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Financial Innovation for Resilience in Mexican Coffee Farming  An interview with Claudette Martínez Ortega of MiCRO Risk Solutions   Sadie Bograd · Fellow  April 2026 Climate change poses a growing risk to coffee production in Mexico, causing prolonged droughts and intense rainfall that reduce yields and affect the stability and well-being of producers. In this context, …

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The Case of Sirio: How Digital Tools Can Connect Small-Scale Producer Organizations to High-Value Markets    Lauren Jones March 2026 In 2026, millions of farmers depend on small-scale agriculture as their primary source of income, yet many lack the technological tools needed to access high-value markets. Many producer organizations rely on outdated paper-based systems, where …

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What Have We Learned in the Last 10 Years? María Luisa Luque, Vincent Lagacé and Sadie Bograd February 2026 This February 2026, Nuup celebrates its tenth anniversary. The organization was born as a co-creation initiative between producer groups, NGOs, buyers, and foundations to promote inclusive agriculture in Mexico. Over the past decade, we have worked …

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Transitioning Nopal Cultivation in the Teotihuacán Valley Toward a Regenerative Production System   Esther Camacho, Daniela Gutiérrez, Fernando Medina and Sadie Bograd January 2026 “88% of aquifers in the State of Mexico show signs of depletion, irrational use, and overexploitation.” (CONAGUA) The Teotihuacán Valley is located in the State of Mexico and forms part of the …

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Partnerships for Water Security An interview with Carmen Guerrero Sotelo of Kilimo Sadie Bograd · Fellow  January 2026 The water crisis demands genuine collaboration and holistic solutions. At Nuup, we know that water scarcity cannot be addressed in isolation. Building strategic partnerships in the agricultural sector—combining technology, water-use efficiency, community engagement, and territorial governance—is key …

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How to finance the transition to regenerative agriculture Sadie Bograd · Fellow  October 2025 Agricultural activity, by its cyclical nature, requires working capital financing, but it also often needs longer-term funding to invest in infrastructure or to support the transition—cycle by cycle—to more sustainable practices. Small-scale producers face these needs acutely, especially considering the urgency …

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Transitioning to regenerative  agriculture: the case of  strawberries Albert Lacunza, Director of Agronomic and Regenerative Solutions Cristina Trigo, Madre Tierra Project Manager Braulio Torres, Director of Impact and Learning October 2023 The transition to more sustainable agriculture is not linear, but rather a gradual process that involves the adoption of multiple practices over time. It often …

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Transitioning to new agricultural models: The potential of beans in water-stressed regions Esther Camacho · Programs Director Humberto Vergara · Agronomy Coordinator and Field Solutions Promoter Braulio Torres · Director of Impact and Learning March 2023 Agriculture (and food systems) accounts for between 24% and 33% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it one of …

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