Agricultural technologies bring healthy diversity to school meals
2014
Isaac, Wendy-Ann | Eudoxie, Gaius | Cortbaoui, Patrick | Ganpat, Wayne | Borucki, Sylvia
French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Saine diversification des repas servis dans les écoles grâce aux innovations en agriculture
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]The Farm to Fork model, developed specifically for the Caribbean, resulted in increased income for farmers and improved consistency in food production and supply. Technical and institutional support for irrigated agriculture increased yields and opened new markets, particularly for women farmers. Use of locally made compost increased productivity, quality and profitability. The project worked with the Ministry of Agriculture, to introduce drip irrigation to 16 smallholder farmers, who were also trained in techniques for soil moisture monitoring and conservation. Improved agricultural technologies enabled farmers to supply school feeding programs and enhance dietary diversity.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Mots clés AGROVOC
Informations bibliographiques
Cette notice bibliographique a été fournie par International Development Research Centre
Découvrez la collection de ce fournisseur de données dans AGRIS