Edilmo
A loan of $1,300 helps to purchase organic fertilizers that optimize the development of his potato crop.
Edilmo's story
Edilmo is a hardworking farmer from Cumbal, Nariño, with 48 years of experience. He owns a one-hectare plot where he grows two varieties of potatoes, yielding approximately more than 35 sacks. Edilmo applies traditional techniques to care for and improve the productivity of his crops, including the use of natural fertilizers and crop rotation to maintain soil fertility.
Edilmo lives in his sister’s house, who is a crucial support for him in managing his crops.
A loan of $4,736,847 COP allows Edilmo to purchase organic fertilizers. This investment helps improve soil nutrition, increase crop yield and quality, and strengthen the continuity and growth of his agricultural activity.