Agriculture

In the countries where Mercy Corps works, agriculture is the primary means of food security for 57 percent of the population. 

People in these countries face incredible obstacles: soaring prices for food, seeds and other supplies, outdated technology, unfavorable or limited access to markets and financial services, and poor soil and water management. 

But with targeted investments and technical support, smallholder farmers hold the potential not only to improve their lives but also to contribute to a more productive, resilient and inclusive food and agriculture system.

That’s why we help farmers increase productivity, secure access to land, and prepare for environmental shocks and stresses. We also strengthen agricultural markets — thus improving farmers’ access to products, services, and marketplaces — by collaborating with traders, input suppliers, processors, and government bodies. Our holistic approach includes motiving and equipping young people to shape the future of agriculture in their respective countries.

Every year, we connect nearly 1 million farmers to the resources they need to increase production, feed families and boost incomes.

For more technical details on our agriculture programs, please download the documents below:

• Mercy Corps Agriculture Approach
• Horn of Africa Livestock Market Systems Strategy Brief (2022-2032)
• Young People and Agriculture: Strategic Priorities for Impact