Entries by limbus

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Meeting with the President of the Solidarity of the stakeholders on land (SIF) in Madagascar

On the occasion of his visit to France in 2014, Fert met Haingoarison Randrianomanjanahary, President of the stakeholders in the land of Solidarity (SIF) in Madagascar. Haingo is also director of Fifata, Fert partner for 25 years. 1. Can you quickly introduce SIF? The SIF is a Malagasy national platform established in 2003 working in […]

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December the 5th, Fert testifies during the festival 24h on Earth

At the Science Festival Live borders of Marseilles, is organized for 4 years the event “24h on earth“. With duplex over 30 countries, 24 hours on Earth will bring together the actors of today’s world: researchers, engineers, civil society actors, industry or artists. For this 2014 edition, Fert was invited to be present at this […]

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Agroecology: the experience of unions cowpea producers [Burkina Faso]

For ten years, members of unions cowpea producers in the province Sanmatenga (Burkina Faso) tested and implemented a set of agro-ecological practices.. They were accompanied by Fert and Accir advocate an approach that “small steps”, adapting to the practices of farmers.   Sanmatenga Province, located in the Sahel region, is characterized by low rainfall (400-700 […]

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Representatives of the Cereal Growers Association visit farmers organizations of the cereals’ sector in France [Kenya]

A delegation of four representatives of the Kenyan farmers’ organization CGA, participated to a study tour in France from the 5th to the 15th of October 2014, meeting numerous farmers’ organizations. After 10 days of visits and intense discussions in Paris and Alsace region, the participants unanimously underlined the relevancy and success of this initiative. […]