Current projects
The ATCK pursues a number of projects which could enable a subsistence farmer to run his or her farm with a profit. An important requirement for this is that no extra land is needed. Depending on the resources on a certain farm, especially the occurrence of water, fish farming or cultivation of mushrooms can be options. For both there is a great demand on the market.
Fish Farming
With a fish pond on the ATCK grounds we want to show the trainees how fish can be farmed and later marketed. Fish ponds do not require much space and can therefore be built and run wherever there is enough water.
The Ministry of Agriculture supports programmes like this and ATCK could act as a training facility, offering part-time courses on fish farming.
As a side effect, the water from the fish ponds can be used as fertiliser for the gardens.
Cultivation of Mushrooms
In Namibia, a successful cultivation of mushrooms is possible even on the smallest piece of land. On organic material as nutrient the champignons grow outstandingly well. The used material can be used as compost afterwards.
Both projects should be realized until the end of 2011.
