Farmer to farmer agriculture extension program

Objectives: To develop the skill of farming and transfer the technology for improving the farming system through farmer to farmer extension approach.

Key Activities:

• Build the capacity of the small farmers through trainings and leadership approach for preparation of compost manure.
• Vegetable training and distribution of vegetable seeds.

Project Period: 12 months (August, 2007-July, 2008)

Project Location: 3 VDCs (Banakhu, Gharitchhap and Phoksingtar) of Kavrepalanchok, district

Funding Partner (s): District Agriculture Development Office (DADO)/ NariChetana Kendra

Major Achievements:

• 535 SHGs members trained for preparing compost manure.
• 535 persons trained for income generation activities regarding seasonable and unseasonable vegetable production, urine collection and vermin composting.
• 328 HHs vegetable seeds distribution.