Modellfarm
Focus 1
The focus of the commitment from 2017-2024 is the construction and operation of the research and model farm "Ferme Modèle de Donomadé" for sustainable agriculture in the village of Donomadé in Togo. On six hectares of fertile farmland, a local farm team is developing sustainable models for small-scale tropical agriculture. These include regenerative cultivation methods with permaculture, agroforestry and structured, healthy working methods without expensive machinery. The work is primarily carried out with locally available resources and a high variety of locally adapted seeds are bred. The aim is to enable the surrounding farmers to create greater added value. This is done with the help of tried and tested and sustainable cultivation methods, as well as with safe storage of agricultural products, sensible further processing and a communal sales platform. The "FeMoDo" is intended to be a model farm with great appeal. To this end, the Swiss association also promotes exchange with international institutions. The farm's main products are: pineapple, mango and citrus fruits for in-house juice production, palm nuts and coconut for oil production and bees, catfish and goats for the sale of honey and meat.