SLIDE 3 20‐8‐2019 3 WORK PACKAGE 1
inventories of 8 MTS and 4 off‐ reserve tree farms after 3 months
baseline survey among 150 MTS/tree farmers and gender disaggregated focus groups (n=10‐15) after 3 months
- A baseline survey undertaken among 147 MTS
and off‐reserve tree farmers revealed (i) the importance of food crops in the MTS, (ii) the need to find profitable markets for NTFPs, (iii) gender specific preferences for different tree/food‐crop combinations, (iv) the need to strengthen MTS and NTFP groups/networks, and (v) the importance of introducing shade‐ tolerant NTFPs and food crops for improving food and income security.
- Inventories revealed occurrence of naturally
- ccurring NTFPs and medium to high survival
rates of planted NTFPs under open and closed un‐burnt canopies, but no NTFPs in plots affected by wildfires.
WORK PACKAGE 2
plots in MTS farms after 6 months
report MTS after 1.5 yr
trained in nursery establishment/s eedling production after 1 yr (3/site)
in photo monitoring after yr 1.Z
- Three NTFP nurseries were established and provided with
equipment and 1500 poly bags.
- Twelve demonstration plots have been established in
three communities for collaborative learning and as study sites for the sub‐projects. Six plots were planted with 666 grains of paradise seedlings (Aframomum melegueta); two were for biodiversity observation; four be were planted with Gliricidea stakes for black pepper.
- 12 beehives placed by RUDEYA (2016); 27 by MPhil
student on two experimental plots
- 18 expanded experimental plots have been established in
two communities (Akwabraso and Nyamebekyere No.3) with different NTFPs (Ginger, Cocoyam and Wild yam) to monitor growth with different treatments i.e. Spacing and Canopy closure
Nursery established for Black Pepper
Nursery established for Grains of Paradise
WORK PACKAGE 3: To explore the barriers and
potential of integrating NTFPs in off‐reserve tree farms
- Scoping study report on off‐
reserve study site involving 50 tree farmers available after 1 yr.
- 1 experimental/demonstration
plot in off‐reserve tree farm after 1 yr.
- Growth/yield report for NTFPs in
- ff‐reserve tree farm available
after 2 yrs.
- 3 females in off‐reserve site
trained in nursery estab‐ lishment/seedling production within 1.5 yr
- 2 leaders trained in photo
monitoring after 1.5 yr
- 22 farmers (M/F 50/50) and 25
- thers (FSD staff, students) were
trained in entrepreneurial skills, GOP and black pepper seedling production, and photo monitoring.
WORK PACKAGE 4: To examine and improve the economic feasibility of NTFPs from MTS /tree farm
- Value chain/market analysis
and identified marketing
- pportunities reported after 1
yr
- Profitability analysis available
after 18 months
- Links with value chain actors
(traders/ processors) established after 18 months
- Solutions discussed in farmer
groups, CoPs, and innovation/platforms and documented after 2.5 yrs.
- 1 training programme on NTFP
processing after 24m.
- Scoping study reveals that
volumes are too low for export market.
- Information to (Nigerian)
buyers established.
WORK PACKAGE 5: To enhance entrepreneurial skills, farmer
groups, and group enterprises.
- Exchange visit for 22 farmers to a black pepper
farm at Boamah Dumasi Community and to beekeeping farmers in the community of Achiase
- On‐the‐job training has been provided in the
establishment of nurseries and experimental plots.
- Training need assessment done (ASNAPP)
- Training material for entrepreneurial skills
developed and utilised for training workshop
- Research initiated on Enhancement of
Entrepreneurial Skills of Tree Farmers in Nkawie and Mankranso Forest District (Ashanti Region) of Ghana.
- 20 selected farmers from three communities
under the project participated in a Cross _farm _Visit to NTFPs farm of the Portal Forest Estate Limited (PFEL) at Breman Bedium .
after 6 months
materials/guidelines available after 1 yr
adapted/developed after 1 yr.
(ToT) after 2 yrs
- Effects analysis of skills
training available after 3 yrs,
each study site after 1 yr
