Product Description

Objective: To educate farmers on organic farming methods, enabling them to tap into the lucrative organic market and improve their livelihoods.

Target Group: Smallholder farmers

Location: District Sargodha

Duration: 18 months

Activities:

1. Training and Capacity Building: Conduct workshops and training sessions on organic farming practices, soil management, and integrated pest management.

2. Demonstration Plots: Establish demonstration plots to showcase organic farming methods and provide hands-on training.

3. Soil Testing and Analysis: Conduct soil tests to determine nutrient levels and provide recommendations for improvement.

4. Organic Certification: Assist farmers in obtaining organic certification to access the organic market.

5. Market Access: Facilitate market access for farmers to sell their organic produce at competitive prices.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Increased Income: Farmers will increase their income through organic produce sales.

2. Improved Soil Health: Farmers will adopt sustainable soil management practices, improving soil health.

3. Reduced Chemical Use: Farmers will reduce their use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Here’s a sample budget for the Organic Farming project:

Total Budget: $150,000

I. Training and Capacity Building (30%): $45,000

– Workshop facilitators: $10,000
– Training materials: $5,000
– Farmer participation incentives: $4,000
– Venue rental and logistics: $12,000
– Miscellaneous (stationery, etc.): $14,000

II. Demonstration Plots (25%): $37,500

– Land preparation and maintenance: $8,000
– Seeds and planting materials: $5,000
– Irrigation system installation: $10,000
– Plot monitoring and evaluation: $7,500
– Miscellaneous (tools, etc.): $7,000

III. Soil Testing and Analysis (15%): $22,500

– Soil testing kits: $5,000
– Laboratory analysis fees: $7,500
– Soil conservation materials (mulch, etc.): $4,000
– Miscellaneous (transportation, etc.): $6,000

IV. Organic Certification (15%): $22,500

– Certification fees: $10,000
– Inspection and auditing costs: $5,000
– Documentation and record-keeping: $3,000
– Miscellaneous (contingency fund): $4,500

V. Market Access (10%): $15,000

– Market research and access: $6,000
– Marketing materials (brochures, etc.): $3,000
– Transportation and logistics: $3,000
– Miscellaneous (contingency fund): $3,000

VI. Miscellaneous (5%): $7,500

– Contingency fund: $3,000
– Project coordination and management: $1,500
– Monitoring and evaluation: $1,500
– Miscellaneous (office expenses, etc.): $1,500