initiative that introduced Conservation Agriculture practices to smallholder farmers across Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The programme aimed to improve productivity, enhance resilience to climate change, and promote sustainable farming systems.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS
- Project Name: Conservation Agriculture Regional Programme (CARP)
- Duration: 2013 – 2015
- Focus Area: Conservation Agriculture
- Coverage: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda
- Partners: CFU Tanzania, HRNS, TGT
- Donor: NORAD
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The CARP programme was designed to promote sustainable agricultural practices through Conservation Agriculture techniques such as minimum tillage, crop residue retention, and crop rotation. In Tanzania, CFU Tanzania worked closely with local partners including HRNS and TGT to deliver training and support to farmers through demonstration plots and a Farmer-to-Farmer extension approach.
KEY ACTIVITIES
- Establishment of demonstration plots for practical farmer training
- Training farmers on Conservation Agriculture practices
- Promotion of minimum tillage and crop residue management
- Farmer-to-Farmer extension and knowledge sharing
- Collaboration with local partner organizations
IMPACT
- Trained over 20,000 farmers across the region
- Improved crop yields for maize, beans, and cotton
- Increased farmer resilience to climate variability
- Reduced labor and improved soil moisture retention
- Strengthened adoption of sustainable farming practices