(2012) « FONDATION DE FRANCE, PROJECT SUPPORT TO INNOVATIVE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN BENIN »

Project support to innovative marketing of agricultural products in Benin
The project is supported by the association Hortitechs Development in Benin. The project aims to improve the income of farmers in the peri-urban area of Cotonou - Abomey Calavi developing marketing methods in a short circuit while promoting rational agricultural practices among producers. It also provides hosting students and French students and Benin on farms to make these initiatives in both North and South.
The objectives of this project are:
Transmitted to farmers of skills for the production of healthy fruits and vegetables, make the establishment and use of an operating account and provide products in a short circuit.
Organize farmers beneficiaries network of producers and distributors of fruits and vegetables and reasoned.
Awareness among young Europeans and Benin future agricultural professionals, trainers and the issues and challenges of agriculture in a context of globalization.
This project is funded by the Fondation de France up to € 45 000