Priya is a Marigold supplier to one of the portfolio companies, where she receives agricultural training, fair pricing and free crop inputs. Through IIX’s WLB3, Priya has benefited from regular agricultural training sessions and has since increased her yield by 2 tons per harvest.
Besides improving Priya’s crop yield, the provision of seeds and agricultural inputs has enabled Priya to formally integrate into the agriculture supply chain over the four-year tenor of IIX’s WLB3 loan. With an annual income of US$560 from producing 7 tons of marigold, the increased income has contributed to her children’s education and home expenses – ultimately accelerating global food security and empowering women to be pillars of COVID-relief, recovery, and resilience.