The Toothpick Project is an innovative brand utilizing agricultural technology to combat crop-killing weeds in Africa. They aim to increase crop yields, benefiting smallholder farmers and improving their livelihoods. By offering innovative biotechnology solutions, such as specific strains of the FOXY fungus, they provide an alternative to chemical herbicides and help farmers protect their harvests from the destructive weed known as Striga.

Developed by renowned plant pathologist Dr. David Sands, the patent-pending technology behind The Toothpick Project has been successfully deployed and continues to be researched by a team of 13 scientists in 12 countries. The brand also prioritizes women's empowerment, recognizing that 85% of Kenyan farmers are women, and aims to improve their quality of life through increased crop yields.

This is made possible through partnerships with NGOs like Liberty Initiators Network, Welthungerhilfe, and FIPS-Africa, who assist in distributing the biotechnology to farmers. The Toothpick Project emphasizes global collaboration, as solving the Striga problem requires input from experts worldwide. Their team consists of individuals from Africa, Europe, and the U.

S. Through their dedication to innovation and sustainable agriculture, The Toothpick Project is making a positive impact on African communities and transforming the lives of smallholder farmers