Technical Advice
Bridging the gap between theory and practice
There is always a gap between theory and practice, and this is particularly true for agriculture in tropical Africa. The Agro Eco-Louis Bolk Institute therefore takes an adaptive approach to technical advice in development projects. Our objective is always to improve local access to new knowledge on sustainable farming methods. At the same time, we recognize the knowledge and experience local farmers and experts already have.
Focus on results
Translating principles of organic agriculture into practical courses and manuals, stimulating farmers to improve their organic products and entrepreneurial skills: we focus on obtaining results, such as better farming methods and higher incomes for farmers in tropical Africa. We are used to taking into account the complex local conditions. Due to our systems approach we are able to provide solutions that work.
Conservation agriculture in Sierra Leone and Liberia
An illustrative example of our technical service is our project with Care Sierra Leone and Care Liberia. In this project we provide training courses on conservation agriculture, beekeeping, fruit drying, fish farming and animal husbandry. We also offer courses on participatory technology development and assist in the design, monitoring and evaluation of demonstration plots. Our work leads to new concepts of conservation agriculture that work within the local contexts of Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Clients and cases Mr. Andrew Katta, CARE Sierra Leone about the Agro Eco - Louis Bolk InstituteDownload
Leaflet:Technical Advice
Training on beekeeping
