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:
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Build the capacity of the small farmers through trainings and leadership approach for preparation of compost manure.
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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:
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535 SHGs members trained for preparing compost manure.
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535 persons trained for income generation activities regarding seasonable and unseasonable vegetable production, urine collection and vermin composting.
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328 HHs vegetable seeds distribution.