The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for the Youth (HAPPY) project through Technoserve, successfully conducted a training program for youth female farmers in the district. The training focused on:
- Tomatoes harvesting, sorting, and grading
- Tomato processing
Objectives and Impact
The training aimed to address post-harvest losses, a significant challenge faced by tomato farmers in the district. With tomatoes being a major produce in the area, the training was crucial in enhancing the profitability of the tomato business. A total of 80 youth female farmers from major producing areas within the district benefited from the program.
Training Details
The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for the Youth (HAPPY) project through Technoserve, successfully conducted a training program for youth female farmers in the district. The training focused on:
- Tomatoes harvesting, sorting, and grading
- Tomato processing
Objectives and Impact
The training aimed to address post-harvest losses, a significant challenge faced by tomato farmers in the district. With tomatoes being a major produce in the area, the training was crucial in enhancing the profitability of the tomato business. A total of 80 youth female farmers from major producing areas within the district benefited from the program.
Training Details
- Duration: 5 days (2 days for harvesting, sorting, and grading; 3 days for processing)
- Logistics provided: Aprons, Wellington boots, hand gloves, protective clothes, etc.
- Certificates awarded: Participants received certificates in tomato processing to facilitate their activities
Outcomes
The training is expected to improve the skills and knowledge of youth female farmers in tomato production, reduce post-harvest losses, and increase the profitability of the tomato business in the district.
