Sustainable Agricultural Practices at Afarinick

We believe in supporting education and providing opportunities for local communities, ensuring that all work is carried out by qualified adults in safe and fair conditions. Through our partnerships, we promote responsible employment practices, advocating for the rights and wellbeing of children to help build a brighter future for our communities.

Diverse plant species attract beneficial organisms, naturally controlling pests and diseases. This reduces our reliance on chemicals and ensures consistent, high-quality yields. Our holistic approach fosters resilient and productive farming systems.

The company, through its personnel and participating farmers, actively build soil fertility through composting and the incorporation of organic matter to enrich the soil with essential nutrients, improve water retention, and promote a robust ecosystem for beneficial microorganisms to thrive.

Afarinick understands the vital role that water plays in agriculture, and along with all its personnel, is committed to the responsible use of water. In line with this, water conservation practices form an integral part of our sustainable farming approach. Afarinick has made significant investments in the curation of cutting-edge irrigation technologies like drip irrigation, to deliver water directly to plant roots, minimizing evaporation and runoff within our seedling production nurseries.

By integrating trees into cocoa farms, we enhance biodiversity, support natural pest control, and improve soil fertility. Agroforestry not only boosts cocoa yields but also helps mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration. Farmers benefit economically by diversifying crops, accessing carbon credits, and even attracting eco-tourism. Our commitment to sustainable farming ensures a resilient future for cocoa production and farming communities across Africa.

Our focus on composting, cover cropping, and crop diversity promotes a thriving ecosystem, leading to healthier crops and a safer food supply. By avoiding synthetic inputs, we protect the environment and ensure the long-term viability of our agricultural systems.