Knowledge for Development

Building capacity of youth in organic agriculture

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Date: 22/05/2013

Introduction:

A number of Pacific Islands have established organic certification programmes and are developing exports of virgin coconut oil, vanilla and coffee but lack specific capacity in organic production method. The objectives of this project of the POETCOM network in Tonga are to enhance livelihood opportunities for youth in organic agriculture, training of trainers for extension providers in sustainable organic production methods, provide ongoing mentoring and support to young farmers to update knowledge and skills, capacity building in organic production for youth farmers and linking youth agricultural enterprises into existing organic certification and market chains. Sub-regional workshops are expected to encourage youth from rural and outer island communities in the Polynesian countries to produce healthy food and live healthy.

http://thejetnewspaper.com/2013/03/12/building-capacity-of-youth-in-organic-agriculture/

(The Jet Newspaper, 12/03/2013)

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