Planning grant: Capacity Building in Compost Making and Utilization in Rodrigues
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Capacity Building in Compost making and utilization in Rodrigues
Introduction
Development of a sustainable agricultural industry in Rodrigues is highly dependent on having a rich soil base. This can be achieved by continuously replenishing the soil with natural organic matter which can be obtained with compost. Composting would produce a material rich in nutrients, microorganisms and organic matter which will nourish poor and nutrient depleted soils where crops have been planted on a continuous basis. The application of composts regularly to soils would build up organic matter as well as enrich the soil. It has been noted with past experiments at Rodrigues, (UNDP GEF/SGP Riviere Banane project) that compost application has led to a reduction in irrigation and fertilizer usage.
It is being proposed to enlarge the scope of compost making at national level by building capacity in that area with a train the trainers program and conducting
Capacity Building in Compost making and utilization in Rodrigues
Introduction
Development of a sustainable agricultural industry in Rodrigues is highly dependent on having a rich soil base. This can be achieved by continuously replenishing the soil with natural organic matter which can be obtained with compost. Composting would produce a material rich in nutrients, microorganisms and organic matter which will nourish poor and nutrient depleted soils where crops have been planted on a continuous basis. The application of composts regularly to soils would build up organic matter as well as enrich the soil. It has been noted with past experiments at Rodrigues, (UNDP GEF/SGP Riviere Banane project) that compost application has led to a reduction in irrigation and fertilizer usage.
It is being proposed to enlarge the scope of compost making at national level by building capacity in that area with a train the trainers program and conducting
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Federation des Agriculteurs de Rodrigues
Country:
Mauritius
Area Of Work:
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 1,522.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
MAR/SGP/OP3/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
Men and women are invloved in the project
Capacity - Building Component
Planning grant for capacity need analysis
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SGP Country office contact
Mrs. Pamela Bapoo-Dundoo
Phone:
(230) 213 53 84
Fax:
(230) 212 14 11
Email:
Address
2nd Floor, Sugar Industry Pension Fund Building, 1 Remy Ollier Street
Port Louis, Mauritius
Port Louis, Mauritius
Country Website
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