FML and CAPA Train 30 in Climate-Smart Agriculture

Farfan & Mendes Limited (FML) collaborates with USAID funded Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) on Training of farmers and students on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Technology.

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FML and CAPA with support from National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute and Guyana School of Agriculture trained approximately 30 farmers and agriculture students from across Guyana in various climate-smart agriculture techniques and technologies. 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.

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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 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. 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.

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