This project (IFAD Technical Assistance Grant No. 427) was established to study the impact of FFS on poverty alleviation, in three countries for three seasons (1999-2000, 2000-2001 and 2001-2002). It was supported by the Ministries of Agriculture, Local Governments, and the Global IPM Facility of FAO. The project areas are Western Kenya, Eastern Uganda and North-western Tanzania (Kagera Region).