Rubber band straps help kill weevils in storage drums

On May 8, 2014, in English, by Yessy Betty
0

(Tetum) Can rubber band straps help make storage drums airtight, thus killing weevils?

That’s the question MAF-SoL researchers sought to answer last month, when they launched a simple experiment to compare weevil survival after two 80-litre storage drums were sealed for 31 days. (more…)

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • •
 

Diversity and collaboration make for successful farming in Timor-Leste

On April 14, 2014, in English, by Kate Bevitt
0

(Tetum) It’s a wrongly held belief that farming families in Timor-Leste only plant rice and have one income source.

In actuality, most farming families have incredibly diverse farms and livelihoods, which is essential for managing risk in Timor’s tough agricultural environment. (more…)

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • •
 

From cassava to pigs: Filomeno da Cruz’s story

On April 7, 2014, in English, Farmer case study, by Yessy Betty
1

(Tetum) “I am happy,” says Filomeno da Cruz (55), a cassava farmer living in Camlor, suco Luca, Viqueque district, “I’ve planted cassava for just six months, but I’ve felt the benefits already.”

Filomeno da Cruz became involved in seed production in July last year as a contract grower for the Ai-luka 2 and Ai-luka 4 cassava varieties released in 2009 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) and Seeds of Life (SoL). (more…)

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • •
 

Successful pilot of business plan training for farmers’ associations

On February 11, 2014, in Workshops, by Yessy Betty
0

(Tetum) Seeds of Life has successfully piloted business plan training last month for three farmers’ associations that sell commercial seed, and now plans to nationally roll-out the training in 2014.

Training sessions were held for three established farmers’ associations to help build their skills in managing group activities, finances and the marketing of seed. (more…)

Tagged with: • • • • • • • •
 
« Previous Entries Next Entries »