The HortIvoire project made remarkable progress in enhancing the capabilities of young graduates and farmers in Côte d’Ivoire, empowering them to produce high-quality, safe vegetables for urban markets.

With a strong focus on sustainable agricultural practices, the initiative prioritized the effective use of inputs such as substrates, specialty fertilizers, quality seeds, and crop protection products, actively engaging youth and women throughout the process. Comprising six key partners—Agrifer, Away4Africa, INFPA, Resilience, Rijk Zwaan and Van Iperen—the project successfully implemented the INNOFER concept, which centers on hors sol (soil-less) production techniques. This innovative approach was primarily executed in small, open greenhouses (ABRIs) and targeted the cultivation of high-demand crops like tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers. Each partner contributed valuable expertise, facilitating skill transfers to young farmers and demonstrating the practical applications of this concept at the HortIvoire training center.