Global Soil Doctors Programme
The Global Soil Doctors Programme is a farmer-to-farmer training initiative that aims to build the capacity of farmers on sustainable soil management.
Global Soil Doctors Programme
Launched in 2020, the programme empowers and equips farmers with the knowledge, tools, and skills to diagnose and address soil degradation and train other farmers to disseminate sustainable soil management practices. This online platform, which also contributes to raising awareness on soils globally, provides support for farmers, policy makers, development planners, agricultural extension workers, NGOs, private sectors and any other practitioner/stakeholder interested in transmitting the importance of soil as a vital resource. From extension services to theprivate sector, farmer associations, academia, soil science societies, as well as independent actors, anyone can join the Global Soil Doctors Programme and contribute to the selection and training of Soil Doctors across the world.
KEY FACTS
Target countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Bolivia (the Plurinational State of), Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Kazakhstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malawi, Mexico, Nigeria, Saint Lucia, Tajikistan, Togo, Uzbekistan, Venezuela
Resource partners:
Phosagro, BMEL Germany, GEF Soilcare, Venezuela, Uzbekistan, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, FAO Forest Farm Facility National promoters of each country
Contacts: Soil Doctors, Carolina Olivera Sanchez, Janet Nabwami.