Jude obtained a blue Schwinn bicycle under our Farmers Asset Financing Program (FAF) to support him move between his farm and the main fresh vegetables and fruits market in Matuga. He grows maize and bananas on his 2 acre small farm which he later sells at the main market. 

He noted that “ I can at least harvest 18 sacks of maize and 20 bunches of bananas every season and the bicycle will help me monitor price movements in the market, buy fertilizers, pesticides and farm equipment”. On consultation with the program manager Ms. Susan, the farmer purchased the Schwinn bicycle with a 5 monthly installment fee of Shs. 70,000 ($18).