The Global Soil Doctors Programme
A farmer-to-farmer training platform
The Global Soil Doctors Programme (GSDP) is a farmer-to-farmer training initiative that aims to build the capacity of farmers on sustainable soil management while supporting national governments and stakeholders in addressing the needs of their rural communities. This online platform 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.
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.
The GSDP provides targeted support to the following countries:
GSDP resource partners:
With thanks to the assistance of the following resource partners:
- BMEL Germany
- FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
- FAO Forest Farm Facility national promoters in each country
- GEF SoilCare
- PhosAgro
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
