By Gillian Wilson | Communications Director
Our latest report from the field focuses on projects in horticulture promotion and a livestock treatment camp, all with the effect of improving access to adequate food, water, and income.
With your support, efforts have continued in promoting horticulture as a supplementary income-generation activity while also helping to reduce erosion. Some farmers took interest and created demonstration plots in villages; these units have attracted interest in adopting horticulture by community members. During the last reporting period, communities implemented 40 units of 800 fruit trees Horticulture is focused on desert-appropriate fruit trees such as the ber (desert plum), goonda (a local citrus fruit), lemon and pomegranate.
A constant challenge in the project area has been widespread disease among livestock. The problem is made worse due to lack of veterinary facilities in the villages. In response, Sahyog was able to set up seasonal animal camps for check-ups, treatment and immunizations. The veterinary hospital of Lasaidya offered collaboration in this camp project. 4 such animal camps were organized in remote, interior locations of the project area.
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