Sustainable Agriculture
Transforming African agriculture through sustainable farming, food security initiatives, and value chain development that improves livelihoods for millions.
Why This Matters
Agriculture is Africa's economic backbone, yet the sector remains trapped in a cycle of low productivity.
Agriculture employs over 60% of Africa's workforce and accounts for roughly 23% of the continent's GDP. Yet African farmers produce far below their potential, with yields often less than half the global average due to limited access to modern inputs, financing, and markets.
Climate change is intensifying challenges -- droughts, floods, and shifting seasons threaten harvests and push vulnerable farming communities deeper into poverty. Meanwhile, post-harvest losses of up to 40% mean that even what is produced often never reaches consumers.
Africa has 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land. Unlocking this potential through sustainable, climate-smart agriculture could feed the continent and power economic growth for decades to come.
60%
of Africa's workforce employed in agriculture
40%
of food lost post-harvest in some regions
60%
of world's uncultivated arable land is in Africa
23%
of continental GDP from agriculture
Our Approach
We empower farmers with knowledge, technology, and market access to build sustainable livelihoods.
Climate-Smart Farming
We train farmers in techniques that increase productivity while building resilience to climate shocks -- including conservation agriculture, agroforestry, and water harvesting.
Market Linkages
We bridge the gap between smallholder farmers and profitable markets through cooperative formation, quality standards training, and buyer-seller platforms.
Sustainable Resource Management
Our programs promote responsible use of water, soil, and biodiversity resources to ensure that today's farming practices protect tomorrow's potential.
Programs & Initiatives
Building food security and agricultural prosperity across the continent.
Smallholder Farmer Empowerment Program
Training smallholder farmers in sustainable agriculture techniques, soil management, and climate-smart farming practices to boost yields and income.
Agricultural Value Chain Development
Connecting farmers to markets through improved post-harvest handling, storage solutions, and direct linkages with buyers and processors.
Food Security & Nutrition Initiative
Promoting diverse crop cultivation and nutritional education to combat malnutrition and build food-secure communities.
AgriTech Innovation Hub
Introducing technology-driven solutions including mobile-based market information, precision agriculture tools, and digital extension services.
Our Impact in Numbers
Growing prosperity from the ground up across African farming communities.
2,500+
Farmers Trained
40%
Average Yield Increase
12
Agricultural Cooperatives Supported
5,000
Hectares Under Sustainable Practices
“When smallholder farmers gain access to knowledge, technology, and fair markets, they don't just feed their families -- they become engines of economic growth for entire communities.”
Hoop Africa Agriculture Team
Smallholder Farmer Empowerment Program
Related Resources
Explore our research and stories on sustainable agriculture in Africa.