Project Mission:
Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the knowledge and skills needed for sustainable agriculture. By promoting modern and organic farming practices, conservation of soil and water, and innovative approaches such as permaculture and urban farming, we aim to enhance productivity and environmental responsibility. We strive to build capacity in pest and disease management, improve storage and value of agricultural produce, and strengthen marketing skills, while addressing key population, health, and environmental challenges that impact agriculture.
ECONOMIC UPLIFTMENT PROJECT: KWETU TRAINING
Objectives of training:
- Train members on modern agricultural techniques and organic farming.
- Soil and water conservation techniques
- Permaculture and urban farming
- Pest and disease management
- Storage and value of agricultural products
- Develop marketing skills
- Determine population, health and environmental issues affecting agriculture
SESSION: MARKETING:
Business is an act of buying and selling goods with an aim of making a profit.
The main components of carrying out a business are:
- The market
- Quality of products
- Capital to start up the business
- Advertisement
- Planning
- Identify your competitors
SESSION: COST/PRICING:
Factors to consider when setting the price of the product are as follows:
- Cost of materials
- Cost of labour
- Competitor comparative price
- Customer demand for the product
- Marketing methods used
SESSION: PACKAGING OF PRODUCTS
Members were briefed on the importance of good packaging of products as stated below:
- An eye-catching appearance would entice a customer to purchase the product
- Develop efficient communication between the buyer and seller.
- Appropriateness of the product packing is considered to be an important indicator of quality.
- Once the quality of the packing is improved, the sales of the products are likely to increase thereby regulating a higher amount of profit earned.
COMMENTS BY PARTICIPANTS:
- Members were able to identify and learn different aspects of agriculture.
- Members were pleased to have been given a chance to undergo this training
- The use of natural resources while carrying out this activity would enable the members save a lot of money.
- Members agreed upon practicing the various techniques taught, weekly in groups.
- Members also ought to carry out these activities individually so as to increase vegetation in the area.
- Members require 3 months to change the area with a lot of vegetation.
- Members tend to purchase a green house for this project as it has various advantages.
In conclusion, the participants thanked BMMK for their efforts to make the Women independent
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