Location
Kaoma
Kaoma • Kaoma Agriculture Recovery Support Project (KDARSP)
Kaoma Agriculture Recovery Support Project (KDARSP)
Partners
Danish Embassy (DANIDA) / Oxfam GB / the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MACO)
Status
Inactive
About This Project
The Kaoma Agriculture Recovery Support Project (KDARSP) was implemented in Kaoma District of Western Province, including Mayukwayukwa Refugee Settlement. The project focused on restoring agricultural livelihoods and improving food security among vulnerable smallholder farming households affected by limited access to inputs, low productivity, and climate-related challenges.
Many households in the area depended on subsistence farming but faced declining yields due to poor farming practices, lack of irrigation, and vulnerability to drought and erratic rainfall. The project was designed to support recovery while strengthening long-term agricultural resilience.
Partners and Support
The project was funded by the Danish Embassy (DANIDA) and implemented by Keepers Zambia Foundation in partnership with Oxfam GB and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MACO).
Project Locations
Western Province
- Kaoma - Mayukwayukwa Refugee Settlement
- Kaoma - Surrounding rural farming communities
Key Objectives
Improving access to quality seeds and agricultural inputs
Promoting conservation farming practices
Supporting small-scale irrigation for year-round production
Strengthening farmer groups and cooperatives
Improving food processing, storage, and preservation practices
Building capacity of farmers and extension workers
Key Activities
Agricultural Inputs and Training
The project supported smallholder farmers with improved seeds and agricultural inputs, alongside training in conservation farming techniques to improve productivity and resilience to climate variability.
Irrigation and Production Support
Small-scale irrigation systems were introduced to enable dry-season farming and reduce reliance on rainfall, allowing farmers to sustain production throughout the year.
Farmer Group Strengthening
Farmer groups and cooperatives were established and strengthened to improve coordination, knowledge sharing, and access to markets and services.
Post-Harvest Management
Communities were trained in food processing, storage, and preservation techniques to reduce post-harvest losses and improve household food availability.
Capacity Building
Agricultural extension officers and community lead farmers were trained to provide ongoing support, ensuring sustainability beyond the project period.
Project Impact
3,000
Smallholder households supported with agricultural inputs and training
Improved adoption of conservation farming practices among farmers
Introduction of small-scale irrigation systems enabling year-round crop production
Strengthened farmer groups and cooperatives for improved market access and coordination
Reduced post-harvest losses through improved food storage and preservation practices
Increased agricultural productivity and household food security
Enhanced local capacity through training of extension officers and community lead farmers