In the Philippines, over one-third of the estimated 12 million people who work in the agricultural sector live in poverty. Unable to obtain high-quality resources for farm production or training to improve productivity, many smallholder farmers face low annual yields, keeping them trapped in the cycle of debt and poverty.
Kennemer Foods International (KFI) is an agribusiness company committed to improving livelihoods – notably of smallholder farmers of cacao, grains, banana and seedlings – by providing high-quality planting material, input on farming techniques, financing for upfront investments and, ultimately, access to the global commodities markets. With continuous training and on-the-ground technical support throughout the crops’ lifecycle, KFI delivers an end-to-end solution in the growing and trading of high-quality agricultural crops.
KFI is a legacy engagement and no longer part of the core LGT VP portfolio. We began working with KFI in 2014 and have provided them with comprehensive support across three areas:
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