Producing healthily, consuming better: the success story of Yaounde’s organic market
Under the blue skies of Yaounde, the headquarters of the Support Service for Local Development Initiatives (SAILD) was transformed into a true showcase for agroecology. On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Elig-Essono-based NGO hosted the capital’s fourth annual organic market. Beneath the rows of tents, the stalls set up for the occasion look impressive. The […]
Bernard Njonga: Five years on, but still relevant today
In tribute to the visionary agronomist Bernard Njonga, the second study day on the farming world was held on February 24, 2026, in Yaoundé. The aim was to analyze the vision of one of the pioneers of the farming world, who died on February 21, 2021. This initiative was organized by the Department of Sociology […]
The rush for organic fertilizers
More than 70 producers and stakeholders in agroecology and organic farming took part in an information day on the manufacture of natural fertilizers. It was held on February 20, 2026, in Yaoundé. The 2026 agricultural season is on the horizon. Producers and stakeholders in agroecology and organic farming are mobilizing for the occasion. After preparing […]
Cosmetic plants have strong economic potential
This was the main message conveyed by SAILD to the communities of the villages of Mansa, Hona, and Kambocassi in the Belabo district of eastern Cameroon. It was delivered from January 12 to 18, 2026, during community meetings organized in these localities. The mission of the Support Service for Local Development Initiatives (SAILD) in this […]
Seasonal forecasts January – February – March 2026
Click to read the PDF dcument SEASONAL PRECIPITATION FORECAST FOR JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH 2026 Heavy rains may fall in the North-West, South-West, West, Adamaoua, North, and East regions. The period from January to March (JFM) is marked by the dry season throughout the country. The following information has been compiled to predict precipitation and temperature parameters for […]
Tools to strengthen climate action in Cameroon
A workshop presenting the CCAP, a digital platform for monitoring climate action and the strategy for involving civil society organizations, local communities, and indigenous peoples in climate policies, was held on December 30, 2025, in Mbalmayo. The objectives of this workshop are to raise awareness of the various tools available for ensuring transparency in climate […]
Agroecology and agroforestry are gaining ground in Belabo
From December 3 to 12, 2025, the populations of the villages of Hona, Mansa, and Kombocassi in the East Cameroon region benefited from the support of the NGO SAILD for the technical monitoring of their agroecological farms. The Support Service for Local Development Initiatives (SAILD) spent 10 days with the beneficiaries of the “Participatory restoration […]
Producers showcase their expertise in agroecology in the East
Producers trained in the application of agroecological practices in the Eastern region gave practical presentations on the products and knowledge they had acquired. This took place during replication sessions held from November 25 to 27, 2025. They have become “model producers” thanks to the project Scaling up agroecology to strengthen food and nutrition security in […]
Community forest managers trained in the use of SIGIF 2
A training workshop for community forest managers on the use of SIGIF 2 for community forests was organized by SAILD on December 15-16, 2025, in Mbalmayo, in central Cameroon. The objectives of this training workshop were to strengthen the capacities of community forest managers, clarify operational procedures related to the Forest Information Management System (SIGIF […]
A simplified guide to using SIGIF 2 for community forests
The SIGIF 2 user guide for community forests was validated during a workshop organized on December 9 and 10, 2025, by SAILD in Mbalmayo in Central Cameroon. The second-generation Forest Information Management System, abbreviated SIGIF 2, an official tool for tracking forest products (wood) in Cameroon, is now an easy equation to solve for community […]