Testimonial

“On my two-acre eggplant and okra plot in Bamenda, traditional fertilizers left the soil hard and waterlogged. Last planting season, I switched to YAMA’s organic fertilizer blend—combining composted municipal waste and local plant residues. By mid-season, my eggplants were deeper purple, and I harvested 20 % more okra pods than before. The soil now holds moisture even during the dry afternoons, so I only water twice a week instead of every day. I spent 40 000 FCFA less on inputs, and market buyers paid 25 FCFA extra per bundle because they trust ‘organic from Bamenda.’ My fields have never looked this alive.”

“Raising a small herd of Gudali cattle outside Bafut meant I struggled to find fresh pasture and monitor each animal’s health. Since adopting YAMA’s GPS Grazing Field & Livestock Health Management System, everything changed. Each cow wears a lightweight GPS collar that tracks grazing zones—no more wandering into maize fields or thorns. The mobile app alerts me if a calf lags behind or if grazing days exceed recommended rotation, so I intervene before weight loss begins. Last month, I saw a 15 % gain in average daily weight because I could rest pastures at exactly the right interval. Neighbors now ask how I keep my herd so healthy; I tell them it’s YAMA’s GPS system guiding every step.”

“Before YAMA’s credit-based compost program, I spent half my profits on chemical fertilizer just to get my carrots and green peppers to set fruit. With YAMA, I paid a small registration fee and received 200 kg of compost—no cash upfront, just a promise of 10 % of my harvest next season. By November, my carrot roots were fatter and sweeter; I sold 500 kg at the Dschang market for 50 FCFA more per kilo than last year. When harvest time came, I repaid 100 kg of carrots and still had surplus to sell. The credit program plus YAMA’s guidance on soil application meant richer earth and bigger yields. I’ve already signed up to double my plot next season.”