SNV‘s DFCD (Dutch Fund for Climate and Development) team signed a funding agreement with Steward Globe Ltd (SGL), an emerging seed company, to build farmers’ climate resilience in Zambia.
The DFCD origination grant funding provided €308,862. Following the agreement, the DFCD will support SGL by providing climate-resilient seeds and extension services. In addition, the company will use the funds to carry out market research, train approximately 700 new smallholder farmers in Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices and conduct Gender Equality and Social Inclusive Studies.
The company SGL has committed €150,477 to the project. The signing event was carried out by Stephanie Angomwile, CEO of SGL and Lucy Fulgence, Country Director SNV Zambia, and was witnessed by staff from both organizations.