PROJECT TOP/ プロジェクトトップ

Background / 背景
Timeline / タイムライン
Leadership / リーダーシップ
Water Systems / 深井戸建設
Credit and Income / 収入向上プログラム
Health Care / 保健衛生
Agroforestry / アグロフォレストリー

Sloping land after rain. A bare part of land flows down among the grasses.

A type of trees for afforestation. It grows fast and can be a source of income for the villagers.

The low volume of rainfall is a big obstacle for afforestation. The project started to measure the difference of the altitude of the lands in order to make the best use of the rainfall. With a simple device made with a bucket and a hose, contour lines are drawn based on the observation of the water flow. If the seedlings are planted in the lower land, it is easier for them to absorb water when it rains.

The plastic container beside the plant has small holes at the bottom so that water is given to the roots gradually.

The seedlings are well protected by a strong fence so that animals will not eat them.

The training on agriculture was always lively because most of the villagers were farmers. Practical training on compost production and weeding without using agricultural chemicals are continuously carried out.

Farm products are grown in the same land where trees were planted. When the farm products are grown upon weeding, the trees receive benefits because they can also absorb water and nutrition which were given to the farm products. At the same time, the farm products receive benefits from the trees because they can absorb water kept by the shades and the roots of the trees. It is important to observe the interrelation of these trees and products in the agroforestry project. The agroforestry project would make it possible for the villagers to foster forests by doing agriculture at the same time although it takes a long time for the trees to grow.

The agroforestry project is one of the most attractive projects for the farmers. In order to draw their further attention and to generate firm results, it is imperative to conduct training programs for each group and provide support on an individual basis. The fine and thoughtful follow-up actions of the local ICA staff lead the project more effectively. With the shovels in their hands granted in this project, the farmers smiles show their hope for the future.