Sustainable Agricultural Chain Development

Publications about the implementation of the Sustainable Agricultural Chain Development programme of Vredeseilanden and its regional VECO offices: case studies, instruments, tools, reports, systematisation exercises,...

Case study: Promotion of the rice value chain in Benin

Case study: Promotion of the rice value chain in Benin

Rice is becoming increasingly important in Benin. A luxury commodity until a few years ago, it is now becoming a daily staple food for a large part of the population.

11/10/2011 - 17:12

SACD Publication

The Farmer Effect: presentations and background readers for the cases

The Farmer Effect: presentations and background readers for the cases

On Friday 14th of October Vredeseilanden and the University of Leuven organised a 'farmer effect' workshop on how different value chain actors within agricultural and food chains take initiatives towards sustainability on economic, social, cultura

10/10/2011 - 13:37

SACD Publication

Case study: Increased incomes for Indonesian cocoa farmers in sustainable markets

Case study: Increased incomes for Indonesian cocoa farmers in sustainable markets

VECO’s experience working in Sulawesi in partnership with the global cocoa trader Armajaro illustrates how partnering with the private sector can optimize our impact, improve smallholder farmers' livelihoods, and increase the likely sustainability

7/10/2011 - 15:03

SACD Publication