52 year-old Abdallah Mangali’s land was being ravaged by pests so he travelled from Migumomiri to the Mtopanga Farmer Training Centre in search of advice.

There he learned how to grow vegetables and control pests without relying on expensive chemicals. The next stage is to get a water pump to irrigate his land.

“I have more money because I am not buying chemicals and I can sell the vegetables that I grow. Now I am not relying on anyone for my income, I am self-employed as a farmer which makes me very happy.”