Diffusion of Agroforestry Systems in Small Farms in the Upper Jequitinhonha Valley (Phase II)
Difusão de Sistemas Agroflorestais em Pequenas Propriedades no Alto Vale do Jequitinhonha (Fase II)
Difusão de Sistemas Agroflorestais em Pequenas Propriedades no Alto Vale do Jequitinhonha (Fase II)
Promotion of agroforestry in the Cerrado is the main objective of this project, which will take place in the region of the municipality of Turmalina, in the Jequitinhonha Valley region of the state of Minas Gerais. Recovery of degraded lands using this system, and strengthening of small farming activities in the region are proposed. The project also aims at bringing rural working women into the discussions about production. Expansion of the demonstration area started by CAV is planned, as well as technical monitoring in rural properties. Support to the commercialization of the products will be offered, and a brand name will be created.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Centro de Agricultura Alternativa Vicente Nica
Country:
Brazil
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 23,048.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 2,000.00
Project Number:
BRA/97/01
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
250 small farmers will be trained in agroforestry, and 20 demonstration units will be implemented in degraded Cerrado areas by these small farmers, who will not only benefit, from but also participate actively in the proposed activities. Fruit dehydration and home remedies will be produced by women, while the men will be mostly responsible for production, although none of the activities are gender exclusive.
Capacity - Building Component
The local small farmers will receive training in agroforestry, including courses aimed at the women, covering fruit dehydration and medicinal plants.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Jessica Pedreira
Phone:
55-61-3327-8085
Fax:
55-61-3327-8085
Email:
Terena Peres de Castro
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Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
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