Technical report of the preliminary findings of the informal survey, 1989-90: Hillside agriculture sub-project

Abstract

This reports is comprised of five sections: 1. the survey process 2.presentatios of actual findings 3. examinations of mains trends 4. Conclusión and recommendatios and 5. Appendices

The main goals of the Hillside Agriculture Subject are embodied within its official title, Improving Watershed Management and Increasing Socioeconomic Well Being through Farming Systems Research and development. The project´s activities have been aimed at creating economically viable hillside agricultural production systems , increased sustainable small farmer income, rational resource conservation as well as strengthened farmer organizatione for the residents of the Northern Rio Cobre Watershed. The Informal Survey launched the implementation phase in Mid October, 1989. Although, planned originally as a two week Reconnaissance exercise, it has become an on going data collection tool. Challenges faced during the initial stages included the unfamiliarity of the project staff to the terrain, gradual addition of new staff, difficulty in locating farmers and on going simultaneous activities (project promotion and formation of twelve Farmere Action Connittee Teams)