The 25th edition of FIER MADA took place at the Makis Andohatapenaka stadium, from 7 to 11 August 2024. In 25 years, visitors have become accustomed to see an exceptional experience for each edition, with discoveries, multi-sectoral innovations, commercial exchanges and knowledge.
GSDM and SYMABIO a Country Implementing Partner on the KCOA-KHEA Project, also professionals in Agroecology, participated for the 10th time this year 2024 through the ALEFA Agroecology and KCOA-KHEA Project. It has been noted that the agricultural sector is regaining an important and crucial place in rural development. Farmers are panicking at the idea of making their farms as profitable as possible and making them resilient against climate change and the impacts of mining agriculture
During this event, the crowd visited the GSDM stand for technical advice, sharing of experiences and acquisition of various seeds. This saw the passage of different farmers from all regions of Madagascar.
A technician and a farmer leader of the ALEFA project received the visitors in the stand where they shared the knowledge and opportunities linked to the adoption of good agricultural practices, in general, the agroecology. Conservation agriculture and soil fertilization also attracted the attention of visitors. Many of them returned every day during the fair to acquire as much practical advice as possible. Organic farming was also mentioned during this event, a theme which interests more and more farmers, mainly because of the use of non chemicals products on crops.
During the fair, the KCOA-KHEA Project highlighted the promotion of knowledge products on agri-bio by supporting the participation of the “Entraide et Fraternity” consortium. These are partner organizations hosting some of the KHEA Multipliers who have benefited from training through the KCOA-KHEA Project, made up of CARITAS Antsirabe, FTM/CPM and the ST BENOIT Fénérive-Est Center.
Prepared by GSDM Edited by Pamella Magino
