The plant domestication techniques developed by the Plant and Wildlife Domestication sub-programme form part of the agroforestry packages extended to farming communities via the Extension sub-programme.
Farmers are identified, trained and encouraged to form Common Initiative Groups and initiate training of other farmers. These resident farmers evolve into local service providers to provide support to farmers in remote areas throughout the year.
CTD is working with pilot farmers to develop techniques for conservation in the Mount Cameroon region. This win - win system enables farmers to cultivate using lower labour and financial inputs whilst producing higher yields.
Extension strategies include field visits and open field days, training, interactive workshop, extension manuals and posters. CTD has developed Extension packages for the domestic of rattan (Eremospatha spp.) Eru (Gnetum spp.) and Pygeum (Prunus africana) and have been made available for the farming community in the Mount Cameroon region and beyond.
CTD is currently developing economic models for the production of selected animal species for domestication meat production namely snails and cane rats. The approach uses successful methods from neighbouring Central and West Africa countries and has involved training of a women's group on snail farming. CTD has also been actively involved in promoting conservation agricultural techniques through training farmers on sustainable crop production.
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