Look at these babies!
The June application of the organic pest control/spray
fertilizer has paid off for our women cocoa farmers in Simpang Jernih
subdistrict; over 25% more flowers stayed on the trees this time, and at the 2nd
week in July he pods were nice, green, and healthy, and there were lots of 'em!
JMD’s secret mission is to have the University test the spray
fertilizer and hormone that is purchased so that we can replicate the
ingredients right on site—this way, the women have a much better opportunity to
always have a supply on hand. Like the
organic fertilizer that the women now can make from ingredients right in the
neighborhood, a nearly-free and plentiful supply of pest-be-gone will increase
production significantly.
Plus (and this is where JMD really stands out): this is an
activity that is sustainable. The women
will be doing this long after the agriculture extensionists and JMD’s support have
left.
(that is, if we can keep the palm oil conglomerates from
destroying the protected forest.)
Harvest starts in September: stay tuned!!!
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