Beyond the Field: Lompoul Farmers Conquer Urban Markets
Discover how farmers in Lompoul are revolutionizing the way they sell their produce. Thanks to our market access support, they are now transporting their harvests directly to urban markets in Dakar.
This new approach solves the growing problem of post-harvest losses and crop abandonment caused by a lack of viable outlets. The farmers are now paid directly, which allows them to maximize their income. In fact, prices in urban markets are, on average, 70% higher than in local markets. As one of the beneficiaries testifies, this new model even allowed him to invest in increasing the power of his solar pump to expand his business. He says, « Thanks to your support, I was able to buy another solar panel for my field, and we’re really happy with the work you’re doing. »
This initiative is a true success story, proving that access to quality markets is the key to improving farmers’ incomes and building a more sustainable and prosperous agricultural future.