154 – Fuma Gaskyia and Human Urine Fertiliser

David Stern interviews Aminou from Niger about his work with Fuma Gaskiya, a farmer federation. They discuss the federation’s origins, its growth from around 5,000 to over 21,000 members, including 55% women, and its significant achievements. Aminou shares how Fuma Gaskiya managed a research grant, tackled data collection challenges, and demonstrated the efficacy of using human urine (referred to as “oga”) as fertilizer. They reflect on shifting power dynamics in research, the development of a farmer-owned data collection app, and how these efforts have elevated the federation’s standing as respected research partners.