Edinson
A loan of $625 helps to buy organic fertilizers that will complement the nutrition of his crops.
Edinson's story
Edinson is an indigenous farmer from Santander de Quilichao, Cauca, with 28 years of experience.
He owns one hectare of land assigned to him by the indigenous council, where he has planted over 5,000 coffee plants and 120 banana trees, which help improve the microclimate of his coffee plantation and soil moisture retention.
Edinson uses traditional techniques from his ethnic group, applying ancestral knowledge in the preparation of organic fertilizers, natural pest control, and soil conservation.
Edinson lives with his father and brother in a house built on a small plot of his agricultural land. Both provide essential support in managing the crops.
A loan of 2,556,467 COP will allow Edinson to buy organic fertilizers. This purchase will complement and strengthen the productivity of his crops and improve the quality of his harvest..