People Impacted
4,323
Tigray Agri-Cluster Program
Projected Completed Date
09/07/2020
Launched in 2023, the Tigray Agri-Cluster Program is a transformative agricultural initiative led by CultivAid, with the support of Water 4 Mercy and a network of regional partners. This innovative program is revitalizing smallholder vegetable production across Tigray by connecting farmers directly to high-quality inputs, advanced techniques, and continuous training—building a resilient, market-based agricultural system from the ground up.
At its core, the program empowers farmer clusters through hands-on education, access to subsidized seedlings, and strategic extension services. By organizing growers into cooperative clusters and linking them to demonstration sites and expert guidance, the Agri-Cluster model drives improved yields, stronger supply chains, and sustainable livelihoods.
2024 Highlights
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2.5+ million vegetable seedlings produced and distributed
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Over 800 farmers reached with subsidized inputs
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4 demonstration sites now fully operational
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35+ farmer trainings delivered across the region
Program Components
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Vegetable seedling nursery in Mekelle (with the Tigray Biotechnology Center)
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4 demonstration sites and 2 farmer training plots in Agula, Wurko, and the Raya Valley
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Extension program delivering hands-on support and agro-technical guidance
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Farmer organization supported through local agri-agents and input logistics
Partnering for Impact
The Tigray Agri-Cluster Program is implemented in partnership with the Bureau of Agriculture, Raya University, Mekelle University, Elshadai Development Organization, the Tigray Development Association, the Tigray Biotechnology Center, and local private sector actors.
Together, we are restoring food production, increasing incomes, and laying the groundwork for long-term food and nutritional security across Tigray—one cluster, one farm, and one harvest at a time.