Product Description

Objective: To promote environmentally friendly farming practices among smallholder farmers, reducing costs and increasing income while conserving natural resources.

Target Group: Smallholder farmers in rural areas

Duration: 12 months

Activities:

1. Training and Capacity Building: Conduct workshops and training sessions on sustainable farming practices, such as organic farming, crop rotation, and integrated pest management.
2. Demonstration Plots: Establish demonstration plots to showcase sustainable farming practices and provide hands-on training.
3. Soil Testing and Analysis: Conduct soil tests to determine nutrient levels and provide recommendations for improvement.
4. Water Conservation: Implement water-saving techniques, such as drip irrigation and mulching.
5. Crop Diversification: Promote growing multiple crops to reduce dependence on a single crop.
6. Market Access: Facilitate market access for farmers to sell their produce at competitive prices.
Expected Outcomes:
1. Increased Income: Farmers will increase their income through reduced costs and improved crop yields.
2. Environmental Conservation: Sustainable farming practices will reduce soil erosion, conserve water, and promote biodiversity.
3. Improved Food Security: Farmers will have access to diverse and nutritious food, improving food security.
Partnerships: Collaborate with local agricultural extension services, NGOs, and private sector organizations to leverage resources and expertise.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation to assess project impact and make adjustments as needed.
Total Budget:* $100,000

I. Training and Capacity Building (30%): $30,000
– Workshop facilitators: $5,000
– Training materials: $3,000
– Farmer participation incentives: $2,000
– Venue rental and logistics: $10,000
– Miscellaneous (stationery, etc.): $10,000

II. Demonstration Plots (25%): $25,000

– Land preparation and maintenance: $5,000
– Seeds and planting materials: $3,000
– Irrigation system installation: $7,000
– Plot monitoring and evaluation: $5,000
– Miscellaneous (tools, etc.): $5,000

III. Soil Testing and Analysis (15%): $15,000

– Soil testing kits: $3,000
– Laboratory analysis fees: $5,000
– Soil conservation materials (mulch, etc.): $4,000
– Miscellaneous (transportation, etc.): $3,000

IV. Water Conservation (10%): $10,000

– Drip irrigation system installation: $5,000
– Mulching materials: $2,000
– Water-saving training: $2,000
– Miscellaneous (tools, etc.): $1,000

V. Crop Diversification (10%): $10,000

– Seeds and planting materials: $3,000
– Crop management training: $2,000
– Market research and access: $3,000
– Miscellaneous (transportation, etc.): $2,000

VI. Market Access (5%): $5,000

– Market research and access: $2,000
– Marketing materials (brochures, etc.): $1,000
– Transportation and logistics: $1,000
– Miscellaneous (contingency fund): $1,000

VII. Miscellaneous (5%): $5,000

– Contingency fund: $2,000
– Project coordination and management: $1,500
– Monitoring and evaluation: $1,000
– Miscellaneous (office expenses, etc.): $500