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Successful …
… some things can already be sold on the model farm in Ghunsa, which the president keeps a detailed record of. In addition to the production of dried vegetables, the mill and the sale of processed almond, nut and apple trees are the main sources of income 🙂 Many thanks to Schoeck Family Foundation for making the operation of the farms possible and to Fair Styria, whose support makes marketing activities possible.
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Climate change …
… in Nepal can be seen, among other things, in heavy rainfall at times when it should have been dry for a long time. This not only makes harvesting much more difficult, our Food Festival was also significantly affected. Nevertheless, it took place and a further 60 women were certified as organic farmers in Kunikhop. During the ceremony, the men cooked for everyone and the rain stopped just in time for the food distribution. We would like to congratulate and thank the Schoeck Family Foundation for supporting this project.
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A highlight …
… of the agricultural year is always the “food festival”. Here in Merangding, many new certificates were again distributed for the successful completion of the PGS organic vegetable growing training programme. A total of 180 of the approximately 240 women from the 4 villages are now certified. This should not only increase food security, but also prevent the use of non-biodegradable fertilisers and pesticides. We would like to thank the Schoeck Family Foundation for their financial support.
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On site …
… the developments on the model farm could be admired and the next steps discussed. The women reported on what they had learnt and where they faced challenges. However, they are increasingly able to take care of these themselves and find good solutions. Many thanks to the Schoeck Family Foundation for the financial support in the villages.
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The PGS…
… or Farmers Field School certification is taken very seriously. The women’s knowledge is lovingly prepared and tested in all villages after the annual training programme. Insects have to be identified, their benefits or harm and how to deal with them known. Fortunately, everyone passed and will receive their certificate 🙂 – congratulations. Many thanks to @schöck for their support in making these programmes possible.
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Very special results …
… have been achieved by these two women in Ghunsa. Once they grew grapes in the greenhouse and harvested over 40 kg. A great addition to the menu. In the meantime, the cuttings are already being sold. Great results have also been achieved with the compost from the composting toilet. Some of the women are still “reluctant”, but the great harvest will convince them 🙂 Many thanks to Fair Styria for the compost toilets and to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the women farmers.
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Unbelievable …
… what the girls and the team have done with the rented hostel in Sallerie in just a few days. The rooms are bright and clean, a perfect environment to learn well. Further adjustments will be discussed and planned together in autumn. Many thanks to Schoeck Family Foundation for supporting this important initiative.
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Happy …
… the women in Kunikhop are also happy about the compost toilets. Especially in this village, it was very important to us to improve the sanitary conditions. In addition, agriculture is benefiting. We are looking forward to the great results. Many thanks to Schoeck Family Foundation for the construction and continuous support of the model farm.
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Documenting to learn ..
… is one of the principles of the Farmers Field School. During the training, the women record everything on the model farm in detail to see what leads to good results, what needs to be paid attention to, what does not work. The women, who can write well, write down quantities, times and which seeds were used. This intensive support is made possible by the support of the Schoeck Family Foundation
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Healthy vegetables …
… are now also available in Merangding. Through the ongoing training (unfortunately still without furniture in the training hall), the women learn step by step what is necessary for this. The children are often there too and grow into the diversity of organic vegetable cultivation at an early age. Many thanks especially to Schoeck-Family-Foundation for making the operation of the model farm possible and to Fair Styria for setting it up in the last few years.
