As part of the activities supported by the Marisla Foundation, an awareness day for farmers on good agro-ecological practices was organized by PAN Africa on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Beer (Niayes).
The meeting saw the participation of more than thirty producers from the Union des Producteurs maraichers (UPM) / GIPD from the localities of Beer, Kaniack, Diamaguene, Mbawane, Ndiar, Keur Abdou Ndoye, Khar Yalla.
The discussions and debates focused on the fundamentals of agro-ecology, the principles for a sustainable management of soils, water, the landscape and agro-ecological practices (contribution of manure, association of crops, crop succession, mulching, production of liquid bio-fertilizer and natural fertilizers).
The day was rich in exchanges. Recurring problems in terms of water and soil management were raised by producers. The harmful effects of pesticides on both health and the environment have been widely discussed. The producers also pointed out the scarcity of liquid bioferlisers approved on the local market.
At the end of the debates, they launched a plea for the establishment of markets to facilitate the sale of their products but also capacity building for a good mastery of agro-ecological practices.
