The training lasts 5 days and consists of 50% theory and 50% practice.
It covers:
- What is Sustainable Organic Agriculture?
- How do I improve my soil?
- Green manures and crop rotation.
- Organic compost production.
- Natural pest control and management.
- Design, layout and management of an organic vegetable garden.
Jacana trained two groups of farmers in March. The farmers are part of the AFAS program.
The practical part included recognising plants suitable for organic crop control, making and using organic pesticides, making a permanent bed for a vegetable garden.
Some quotes from participants in the organic farming training.
“No more going to the agro dealers shop.”
“How I wish I know this earlier, my life would have been not the same.”
“Where were you Jacana? “
“My grandchildren will find my land healthy, because I know how to keep it healthy.”
Earlier, these farmers learned how to make different types of compost. One example is Bokashi. A compost type that is ready for use after only 12 days. Other types include Lab Serum, Berkely and compost tea.
You can also download the manuals below.
Women pounding neem leaves for organic pesticide
Organic pesticide made from chili peppers
Preparation of permanent vegetable bed
Do you want to try Bokashi bio-fertilizer yourself then follow the instructions in the video below: