Development of agriculture for the village of Mballam, Baka Libuna, Cameroon

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After their expulsion from the forest, the forest people could no longer subsist on hunting and gathering. As a people, they have never made the step from wild prey animal  culture to sedentary farmers and therefore did not develop any agricultural knowledge  over centuries. This project wants to enable the development of agricultural production by imparting knowledge, providing seeds and seedlings and working material. Plantations are envisaged as mixed perennial crops such as cacao and kola nut with mango, avocado, African plum and other fruit trees as well as tuber crops, plantains and beans. With sustainable agriculture, the “farmers” of Mballam could in the future make a significant contribution to feeding the villagers and cover expenses for education and basic health care through the sale of agricultural products. This project is planned as a 3-year project.

Project Overview

Project Reference
2022 AF 03 CA AG Y3
Project Year
Area
2024
Africa
Country
Region
Cameroon
Mballam, Baka Libuna
Aid type
Duration
Agriculture
3 years
BASAID contribution
10000 CHF
Local contribution
land
Local partners
“farmers” of Mballam
Contact
afrika@basaid.org