BAckground
Farming techniques in the area around the farm are very basic, available resources (land, seeds, compost, tools, money etc) are limited and the farmers do not have the luxury to try and fail. They are totally dependent on the small amount of produce they cultivate. In addition, there are few/no easily available possibilities to improve their competency in farming.
On the farm we have developed a competency center. The idea is to test different farming solutions on Fred's land, then offer knowledge and practical know-how to to the local farmers.
On the farm we have developed a competency center. The idea is to test different farming solutions on Fred's land, then offer knowledge and practical know-how to to the local farmers.
Goals
- To improve the food supply for small farmers in the area, as sustainable as possible
- To increase the knowledge about sustainable farming, what and how to grow in the local community, including the school
- To collaborate and support the local authorities to implement sustainable farming practices.
Beneficiaries
Approx 1000 families
HOW
We test new farming ideas, train farmers and provide educational programmes for school children.
We are developing a "nutritional food package", a mixture of trees and crops which will provide nutritional needs throughout the year. Cultivation is based on the idea of sustainable farming i.e. producing food with as little negative impact on nature as possible.
The District Agronomist, the District Vet, the sector and village leader all visit the farm to learn and discuss plans, update themselves on our work and discuss how FRED'S FARM can best help the local population.
We are developing a "nutritional food package", a mixture of trees and crops which will provide nutritional needs throughout the year. Cultivation is based on the idea of sustainable farming i.e. producing food with as little negative impact on nature as possible.
The District Agronomist, the District Vet, the sector and village leader all visit the farm to learn and discuss plans, update themselves on our work and discuss how FRED'S FARM can best help the local population.
Time Line
2022 Further develop the demonstration plot.
2021 Begin to establish a demonstration plot with trees and plants.
2020 Planted more fruit trees. Established a tree nursery for moringa. Farmer training and distribution of 200 seedlings to 50 farmers. 50 seedlings planted at the local school. 100 moringa seedlings planted on FRED'S FARM.
2018-19 Planted many varieties of fruit trees and climbing plants, avocado, water melon, peanuts, beans and other vegetables. Transplanting moringa saplings. Harvesting seed pods from mature moringa trees and planting our own seeds.
2017 Planted moringa seeds on FRED'S FARM. Planted a macadamia nut tree at the school. Regular farmer training started. Jacques establishes good contact with the District Vet and Agronomist.
2021 Begin to establish a demonstration plot with trees and plants.
2020 Planted more fruit trees. Established a tree nursery for moringa. Farmer training and distribution of 200 seedlings to 50 farmers. 50 seedlings planted at the local school. 100 moringa seedlings planted on FRED'S FARM.
2018-19 Planted many varieties of fruit trees and climbing plants, avocado, water melon, peanuts, beans and other vegetables. Transplanting moringa saplings. Harvesting seed pods from mature moringa trees and planting our own seeds.
2017 Planted moringa seeds on FRED'S FARM. Planted a macadamia nut tree at the school. Regular farmer training started. Jacques establishes good contact with the District Vet and Agronomist.