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Farfan & Mendes collaborates with CAPA to train farmers, students on Climate-Smart agriculture and technology
Participants during the Farfan and Mendes training. (Farfan and Mendes Limited photo)
Kaieteur News – Farfan and Mendes Limited (FML) in collaboration with the USAID funded Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) trained approximately 30 farmers and agriculture students from across the country in various climate-smart agriculture and technologies. The training was done with support from the National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NARIE) and the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA).
According to a statement issued by FML, the primary goal of the session was to train farmers in best practices and introduce new technologies to increase production and productivity. The training was facilitated by Latchman Bissoondyal, Agriculture Business Development Officer at Farfan and Mendes.
“The training aligned with FML’s sustainability goals, and interest in furthering climate smart agriculture and as well as CAPA’s objectives of improving the productivity and marketability of smallholder farmers,” the statement said.
The programme covered essential topics such as climate-smart agriculture and its numerous benefits, greenhouse and shade house technologies and their management, effective irrigation systems, pest and disease management, and the importance of record-keeping.
Further, participants also delved into micro-farming and precision agriculture technologies. “These sessions equipped the farmers and students with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement sustainable and efficient agricultural practices, supporting national goals of improved agriculture for economic prosperity and food security,” FML said.
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