Cultivating agriculture that works for the future
Overview Impact:
A Transformation Driven by LIFFT Cashew
The agricultural landscape for 9,491 Senegalese producers has been fundamentally reshaped through the LIFFT Cashew project, implemented by Shelter For Life (SFL). This strategic partnership has moved our 8 cooperatives operating across key regions like Goudomp, Ziguinchor, Fatick, and Kolda from a state of market isolation to a position of commercial strength.
Where it was once a major struggle for Senegalese farmers to transport and sell their products, the interventions of LIFFT Cashew have ensured that “everything is fine” today. By bridging the gaps in rural infrastructure, access to capital, and technical expertise, the project has professionalized the entire cashew value chain, enabling our members to move beyond subsistence farming into thriving, market-linked businesses.
Key Highlights – Latest Fiscal Year (FY 2025)
- Total RCN collected: 19,147 tons
- Total RCN sold: 19,147 tons
- Total sales value: 4,979,430,104.38 billion CFA
- Number of member cooperatives: 8
- Number of farmers reached: 9,491
These results confirm the Federation’s vital role in transforming the Senegalese cashew sector. By leveraging the infrastructure, financial access, and technical training provided through the LIFFT Cashew project, we have successfully moved 9,491 producers from a period of market isolation to one of sustained growth. With 8 professionalized cooperatives and record-breaking sales value, we are ensuring that every farmer in our network now has the tools and connectivity to thrive in the global market.
Comparative Sales Data and Producer Statistics by Cooperative (2024-2025)
Cooperative Name | Sales 2024 (T) | Sales 2025 (T) | Region | Tel/WhatsApp | Number of producers | Contact person | |
1,708 | 3,000 | Goudomp, Senegal | +221 77 511 75 96 | fadegbagoudomp@gmail.com | 2 000 | Bacary Sonko | |
1,633 | 3,000 | Ziguinchor, Senegal | +221 77 410 11 59 | gieajac@gmail.com | 1 205 | Aliou Djiba | |
4,653 | 5,000 | Simbandi Balante, Senegal | +221 77 705 28 28 | nandomandina@yahoo.Fr | 1 155 | Valentin MANSALY | |
5,017 | 5,000 | Fatick, Senegal | +221 77 636 37 53 | amadoulaminecisse1960@gmail.com | 3 000 | Amadou Lamine Cisse | |
5,836 | 6,000 | Francounda, Senegal | +221 77 605 72 04 | laminecamara91@gmail.com | 1 000 | Younouss Mban Mansaly | |
998 | 1,850 | Kolda, Senegal | +221 78 198 65 38 | scoopcoumbacara@gmail.com | 630 | Youssouph Seydi | |
453 | 650 | Ziguinchor, Senegal | +221 77 653 47 | bsdiatta@yahoo.fr | 356 | Tendouck | |
265 | 500 | Sedhiou, Senegal | +221 792 71 26 | mc1560631@gmail.com | 145 | Manconomba | |
8 | 20,563 | 25,000 | 9 491 |
Localized Support by Shelter For Life (LIFFT Cashew Senegal)
The transition from historical difficulty to modern success is driven by these specific pillars of support tailored for the Senegalese context:
Infrastructure & Connectivity: The rehabilitation of vital feeder roads connecting remote Senegalese farms to regional trade hubs, alongside the construction of cashew storage warehouses to maintain high nut quality (KOR).
Financial Inclusion: Facilitating access to finance and credit lines within the Senegalese banking sector, allowing cooperatives to manage cash flow and pay producers immediately upon delivery.
Capacity Building (GAP): Intensive training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) specifically adapted for the Casamance and Sine-Saloum climates to boost yields and tree health.
Professional Governance: Strengthening the management of the 8 cooperatives, ensuring they operate as transparent business entities capable of handling large-scale commercial contracts.
Collective Marketing: Facilitating group sales which have eliminated the “middleman” struggle, allowing the 9,491 producers to negotiate better prices and secure reliable buyers for their cashew, mango, and groundnut crops.
Learn More About Our Growth & Impact
By collaborating with Shelter For Life, we rehabilitated critical farm-to-market roads and built specialized storage facilities, ensuring that our 8 cooperatives can now sell their products efficiently.
Through the LIFFT Cashew project, producers receive intensive training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and modern cooperative management to improve both crop quality and business transparency.
The project facilitates access to finance for our cooperatives, allowing them to provide immediate payment to farmers and invest in the infrastructure needed to meet our ambitious 2025 sales targets.