Our Work

Our work has three primary focuses: we test regenerative agricultural methods in the Sankuru context, we develop agricultural systems with local farmers in mind, and we improve production for local markets with a broader market in view.

Field Trials

Since 2022 we have been testing regenerative methods in the local context focusing on the local staple which is rice. We have developed the Kuke-Kete base system for rice farmers to adopt. Our continued efforts will be in developing year round cropping systems that continue to improve soil and incorporate a diversity of crops.

Compost Campaigns

Compost Campaigns began in 2024 in 6 different communities in the Sankuru. These campaigns have proven to be and integral part of our outreach and discovery process. Composting introduces paradigm shifting concepts of how soil works. It has also been essential to identify central obstacles to understanding and adoption of regenerative systems.

Kuke-Kete

Launching in 2025 our developed base program called "Kuke-Kete" (strengthen the ground) is being deployed to a test group of farmers. Our objective is training farmers through compost production, rice crop establishment, harvest, and a rotational crop. Integral to this project is the research that will be conducted along side the learning process of these farmers. Outcomes in this project will inform future iterations of our research and core outreach.

Market R & D

The Sankuru's economy is struggling for a variety of reasons. It is isolated from larger markets and the function of local markets are not well defined. We would like to quantify the local market and identify opportunities to add value. The long term aim is to encourage broader and more diverse markets and the systems that can feed into them.