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TF Centurion (136 MEB). This briefing located at: TBD. Possible Agriculture Projects. Nature: Brief KABUL DAIL on potential agriculture projects Agenda: Grape & Raisin Needs Trellis Needs Livestock Feed Needs TF Centurion Project Criteria Time: 2:00 pm
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TF Centurion (136 MEB) This briefing located at: TBD
Possible Agriculture Projects Nature: Brief KABUL DAIL on potential agriculture projects Agenda: Grape & Raisin Needs Trellis Needs Livestock Feed Needs TF Centurion Project Criteria Time: 2:00 pm Outcome: Develop collaboration plans.
Kabul Province 2008 Crop Production Almond $8 M Apple $18 M Grape $185 M
Do Kabul farmers want grape trellising? Sun-dried on ground Kishmish Khana (exp.) “Jui” –earth trellis “T” trellis
“T” Trellising • concrete posts • steel cross arms • wire • local production • proven method • high demand • Dollar COST per 1 jerib ? • Per jerib: 350 trellis posts, cross bars, wire, misc. • local farmer prices
Current Kabul Trellis Programs? • Roots of Peace • CHAMP – 600 ha 18 Provinces • 540 ha remaining to install • How many hectares will be in Kabul Province? • Other trellis programs?
Data needed to assess demand for grape trellising in Kabul Province.
Criteria for TF Centurion Projects • Fair, transparent, accountable • Public + Private sector partnership • Qualified Farmers • Who to nominate? • Who to vet? • Quality materials at local prices • Farmers co-pay • No corruption • Documentation & Reporting • Monitoring & Evaluation