Distributing more nutrition through Moringa

On December 19, 2013, in English, Nutrition, by Kate Bevitt
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(Tetum) There could be 10,000 more Moringa trees growing in Timor-Leste, following Seeds of Life’s distribution of 1,000 packets of Moringa seeds to farmers in November and December.

Each packet contains 15 seeds, 10 black poly bags and an information sheet. (more…)

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Mid-term survey results: 25% of farmers growing SoL varieties

On November 18, 2013, in Reports & studies, by Kate Bevitt
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In mid-2013, Seeds of Life conducted a mid-term survey to assess what progress had been made in the first two and a half years of the current phase of the program.

This survey — which was conducted in 55 sucos across the 13 districts, with visits to 672 households — showed that on average 25% of the crop farmers in Timor-Leste grow one or more improved varieties of a foodcrop. (more…)

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A presidential visit on World Food Day

On October 18, 2013, in English, Events, Farmer case study, by Kate Bevitt
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(Tetum) Healthy people depend on healthy food systems

That was the theme for this year’s World Food Day (16 October), which Seeds of Life participated in by sharing information and selling seed at an event at the Dili Convention Centre. (more…)

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10 things you may not know about Seeds of Life

On October 11, 2013, in Crop identification & development, English, by Yessy Betty
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(Tetum) How much do you know about the Seeds of Life program? Here’s 10 facts you may not know. (more…)

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