All 30 beneficiary farmers harvested improved yields after applying compost and planting the improved maize seed.

Farmers who used compost and improved seed performed significantly better than those who didn’t used the same way. The comparison shows that supported farmers recorded about 50% higher yield than non-supported farmers in surrounding areas, which ranges 3.25 to 7 quintals. 

Farmer Feedback
• Beneficiaries expressed strong satisfaction with the results.
• Many farmers indicated that compost improved soil moisture retention and plant vigor.
• Interest in expanding compost production in future seasons was widely noted from surrounding farmers.