Agriculture & Food Security
URBANET advances agriculture and food security through approaches grounded in agroecological principles.
• Promotion of indigenous and improved seed varieties
• Farmer training in composting, biochar, agroforestry, soil restoration, and farmer-managed natural regeneration (FMNR)
• Emphasises the reuse of resources within the farming system (biomass, manure)
• Promotion of agroecological methods like integrated pest management (IPM), including natural processes like biological pest control (using natural predators)
• Advocacy for sustainable farming practices, including crop rotation and reduced mechanisation
• Promotion of Mulching – Conserves soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and improves soil organic matter.
• Promotion of Terracing and Contour Farming
Green Livelihood Development
• Skills training in beekeeping, mushroom and snail farming, and soybean production
• Value chain development for eco-friendly Agri-enterprises
Women & Youth Empowerment
Under our Women and Youth Economic Empowerment theme, we focus on the following key areas:
• Promotion of village savings and loans association.
• Creating financial linkages for women entrepreneurs
• Strengthening Entrepreneurial Skills and Development for Sustainable Growth
• Promoting community and family support systems for women in business
• Facilitating Agro Market Linkage for Women Entrepreneurs
• Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through Stronger Technology Linkages
• Strengthening women entrepreneurs access to digital market platforms, and business development services
Nutrition
Under our Nutrition thematic area, which promotes integrated community-based essential nutrition actions such as;
• Facilitating Growth monitoring and promotion,
• Food utilisation and local food fortifications,
• Family planning education and services,
• Health promotion outreach with local partners (GHS and CHVs),
• Development and implementation of Community health action plans (CHAPs) with local stakeholders (Community Health Management Committee, (CHMC),
• Home gardens to improve food security for healthy living and safe food systems, we focus on the following:"
• Advancing Health through Nutrition Education and Food Safety Promotion"
Environment and Climate Change
Within our Environment and Climate Change thematic area, URBANET focuses its work on the following
• Promoting Drought-Tolerant and Early-Maturing Crops
• Promoting Drip Irrigation
• Promoting Solar-Powered Irrigation Pumps
• Value Addition and Processing – Reduce post-harvest losses, diversify incomes, and increase market resilience.
• Small Livestock Production – Poultry, goats, or rabbits, which require fewer resources than large livestock.
• Promoting Community Seed Banks – Preserve climate-resilient and indigenous crop varieties.
• Advocacy for Supportive Policies – Push for subsidies on sustainable inputs and infrastructure for climate resilience.
• Climate Information Services – Mobile-based tips, market prices, and climate alerts.
• Farmer Field Schools – Hands-on learning about climate-smart practices.