OUR IMPACT AND FIELD STORIES

We believe development impact should be demonstrated through evidence, not promises.

Our activities are at different stages, and we distinguish between completed programmes, ongoing work and future plans.

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Northern Uganda: Building Farmer Readiness

The 2026 smallholder chilli initiative has brought together farmer engagement, production support, location records and quality-related training.

With 77 farmers enrolled or contracted during the year and 44 reported as currently active, the programme provides a practical setting for understanding the challenges farmers face in moving towards more structured agricultural markets.

Our continuing work focuses on strengthening production practices, documentation, quality awareness and farmer participation.

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Kenya: Exploring Community Exchange

The 2025 barter initiative involving 55 reported participants provided an opportunity to explore how rural households can use agricultural production and reciprocity to improve access to food.

The experience has informed learning about community cooperation, local economic institutions and the potential role of non-cash exchange in strengthening resilience.

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Uganda and Kenya: Connecting Research With Practice

Through participation in university-linked initiatives, TRN has supported farmer engagement, field activities, knowledge exchange and the development of practical approaches to agricultural inclusion.

These experiences inform our future programmes and help identify where additional research, investment and community participation are needed.

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Our Commitment to Impact Measurement

As our programmes develop, we aim to report consistently on:

• Farmers and households participating.

• Training activities delivered.

• Changes in agricultural knowledge and practices.

• Produce quality and post-harvest outcomes.

• Access to market information and opportunities.

• Household food security and economic resilience.

• Participation by women and young people.

• Development of locally governed institutions.

We recognise that participation figures alone do not demonstrate lasting impact. We are committed to improving our monitoring and reporting so that achievements, challenges and lessons can be assessed transparently.