Karin Nichterlein Agricultural Research Officer FAO Research and Extension Unit Technologies and Practices for Small Agricultural Producers http :// teca.fao.org
First, some context... Smallholder farmers often depend on publicly available information BUT often
TECA is a unique tool, because it combines features in a unique way: Focusing on small producers with content and format Knowledge base, not repository Breadth in formats, sources, languages, geographical scope, topics = + + TECA
Producers’ associations Advisory services (extension agencies) Universities NGOs Research and development organizations Any group or person working for and with small producers Private sector TECA target groups
SHARING DOCUMENTED TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES TESTED BY SMALLHOLDERS
SEARCH BY KEY WORD OR CATEGORY
1. Step: Summary
2. Step: Option Text Description
2. Step: Option Video Description
ENGAGING WITH PEERS AND EXPERTS THROUGH DISCUSSION FORA
Farmer Innovation Focus
Thematic Focus
HOW CAN YOU ENGAGE IN TECA?
TECA Partnerships Content development: CTA, FAO, CGIAR centers, GIZ, DFID, INBAR, NARO etc. Outreach to farmers: Apimondia, Grameen Foundation, FAO networks, FARA Farmers Corner, Extension Services, Producer organizations etc. = +
What do we offer: TECA Maintenance Partner agreements (for non-FAO organizations) Guidelines for various types of partnerships Training sessions via Skype Tri-lingual system (English, French, Spanish) – new languages can be added easily On request decentralized TECA system
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