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The online course “Farmer Field Schools on Farmer Seed Production and Marketing” is part of the program’s work on seed production for the local market. The objective of this work is (1) to improve farmers’ access to seed of well adapted crops and varieties not offered by the formal seed sector [...]

My master's dissertation research was completed in Cape Verde, focussing on the participatory approach to the agro-ecological transition of rural communities. In particular, the dissertation observed an aspect of the implementation of the FAO approach based on people-centred learning: the Farmer Field Schools (FFS). I designed and conducted several [...]

The online course “Farmer Field Schools on Farmer Seed Production and Marketing” is part of the program’s work on seed production for the local market. The objective of this work is (1) to improve farmers’ access to seed of well adapted crops and varieties not offered by the formal seed sector [...]

The National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP) has equipped 54 youths in Nakuru County with skills in competitive agricultural extension to steer the newly adopted Farmers Field Schools program.

Use of Solar Powered Smart Projector in Bihar by Young Entrepreneur. Extension for landless.

Short story about how Digital for Development money D4D from Belgian Government has helped establish a Young Entrepreneur in Bihar, India using a solar powered smart projector.

This Reader has been developed to address the stakeholders’ needs as expressed during the Malindi workshop. The Reader is a compilation of materials on FS methodology sourced from existing FFS publications such as manuals, journal articles and books. It was developed through a writeshop process facilitated by IIRR from 21st [...]

This brochure captures the major developments of the farmer field school over 30 years, highlighting innovations in different regions and contexts. A vast number of additional stories and experiences exist, some of which can be accessed at the global FFS platform website. This document summarizes key messages on FFS and [...]

The FFS has been one of the most successful approach developed and promoted by FAO over the last 30 years, empowering farmers to become better decision makers in their own farming systems. Initiated by FAO in 1989, and followed by many other organizations and institutions, the FFS programmes represent one [...]