High rainfalls in mountainous agricultural regions trigger a need for intervention to help farmers confront food insecurity and restore and protect their soil.

Makete, in the south-west of Tanzania, is a district crossed by both the Livingstone Mountains and the Kipengere Range. Much of the landscape is hilly and at high altitude, providing diverse temperatures and heavy rainfalls. Despite the challenging terrain and climate, agriculture is the primary livelihood of those who live in the area. Local small-scale farmers grow wheat, potatoes, pumpkins, and beans. Besides traditional crops, some grow fruit trees such as peaches and apples for extra income, others grow bamboo for making the famous local wine, Ulanzi.