News
Annual Motivation Campaign for Jatropha
(October 2009)
In their yearly motivation campaign ahead of the rainy season, PROKON-staff along with local village authorities are currently promoting Jatropha as an additional cash crop and an additional source of income for farmers throughout Mpanda District. In approximately 60 villages Prokon Agronomists and Extension Officers are presenting the beneficial nature of the perennial Jatropha-plant: Cultivated in between traditional staple food-crops, Jatropha makes the farmer's land more profitable on a longterm basis. Prokon established Jatropha-nurseries across the District, and advertises with free seedlings and sound extension services for farmers.
PROKON Jatropha-Workshop for District Agricultural Extension Officers
(July 2009)
On July 2nd 2009 PROKON performed a training-workshop for 48 Extension Officers of Mpanda District's Agricultural and Livestock Office (DALDO). PROKON-Head of Office Mr. Edwin Mwakatage and Jatropha-Consultant Mr. Lucas Mdewa shared their experience and insights on cultivating Jatropha as an additional cash-crop. Into October 2009 District Agricultural Extension Officers along with Prokon-staff and Ward Officers will launch an awareness campaign promoting Jatropha cultivation among farmers across Mpanda District.