Community Conversion to Organic Farming
Reduce and eliminte chemical applications in agriculture in order to decline the runoff of agricultural chemicals into the lagoon of Titikaveka. Second objective is to teach farmers natural composting techniques and go to a organic farming.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Titikaveka Growers Association
Country:
Samoa
Area Of Work:
Chemicals
Grant Amount:
US$ 18,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
CKI/OP3/Yr1/06/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Conversion to organic farming instead of using chemical fertilizers.
Capacity - Building Component
Higher income from the selling of certified organic crops. 3-days course in biological farming in New Zealand. Also two 4-hour courses a week by the TGA's Chairman in the Papaaroa School in Titikaveka: theory and practical.
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SGP Country office contact
Marita Ah Sam
Email:
Address
c/o UNDP Samoa Multi-Country Office,Private Mail Bag
Apia
Apia
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