Thumbnail Image

A facilitator’s guide for Farmer Field Schools in Solomon Islands

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 178 p.

Author Joshi, R.C.; Pitakia, T.; Mondovi, S.; Ketelaar, J.;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-140179-8

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd7184en

Synopsis (short abstract) The Solomon Islands’ agricultural sector holds significant potential to drive economic growth and national food security. By addressing current challenges and leveraging available opportunities, the country can transform its agricultural sector into a powerful engine for development. This guide was commissioned by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under the Capacity Building Related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements in African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries Phase III programme (ACP MEAs 3), funded by the European Union. As part of ACP MEAs 3, field activities were carried out in the Solomon Islands to mainstream biodiversity into the agricultural sector. At the heart of this guide is the Farmer Field Schools (FFSs) approach a participatory method where farmers engage directly in experimenting with new techniques, analysing results and sharing experiences with peers in their fields. This comprehensive guide, the first of its kind in the Pacific region, equips facilitators in Solomon Islands to conduct impactful FFSs focused on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. It is designed for empowering extension staff, non-governmental organization (NGO) personnel and experienced farmers to become skilled facilitators. The guide goes beyond a simple curriculum, offering a detailed framework for planning, implementing, evaluating and even following up on FFS programmes.

Cite this content as:

Joshi, R.C., Pitakia, T., Mondovi, S. & Ketelaar, J. 2025. A facilitator’s guide for Farmer Field Schools inSolomon Islands. Rome. 

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd7184en

Language English

Also available in:
No results found.

Related items

Showing items related by metadata.

  • Thumbnail Image
    Book (stand-alone)
    Facilitators' guide book for farmers field schools 2017
    Also available in:
    No results found.
    This publication offers facilitators technical guidance to manage field farm schools to support local famers in all aspects of rice crop management. Technical knowledge gained by farmers will revitalize the rice industry in Fiji and assist food security by alleviating dependance on rice imports.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Book (stand-alone)
    Sheep farmer field schools - A facilitators’ guide
    Development and application of sustainable sheep production and food value chains - UTF/AZE/009/AZE
    2021
    Also available in:
    This facilitator’s guide for sheep-related Farmer Field Schools (FFS) has been developed for the FAO project UTF/AZE/009/AZE, “Development and application of sustainable sheep production and food value chains”, in Azerbaijan. In Azerbaijan, small ruminant production plays an essential role in the livestock sector as it provides income for rural families and contributes to many households' livelihood.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Book (stand-alone)
    Participatory training and curriculum development for Farmer Field Schools in Guyana and Suriname.
    A field guide on Integrated Pest Management and Aquaculture in rice.
    2008
    Also available in:
Show more

Users also downloaded

Showing related downloaded files

No results found.