Honduran Foundation of Agricultural Research

Published purpose

This project aims to help 2,500 small-scale hillside producers in 24 municipalities in northern Honduras. The Honduran Foundation for Agricultural Research (FHIA) promotes the replacement of low-value crops with high-value cacao agroforestry systems (rows of cacao trees interspersed with fruit and hardwood trees). This change diversifies production and provides small-scale producers with significantly increased income. The introduction of sustainable agriculture practices, such as natural pest control and soil conservation measures, helps to reverse environmental degradation and enables small-scale producers to access higher-value international markets. The project is a component of the Agriculture Value Chain Initiative. The goal of the Initiative is to enhance food security for poor rural Hondurans. It aims to increase the annual income of small-scale producers through improvements in productivity, quality, and diversity in the coffee and cacao sectors.