Training of Trainers (ToT) for Lead Farmers, Surkhet (12-14 March, 2020)

With the initiation of Skill Up! project,  six farmers group were formed in Surkhet to run Farmers Field Schools (FFS) adopting Sustainable Integrated Farming  Systems (SIFS) approach through Participatory Learning Action (PLA) methodology. Twelve  Lead Farmers were selected from each of group to facilitate FFS in their respective groups. The Skill Up!  team designed  a three days’ ToT for the lead farmers so that they could be capacitated to facilitate FFS in their respective groups and provide technical support under the guidance of project team.

The training was organized on 12-14 of March 2020 and facilitated by project staff covering both Theory and practical sessions. The training was focused on FFS facilitation skills, Nursery development, IPM methodology, Pest management, Disease Identification and control. Similarly, participants were trained to prepare bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides using locally available materials (animal dungs & urine, mustard cake, rice husk, water, plant leaves etc.) and its application. The training was organized at Shree Janasewa high school of Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet district.  
 

Session on plat record keeping techniques

Bio-fertilizer preparation session

Nursery development session

Interaction with farmers