Planning and Development Research

  Training Module on Homestead Vegetable Cultivation of Village Model Firm Introduction Homestead vegetable cultivation is a sustainable and affordable way to improve nutrition and food security for families and communities. It is especially important in villages, where many people do not have access to enough land to cultivate crops on a large scale. Village model firms (VMFs) are community-based organizations that provide training and support to farmers and entrepreneurs. VMFs can play an important role in promoting homestead vegetable cultivation by providing farmers with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful. This training module is designed to provide VMF staff with the knowledge and skills they need to train farmers in homestead vegetable cultivation. The module covers a range of topics, including: Site selection and preparation Soil management Seed selection and sowing Transplanting and weeding Watering and fertilizing Pest and disease management Harvesting and...

  Introduction The Suchana Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of people in rural and underserved communities. The organization provides a variety of services, including education, healthcare, and livelihood support. The livelihood project is a flagship program of the Suchana Foundation. The project provides training and support to people in rural communities to help them develop and start their own businesses. This training module is designed to provide participants with the foundation knowledge and skills they need to be successful in the livelihood project. The module covers a range of topics, including: Business basics What is a business? Types of businesses Business planning Marketing and sales Market research Marketing strategies Sales techniques Financial management Financial statements Budgeting Cash flow management Customer service The importance of customer service Customer service skills Handling customer complaints Training Methods Th...