BONG AGRIC. DEVT.II

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The project seeks to increase farmer productivity and income by consolidating the experiences and achievements of the first phase project (Cr. 700-LBR) and extending agricultural services to lower Bong County as well as to part of the adjacent Gibi Territory. The project would include: (i) supply of agricultural inputs to improve production of upland and swamp rice, cassava, other food crops and coffee; (ii) expansion and improvement of extension services and staff training. The project would also involve (iii) agricultural research and development of improved plant production material; (iv) strengthening of cooperatives and the Agricultural and Cooperative Development Bank (ACDB) to improve input supply, credit and marketing services. In addition, funds would be provided for; (v) maintenance of secondary and feeder roads and construction or rehabilitation of feeder roads and tree crop tracks; (vi) schistosomiasis monitoring and control services; construction of wells and latrines; and (vii) support to the Ministry of Agriculture central services.