Farming is the lifeblood of 80% of families in Timor-Leste.

 

But traditional techniques can't keep pace with the new challenges posed by drought, climate change and entrenched poverty. These problems hit farmers first and hardest, and communities are forced to choose between conserving precious resources and supporting families.

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But conservation agriculture offers a solution. Using sustainable techniques and centuries-old knowledge, we support rural communities across Timor-Leste to farm for the future and break free from poverty.

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