By Zoila Palma: Seventeen farmers from the Cayo District gathered on September 8, 2026, at Diamond R Farm in Esperanza for a training session focused on “Agroforestry in Cattle Production.”
The session was hosted by cattle farmer Raymond Harris and aimed to equip farmers with practical approaches for improving productivity and sustainability within their cattle operations.
The training was facilitated by Extension Officer Adelita Jones, with support from the Cayo Extension Service and funding from the CRESAP Project. CRESAP Officer Moh also provided farmers with information about the project and its support for climate-smart agricultural practices.
During the training, farmers explored how integrating trees, pasture and livestock can improve farm productivity while promoting biodiversity, soil health and climate resilience. Discussions also highlighted practical agroforestry techniques and climate-smart practices that can be incorporated into cattle production systems to help farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions.
A hands-on component allowed farmers to work in groups to develop and draw their own farm plans based on the knowledge gained during the training. The activity encouraged teamwork, critical thinking, creativity and farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing, while helping participants identify ways to apply agroforestry practices on their own farms.
The training also included a farm walk at Diamond R Farm, where participants observed firsthand how agroforestry and climate-smart practices can be incorporated into a working cattle operation.
To encourage practical application, each farmer received a spade and an assortment of agroforestry tree seedlings to take home and establish on their farms, supporting efforts toward more productive, sustainable and climate-resilient cattle production in the Cayo District.
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By Zoila Palma: Seventeen farmers from the Cayo District gathered on September 8, 2026, at Diamond R Farm in Esperanza for a training session focused on “Agroforestry in Cattle Production.” The session was hosted by cattle farmer Raymond Harris and aimed to equip farmers with practical approaches for improving productivity and sustainability within their cattle
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