Brazil: Joint effort prepares sweet potato seedlings for affected small farmers

Published 2024년 5월 30일

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Volunteers from the Small Farmers Movement, Pastoral Land Commission, Base Ecclesiastical Communities, and other organizations have initiated the Seeds of Solidarity Mission, producing 5,000 sweet potato seedlings to be distributed among farmers affected by floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This initiative, inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si, aims to promote self-sustainability and hope among affected farmers by spring, when the seedlings will be ready for planting. The project also plans to produce fruit tree seedlings and is seeking volunteer support and financial donations.

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Solidarity initiatives for those affected begin to take other directions after the emergency actions to save and protect lives. Rebuild is the watchword of the moment. And one of the most challenging reconstructions will be that of the territories of peasant and family agriculture. The small farmers affected lost crops, livestock, machinery, inputs, seeds, houses, warehouses and infrastructure for access and flow of production. Without a doubt, it is one of the most vulnerable sectors and runs the greatest risk of being made invisible after the water returns to its beds. With this factor in mind, volunteers from the Small Farmers Movement (MPA), Pastoral Land Commission (CPT) and Base Ecclesiastical Communities (CEBs) met last Monday (27) in Ijuí, at Viveiro São Francisco de Assis, to produce 5,000 sweet potato seedlings that will be shared with classmates affected by floods in rural territories. The activity is part of the Seeds of Solidarity Mission, coordinated by the Padre ...

Source: Brasildefato