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Pineapple Production Training
Location: Kissidougou, Guinea
Assignment Number: GUI321
Volunteers Requested: 1
Recruiter: Jennifer Robinson | Jennifer.Robinson@winrock.org |
Winrock International is seeking a Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) volunteer for a 17-day assignment (including travel) in Kissidougou, Guinea. The volunteer will train Union des Producteurs d’Ananas et de Gingembre de Kissidougou (UPAG-K) members on organic pineapple production, using locally available organic materials to produce high-quality pineapples with high sugar content. Situated in Guinea’s forest region, Kissidougou offers ideal conditions for pineapple cultivation, and this training will support the organization’s focus on sustainable organic production.
Guinea has immense agricultural potential. Agriculture contributes 20% of GDP and serves as the primary livelihood for 80% of the rural population. The pineapple sector, in particular, has gained renewed interest from national authorities and agricultural development stakeholders due to its potential to generate income and create jobs.
The
volunteer will:
· Train participants on
biodiversity conservation in agricultural fields and surrounding environments.
· Demonstrate organic farming
practices that prevent the spreading of diseases and pests, safeguarding crop
yields.
· Introduce crop
diversification and profitability strategies, including systematic crop
rotation with crops like corn, cassava, and beans.
· Develop a training manual and PowerPoint presentation on producing bio-agricultural products, with a specific focus on organic pineapples.
The
ideal volunteer for this assignment should have the following qualifications
and background:
· University degree in
agriculture or master’s degree in agricultural, food and environmental science
and technology, environmental bioengineering, or a similar field.
· French language skills are a
plus, but translation will be provided as needed.
· Experience in training and
imparting practical knowledge to adults.
· Ability to travel
approximately 600 km to Conakry by project vehicle.