Agroforestry training and Demo site establishment (Labasa Project)

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Land Resources Division conducted two-day training in Tabia, Labasa on agroforestry concepts, plant propagation, nursery management and the establishment of agroforestry farms.

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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