Twenty
participants comprising staff and representatives from the departments of
agriculture and forestry, NGOs and farmers/tree growers participated in the
training.
‘We
were glad to see this level of training being made available to us here in the
North of Fiji.’ These were the words of Charles McCay, the host farmer.
According
to McCay, the participants gained new skills, especially on grafting and
marcotting techniques, as well as receiving information about soil erosion
control and the need to include trees in an integrated farming system. They
also learned the technique of transplanting tissue cultures for the first time.
‘We
always believe in an integrated farming system and such training and
demonstration helps us understand the full concept of agroforestry much
better.’
‘Such
training enables us farmers to think strategically and take more interest in
farming as an agroforestry system, an excellent model for sustainable farm
development.’ McCay said.
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