Brazil: Community garden is an opportunity to generate income

Published 2021년 4월 30일

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A rural community in Cônego Marinho has created a community garden spanning one hectare, with support from local authorities and agricultural organizations. The garden, which cost R $ 13 thousand to set up, will be used to feed the community and generate income through the sale of produce in local markets. A course was also held to teach the producers about vegetable cultivation. The garden is planting a variety of vegetables and already providing income and nutrition to 12 families.

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The effort of a rural community will help to feed and reinforce the income of 12 families in Cônego Marinho. A community garden was built on a one-hectare plot, in partnership with the City Hall, the Rural Union of Januária Producers, the FAEMG / SENAR / INAES System and the Caribbean Community Association. Production will be divided between the community's own consumption and commercialization in local markets. The work started in February 2021. According to the Secretary of Agriculture, Fábio Lopes Ferreira, the City Hall invested R $ 13 thousand for the installation of a water tank of 10 thousand liters, purchase of inputs for soil preparation, vehicle support for fertilizer management and around the land, which was donated to the association. "The project was created to meet the needs of small producers, but this was only possible thanks to the partnership with SENAR MINAS", commented the secretary. The FAEMG / SENAR / INAES System and the Rural Union of Januária Producers ...

Source: Cnabrasil