Programme Overview
The Commercial Agribusiness for Sustainable Horticulture (CASH) project is implemented by AICC Africa in partnership with Norwegian Church Aid (NCA). Since 2019, CASH has been transforming smallholder horticulture in Dowa District by providing micro-investment support including drip irrigation kits, quality seedlings, and structured market linkages.
957+
Farmers Reached
1,200+
Drip Kits Installed
5,300+
HH Members Benefiting
Dowa
District
Objectives
- Transform subsistence horticulture into profitable commercial enterprise for smallholder farmers
- Install drip irrigation kits to enable year-round vegetable and fruit production
- Provide quality seedlings and agronomic training to improve yields and produce quality
- Facilitate structured market linkages connecting farmers to buyers and processors
- Improve household food security and nutrition through diversified horticultural production
Key Crops Supported
- Tomatoes — primary cash crop with strong local and regional market demand
- Cucumbers — high-value crop for urban markets
- Okra — traditional vegetable with growing commercial demand
- Watermelon — seasonal cash crop with good market prices