- Implementation of this project was set against the main objective of using synergy in crop production, beekeeping , animal husbandry and forest management as a source of income to improve food security and ecosystem management using a champion farmer model. The Champion farmer selected was from the village of Jali in the Kiang West District - one of the priority landscape/seascape for OP 6.

- The project had 5 specific objectives namely:
- Support a model farmer in establishing and executing activities that promote synergy in agriculture,
- Provide a reliable source of water for the farmer to enable all year agriculture activities.
- Establish a small ruminant breeding scheme using good husbandry practices.
- Support the establishment of an agroforestry venture.
- Establish an apiculture )bee farming) within the synergy model.

- A 1.5 hectare piece of land belonging to the Champion farmer (Mbemba Samateh) was fenced with chain link wire and fitted with a metal gate this providing complete security for agricultural activities to be undertaken on the farm.

- A borehole was drilled and fitted with a submersible water pump connected to 2 plastic water tanks with a total capacity of 4, 000 litres that is operated entirely by solar power generated from 4 solar panels. 4 standby water taps were strategically located in the various parts of the farm to facilitate irrigation and watering of livestock.

- To start up the activities for the agroforestry and forest development component of the project, Gmalina seedlings and stumps were provided to the farmer. Leguminous trees and Moringa trees were planted along the perimeter fence of the farm. This was followed by the conduct of a training programme on agroforestry for the farmer and 12 other family members to get a better understanding of the practice and be in a position to practice the innovation.The training also included sessions on farm management, vegetable production including seedling propagation, spacing methods, weeding and watering techniques.

- Training was also conducted for the farmer on integrated past management techniques to phase out the use of agrochemicals in pest control and management which included pest identification, crop rotation to break up pest breeding cycles, organic manure production for soil fertility enhancement etc.

- A store and a one-room building was constructed to provide accommodation for the farmer and his family so that there will be 24 hour presence of the farmer or his family members on the farm. This will safeguard against theft of the resources on the farm.

- Following the completion of the fencing and water installation, 1 local breeds of sheep (Djallonke breeds) were purchased and supplied to the farmer as part of the integrated crop-livestock production system the farmer is scheduled to practice. The 10 sheep consist of 8 ewes and 2 rams for breeding purposes.5 months upon delivery, there was an outbreak of Contagious Bovine Pleuronemonia (CBPP)which claimed the lives of 3 of the sheep. At the request of the farmer, The Department of Livestock Services through its regional office carried out a vaccination exercise against CBPP for the rest of the sheep on the farm.

- For the apiculture component, a wooded area adjacent to the farm and belonging to the farmer was used for bee keeping and forest protection activities. The area was planted with the seedlings provided by the project and 10 TB hives were purchased and provided to the farmer which were located in this area. A comprehensive training session of bee keeping, honey processing and valu added transformations of the honey products was conducted for the farmer and 12 of his family members. A set of Protective gears and tols was provided.