Andriamazaoro, Hery

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REGIONAL BEAN PLATFORMS IN MADAGASCAR, LOCAL STRUCTURES TO STIMULATE BEAN PRODUCTION AND TRADE: the case of the Platform SFMT of Vakinankaratra Programme Legumineuses Feb 2014 RATIONALE  • Madagascar has lost its place in bean producing and trading,  • Suspicion took place between stakeholders • Madagascar was nominate to be the food basket of the indian ocean • 5 Regions identified to produce the goods needed, including Vakinankaratra • Beans are part of the foods to be produced • Some regions are already organised through their active Platforms (Menabe, Itasy) • Vakinankaratra has recently set up its Platform called SFMT, last 29 – 30th October 2013 • Representatives of each actor along the bean value chain was represented  • The event was co-funded by FRDA & PABRA; the budget was small, but people were willing (around 100 participants) to raise up their PF  • Local authorities (4 mayors), representatives of MOA (central and local) attended the workshop • We took the opportunity to release officially three interesting varieties (with malagasy name) which were proposed to be part of the goods to produce: RI 5-2 (Ranjonomby FOFIFA), CAL 98 (Vangamena FOFIFA), and Ikinimba. RESULTS Rapid actions :  • ONN asked CFAMA to plant 180 kg of « Vangamena FOFIFA » and to produce 2,5 t in its infrastructure (MOU) • A Women’s Groupe in Anjazafotsy asked us for a traing on bean seed production and planted the following week (first week of November 2013) • The outlets are already ready to buy the seeds • Some individuals also ordered seeds of « Ranjonomby FOFIFA » for March 2014 RESULTS (Cont’d) • The event was broadcasted by  – The national radio twice  – A private Radio Don Bosco (4 times) – 2 private Television stations during their news • And appeared in the 4 most edited newspapers   Farmers of the PF in Miandrivazo MOA and Min of Trade Official relaese of 3 varieties  in Antsirabe  Participants to the workshop in Antsirabe       THANK YOU  

Regional bean platforms in Madagascar, local structures to stimulate bean production and trade: the case of the platform SFMT of Vakinankaratra

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Regional bean platforms in Madagascar, local structures to stimulate bean production and trade: the case of the platform SFMT of Vakinankaratra

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