Farmers perceptions on the impact of the Program for Local in Agriculture (PIAL) in Pinar del Río, Cuba
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Abstract
the impact of the Program for Local Innovation in Agriculture
(PIAL) on the farmers�?? capacity building or strengthening,
through a retrospective (2000) and current (2010) selfevaluation
in four farmer schools in Pinar del Río province,
Cuba. Field research was carried out during February-June,
2010. The approach was through a combination of socioanthropological
methods through individual semi-structured
interviews, participatory workshops and farm visits. The
information was systematized in tables and figures for trend
analysis in terms of before and after situations. The results
show that farmers perceive for the past a less capacity for
innovation, poor soil fertility management and low levels of
production. Despite having significantly improved through
their involvement and participation in farmer schools, farmers
pointed out that: better skills to improve soil management,
increase production and having better knowledge to domestic
and organizational innovation are still required. The
participants in farmer schools have definitely improved their
skills and the PIAL has been a crucial factor and an action
space to enhance their living conditions
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