Category: Farming-EN

In front of the curtain …

… we would like to call on our farm supervisor Jaya Laxmi Magar ? today. Since she has been running the farm, we can see what has already been learned and what is possible. The pre-breeding in the greenhouse has worked out great and already in June she can proudly sell the harvest. External customers still have little chance, the vegetables go to friends of the farm who are only too happy to buy them.

We thank Jaya Laxmi Magar for her great work.

Many thanks also to all those who have supported the establishment of the model farm in Chyangsar over the past years and ensure its ongoing operation. Especially Fair Styria and the Schöck Family Foundation.

.. Broccoli – a new vegetable for the region that is doing very well

.. Zuccini – also behind the house, every space is used

.. Cauliflower – was known but not grown – now very much in demand

.. the harvest is proudly weighed

… packed in boxes the team takes it to Kathmandu

19. July 2023
Insects …

… as beneficial insects or pests are also part of the Farmers Field School. The women exchange their experiences, learn interesting facts about them and finally “experimental plants” with the insects in the “net” are also planted for study purposes. We are already very curious to see what can be observed here.

Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for making this form of learning possible for the women.

… the women are proud when they can actively contribute themselves.

… the training hall is used inside and outside

… the insects are presented and described on boards.

… the boards were put together by the women together with the expert

.. Nets for the experiments are sewn

.. Plants are put under the bonnet with and without insects

5. July 2023
Putting into practice …

… the women are allowed to put everything they learn at the Farmers Field School into practice in their private greenhouses and fields. Our experts accompany them and discuss specific challenges. Twice a month they are on the road to visit other women.

The Farmers Field School in the four villages was made possible by the support of the Schöck Family Foundation. Many thanks for this.

… our expert checks the ripeness of the seeds.

… some women have warded off spring frosts with straw

.. Fertiliser is made from herbs

.. Winter vegetables can be harvested

…New vegetables are planted in private greenhouses.

… each individual greenhouse is discussed

28. June 2023
Farmers field school ..

…is the name of the in-depth programme with which we accompany a selected group of women – here in Chyangsar – throughout the year, in addition to the certification. The aim is to consolidate what has been learnt and to work directly on ongoing challenges.

We are proud of the women who give their best to learn a lot.

Many thanks to the Schoeck Family Foundation for supporting this programme in all four villages.

… some can take notes, others have fun.

… our expert explains all the details theoretically at first

… the training takes place between the houses, sheltered from the wind.

… in the greenhouse we then work practically

… the pre-breeding of plants is a core part of the training.

… covered with straw everything germinates faster

14. June 2023
The wood …

… in Chyangsar also needs care. All wooden parts of the training hall were impregnated with a good oil so that they will last for a long time.

We are happy how beautiful it has become and thank our supporters.

.. we are proud of our own window design

.. the rooms and beds are shining again

.. the kitchen shines in new splendour

.. the beautiful grain of the wood also comes into its own even better in the sewing workshop

.. The wooden posts were also well impregnated

30. May 2023
Eagerly …

… they train for the next round of certification. First there is theory – men are also starting to take an interest, then everything is practised under the strict supervision of the experts. Of course, there is always fun where many women work together and the children are also present.

We are already looking forward to rich yields and new varieties.

Many thanks to Schoeck Family Foundation for their great support.

… some of the theoretical lectures are also attended by men as “onlookers”.

… the plants are grown in the cooperative’s greenhouse.

.. Fun practising for the women and the little ones

.. the women plant their own seeds in the prepared beds.

… as a contribution of the women, compost is brought from home

24. May 2023
Super…

… our film about the model farm in Ghunsa is ready.

Congratulations to the Sagarmatha Milijuli Mahila Cooperative, Social Work Institute and HASERA for the great results. It was and is a pleasure to work with the women of Ghunsa ? .

Many thanks to Chay-Ya Austria for the joint handling and to Land Vorarlberg for the financial support.

https://youtu.be/sJraNOUKdlc

17. May 2023
Final…

… also at the training hall in Kunikhop. The electrical installation is finished and the furniture from the local carpenters can also be used. For the women, it is a place to learn, celebrate, relax or just to talk about everyday things.

We thank the Schoeck Family Foundation for their support.

… the benches are helpful for the trainings

.. Cupboards were integrated into the walls

… the “boss’s table” is important for the administrative work of the cooperative

… Electrical installation for light and appliances is finished

… Electrical installation for light and appliances is finished

10. May 2023
Cycles …

… are the basis for sustainability. That is why we are particularly pleased that after the prototype phase, the first composting toilets are now being implemented in Ghunsa. For this to work, a lot of training is needed for the construction and use of the toilets. We think it’s great that the women can then use the compost as fertiliser for growing vegetables.

Many thanks to Fair Styria for supporting this project.

… the basics for the construction and use of composting toilets are taught.

… a final model is developed on the basis of the prototypes.

… there is a lot of discussion over lunch

… it can only work if it is used correctly.

… the women were already very happy with it during the prototype phase.

3. May 2023
Exciting …

… are the first attempts to graft fruit trees. The nursery now grows its own rootstocks that are adapted to the climatic conditions. Special fruit varieties are then grafted onto these.

We are keeping our fingers crossed and are already very curious to see whether this will work. The trees could then be distributed in the villages but also sold.

Many thanks to all our supporters who make this possible.

.. practising together with an expert

.. very precise work must be done here

.. the next generation is growing up

.. there is plenty of room for it in the greenhouse.

.. the seeds are sown again

.. some of the young trees can already go out into the open

19. April 2023