2. Farmers revenue monitoring 6000 farmers (48% female) in 5 districts into 54 centres. In groups at different stages of development for registration. It takes time to build trust and confidence with farmers. Volume supply steadily increased from 2004 to 2006.

3. INCOME TO FARMERS Tshs 1/USD 1250 YEARSFARMERSCROPINCOME USD (% F)TonsFARMERSTRANSPORTCRUSHERCLERKSOTHERS TOTAL SC COST 2004 570 5243 3,440 672 727 887 5,726 2005 2,951 43152 12,160 4,000 10,842 1,238 7,252 35,492 2006 6,265 47413 49,560 6,422 25,000 2,907 12,960 96,849

4. Mobilization stage Activities outlined in partners work plan Partners move as team for mobilization, each with specific district, Unilever in all districts. Mobilization team includes development partner, buyer (Unilever) and conservation partners. Mobilization starts at district level- –introduce the project partnership and objectives –Seek government support –District authority accompany the team to the villages Meeting conducted with village governments

5. Meetings with farmers Villages governments fix date for calling village meetings During village meetings –Partners introduced by village authority –Partners introduce the project (objectives & role of each partner) –Crop season is agreed. –Clerks appointed –Buying centre selected. –Questions clarified.

6. More awareness creation Posters and leaflets Frequent visit Using loudspeakers Training – On quality –Group formation –Leadership

7. Selection of clerks NGOs and Unilever describe necessary qualifications for a good clerk. –Able to write and good in elementary mathematics –Of high integrity –Village resident etc Farmers shortlist 3 names and vote democratically Selected clerks undergo training conducted by NGO and Unilever. Series of exercises done to test knowledge.

8. Buying process Clerks given equipment –Scales, bags, threads etc for managing stock. –Farmers registration books, bin cards and cash given at the beginning of buying season. –AB quality checked by clerk and one of the group committee member on each buying day Agreed good quality AB nuts are: –weighed, –recorded, –Farmers paid on the same day and sign against cash receipt. At the end of each day –Register books and bin cards updated –Cash reconciled, AB stacked. Cash top-up is done by project staff regularly.

9. Transport & Crushing Project staffs organize transport of the nuts to crushing site. Weight measurement taken at both points (centre and factory) Delivery notes issued to the transporters (third part) to manage the cargo. With enough stock crushing starts. Oil is fed directly to special tank while still warm and shipped when full.

10. Achievement Good cooperation from local governments Highly motivated farmers (photo) Increase in volume and number of farmers. Women participation encouraging (gender) Responsible and committed partners, though busy! Experienced clerks with time. Farmers income improving with time. Domestication well received by farmers.

11. Challenges Payment system –Risk –Security of the staff Control of stocks at the factory ?? Partners priorities. Transport

12. PRODUCTION 2006 PRICE/KG150 /= FARMERSCROPINCOME DISTRICTS FEMALE SMALESTOTAL % FEMAL ESKGSTONSTSHSGBPAV per av 2401FARMER MHEZA 1,547 1,902 3,44944.9 280,567 281 42,085,050 17,5285.1 KOROGW E 965 858 1,82352.9 70,591 71 10,588,650 4,4102.4 LUSHOTO 145 198 34342.3 7,404 7 1,110,600 4631.3 MVOMERO 311 339 65047.8 54,000 54 8,100,000 3,3745.2 KILINDI TOTAL 2,968 3,297 6,26547.4 412,562 413 61,884,300 25,7744.1

13. PRODUCTION 2005 PRICE/KG100 /= FARMERSCROPINCOME DISTRICT S FEMALE SMALESTOTAL % FEMAL ESKGSTONSTSHSGBP AV/FARM ER av 2401 MHEZA 948 1,293 2,24142.3 133,543 134 13,354,300 5,5622.5 KOROGW E 148 238 38638.3 5,063 5 506,300 2110.5 LUSHOTO 32 59 9135.2 753 1 75,300 310.3 MVOMER O 55 60 11547.8 11,975 12 1,197,500 4994.3 KILINDI 75 43 11863.6 1,117 1 111,700 470.4 TOTAL 1,258 1,693 2,95142.6 152,451 152 15,245,100 6,3492.2

14. PRODUCTION 2004 PRICE/KG100 /= FARMERSCROPINCOME DISTRICT S FEMALE SMALESTOTAL % FEMA LESKGSTONSTSHSGBP AV/FARME R av 2401 MHEZA 294 276 57051.6 42,788 43 4,278,800 1,7823.1 KOROGW E LUSHOTO MVOMER O KILINDI TOTAL 294 276 57051.6 42,788 43 4,278,800 1,7823.1