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We do this together with smallholder farming families and farmers’ organisations in the Lake Victoria basin in East Africa. The foundation of Vi Agroforestry’s work is sustainable agriculture and agroforestry – growing trees alongside crops and livestock. It provides increased access to food, access to sustainable energy sources and more income. Sustainable agriculture contributes to the mitigation of climate change and protects against the negative effects of climate change. Since its inception in 1983, the organisation has helped planting over 100 million trees and improved the livelihoods for 1.8 million people.  \nDISCLAIMER  \nThis publication was produced by Vi Agroforestry with the support from Swedish Postcode Lottery. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the author and the technical review team and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of Swedish Postcode Lottery.  \nCOPYRIGHT  \nAll materials in this publication are subject to copyrights owned by Vi Agroforestry. Any reproduction or republication of all or part this material is expressly prohibited, unless Vi Agroforestry has expressly granted its prior written consent to so reproduce or republish the material. All other rights reserved.  \n© Vi Agroforestry.  \nProject coordinator: Grace Ruto, Vi Agroforestry.  \nCompiled by: Dr. Charles Odhong’, Value chain consultant.  \nIllustrations, design and layout by: Avocado Design Studio Ltd.  \nFirst edition Published: 2016.  \nFront cover: Photo-Fred Mukasa Gwayambaddhe and Nalmbega Annet in Masaka, Uganda. Photography by Linda Andersson.  \nForeword and acknowledgement  \nIN THE 21ST CENTURY, AGRICULTURE REMAINS FUNDAMENTAL to economic growth, poverty alleviation, and environmental sustainability. Vi Agroforestry works with farmers and farmers’ organisations to support mechanisms for upgrading of smallholder production systems and enhancing smallholder competitiveness through establishment of sustainable agro-enterprises that have high potential for generating income and employment thus contributing to better and more secure sources of livelihood.  \nTHIS MANUAL HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO FACILITATE TRAINING of farmers in enterprise development, thereby enabling smallholder farmers to make the transformation from subsistence farming to farming as a business enterprise. The manual intends to provide farmers with the knowledge, attitude, and skills needed to sustainably evolve and grow their businesses to successful agro-enterprises. The manual covers basic concepts of entrepreneurship, core value chain principles, key business development services, how to successfully engage markets, financial management, and knowledge on business planning essentials for the success of an entrepreneur involved in farming business.  \nTHIS FARM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT MANUAL has been developed by Vi Agroforestry. Grace Ruto, Vi Agroforestry and Dr. Charles Odhong’, Value chain consultant are appreciated for the process of developing and compiling this manual. The contribution and support of Vi Agroforestry Farm Enterprise Development focal persons at country level including Salima Mbaruku, Mary Celestine Atieno, Teddy Nakayenga, David Juma and Claude Rutayisire is also acknowledged and appreciated. We would also like to thank Linda Andersson for her guidance and support on this publication.  \nKEY PILLARS OF SUCCESSFUL FARMERS’ ORGANISATIONS are rooted in sound business principles that enable farmers to improve their livelihoodsand to improve the well-being of the greater community. 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