A conservation agriculture production system program for the Central Plateau of Haiti

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Author(s):
J. McKenna

Type of Document:
Media

 

Publisher/Journal:
SANREM CRSP, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Date of Publication:
2010

Place of Publication:
Blacksburg, VA

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This presentation presents the research proposal for improving food security for smallholders in the central plateau of Haiti (LTRA-6). Productivity is very low and hunger is a soaring problem in Haiti, especially in rural areas. To increase crop productivity, formal and informal survey methods will be used on 15-20 plots to evaluate existing production systems and compare them with both fertilized and non-fertilized conservation agriculture production systems (CAPS). With the creation of farmer field schools and innovation teams, this research will provide a solid foundation for future agricultural outreach and collaborate efforts to improve the sustainability of food production in Haiti.

Additional Bibliographic Information

Presented at the 2010 SANREM CRSP Kick-Off/Annual Meeting, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 6 May 2010

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