A training program aimed at strengthening the skills of agricultural professionals to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly market gardening production has been conducted at the K-d.k Farm in Kpéssou, Benin. The program, which took place from September 28 to October 7, 2026, benefited 25 young people from various locations, including N’Dali, Pèrèrè, Parakou, and Nikki. This initiative is part of the Fipa project, funded by Luxembourg Aid & Development and implemented by LuxDev.
The Fipa project aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices and provide young people with professional skills in the agricultural sector. The training program at the K-d.k Farm was designed to equip participants with technical skills in market gardening, including site development, nursery seeding, transplanting, soil moisture management, and natural fertilizer application. The program also covered crop protection against pests and diseases. The training was provided by the K-d.k Group, which is contributing to the development of professional skills in agricultural trades in the Pôle de développement agricole 4 (Pda4).
The training program was designed to encourage sustainable practices that promote soil conservation, local resource valorization, and high-quality vegetable production. The approach used allowed participants to familiarize themselves with agroecological methods that they can implement in their own farms. The program also aimed to promote environmentally friendly practices and provide young people with the skills needed to become actors in the agricultural sector. The Fipa project is committed to providing training and professional insertion in the agricultural sector.
The training program included practical sessions and demonstrations, allowing participants to acquire hands-on experience in sustainable market gardening practices. The program covered a range of topics, including site development, nursery seeding, and soil moisture management. Participants also learned about natural fertilizer application and crop protection against pests and diseases. The training program was designed to provide young people with the skills needed to become competitive in the agricultural sector.
The Fipa project is implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourgish agency for development cooperation, under the operational tutelage of the Agence de développement de l’enseignement technique (Adet). The project is funded by Luxembourg Aid & Development and aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices and provide young people with professional skills in the agricultural sector. The project also aims to strengthen the capacities of young people to become actors in the agricultural sector.
The training program at the K-d.k Farm is part of a broader effort to promote sustainable agricultural practices in Benin. The program is designed to contribute to the development of professional skills in agricultural trades in the Pda4. The Fipa project is committed to providing training and professional insertion in the agricultural sector, with a focus on sustainable practices that promote soil conservation and local resource valorization.
The Fipa project has trained 25 young people in sustainable market gardening practices, providing them with the skills needed to become competitive in the agricultural sector. The project aims to promote environmentally friendly practices and provide young people with professional skills in the agricultural sector. The training program at the K-d.k Farm is an example of the project's commitment to promoting sustainable agricultural practices and providing young people with professional skills.
Key points
- The Fipa project aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices and provide young people with professional skills in the agricultural sector.
- The training program at the K-d.k Farm covered a range of topics, including site development, nursery seeding, and soil moisture management.
- The project is funded by Luxembourg Aid & Development and implemented by LuxDev.
