Three Chede network entities received in 2009 grants from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER) totalling upwards of 30 million FCFA for the purchase of farm inputs for distribution to the farmers members of these entities.
The entities included Chede Cooperative Union Ltd which received 23 Million FCFA for the purchase of fertilizer and fungicides for its member groups, and Chede Muambong Farmers Cooperative society Ltd as well as Kupe Muanenguba Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd which each received 6 Million FCFA for the purchase and distribution of pesticides.