At the Gaseke washing station, agronomy officers introduced a season-long coaching program focused on pruning, compost use, replanting, and better harvesting timing. The support was designed to help farmers improve quality without increasing pressure on the environment.
The results were immediate. Farmers who adopted the new practices reported cleaner cherry selection, better drying discipline, and stronger yields. The cooperative also used the program to train lead farmers who could share knowledge across neighboring plots.
This work is part of a broader effort to connect production improvements with market incentives, ensuring that quality gains are visible both in the cup and in farmer income.
- Pruning and canopy management training
- Better post-harvest sorting and drying practices
- Peer-to-peer farmer mentorship across the cooperative
