Agroforestry is taking shape in Belabo.
Avocado, mango, mandarin, bitter cola, oil palm, and mango are among the fruit and forest tree seedlings that have been transplanted onto farms in Mansa, Hona, and Kombo-Cassi in the Belabo district of Eastern Cameroon. The initiative, led by SAILD, took place from April 27 to May 5, 2026. The clock reads 9 a.m. on […]
From sustainable production to agroecological entrepreneurship
Meeting in Bertoua on April 9–10, 2026, members of the Agroecology Plus project team—led by SAILD—approved a training methodology in agroecological entrepreneurship designed for model farmers in the East and Far North regions. The strategic meeting marks a turning point in the project “Scaling Up Agroecology to Strengthen Food and Nutritional Security in Four Departments […]
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 […]
Revitalization of the PNDD: Time for Evaluation
Since 2025, communities living near Deng Deng National Park (PNDD) in the Eastern Region have been receiving support from SAILD as part of a participatory restoration project for degraded forest areas within the park’s forest landscape. Residents of the villages of Kambo-Cassi, Hona, and Mansa have been trained in restoration practices such as agroforestry and […]
Heirloom seeds: The Esse Fair highlights agroecology.
The sixth edition of the Central African Farmers’ Seed Fair (FOSPAC 6) brought together various stakeholders in the seed sector. It took place in Esse from February 27 to March 1, 2026. The town of Esse buzzed with activity for three days. This town in the Mefou and Afamba department showcased its traditional expertise in […]
Local Flour Days: Focus on Promotion
February 26 and 27, 2026, were two days dedicated to local flours at Rue CEPER Elig-Essono. The event, open to the general public in Yaoundé, was an opportunity to promote the use of local flours in the production of bread and pastries. The Local Flour Days, which aim to add value to the import substitution […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kaïgama, the leading educational farm for agroecology
Opened in 2017, the Kaïgama educational farm is testing agroecological practices in the eastern region. An initiative of the NGO SAILD. Just 15 kilometers along the Bertoua–Dimako road and you arrive at Kaïgama, a village in the Bertoua Premier district. At the entrance to the village, on the left, a well-maintained access road leads directly […]