Two representatives from each group participated in the Exchange Forum. They exchanged ideas and shared learnings about their activities. Representatives shared the results of the forum with the other members of their groups later. Agriculture Training 18. Since farm hand tools were too expensive for the participants to purchase on their own, they previously used to use homemade tools which where often not strong enough to work with the tough ground.
Experts demonstrate organic plowing techniques and then participants practice.
These new techniques should help increase crop yield, nutrition and income. Organic Farming 21. Participants practiced compost making. A hole is dug, filled with plants and manure, and then covered with hay . The compost is ready after about a month.