The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ) at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) is actively contributing to sustainable agricultural development in Africa. In collaboration with the non-profit organization SIRIRI, our expert has conducted a professional assessment of Carmel Farm in the Central African Republic. The goal is to propose a transformation of unproductive oil palm plantation into an ecologically balanced agroforestry system.
This new farming model will ensure food security, support student education, and create a platform for scientific research in tropical agriculture.
“The farm’s transformation could serve as an excellent learning and research model not only for students, but also for local communities, farmers or universities and other research institutions,” said Ing. Jan Staš, an expert from FTZ and BioResources and Technology, and author of the assessment. “It can become part of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses focused on sustainable agriculture and rural development in the tropics.”
This project aligns with FTZ’s long-term vision – promoting innovative and sustainable solutions in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. With the faculty’s expertise and cooperation with local partners, Carmel Farm has the potential to become a model example for similar projects in developing countries.
SIRIRI has been supporting education, healthcare, and agriculture in the Central African Republic since 2006 – www.siriri.org.
