The plants finished in December and despite the setback, it was considered a success by the center director at the close.
AC4D embraces a long-term perspective, as the shift from a traditional to a technologically-driven farming mentality is a major change for local farmers.
The plants finished in December and despite the setback, it was considered a success by the center director at the close.
10 years into the Syrian conflict, people remain resilient for their children’s sake, and they still hope to go home even if they can’t imagine how that will work out.
At the Agricultural Cooperation for Development (AC4D) farm, the team is now testing some of the newest technologies to increase crop yields while minimizing the quantity of resources applied to the crops.
A new generation of younger farmers, having access to the internet, are considering how to incorporate technology with traditional farming practices.
“…In this way, we are supporting about 500 vulnerable families a week with fresh vegetables…”