Nery Antunez is a farmer from the community of Cañada Galana. Nery grows corn, red beans, and other vegetables. He is very passionate about farming and is currently part of a farmers’ group in his community, as well as a member of a village savings and loan association. Nery is very happy with, and grateful to God for, the great support of the sustainable livelihoods program provided by World Renew and our Honduran partner, Diaconia Nacional.
Through the sustainable livelihoods program, Nery trained in conservation agriculture and then put it into practice in his plot. By implementing practices like careful cleaning and fencing of the plot, the use of zai holes (a water catchment technique), and production of organic fertilizer, Nery has seen a dramatic increase in his plot’s production.
“I was able to harvest 16 quintals of corn that are equivalent to 200 pounds,” he says enthusiastically. “Before, I was only able to produce 10 quintals of corn. I am very happy with this result and I am motivating other farmers to practice conservation agriculture. ”
Nery is excited about all the possibilities conservation agriculture training has opened up for him: his family has more food to eat; he thinks they may even have enough to be able to feed farm animals such as chickens and pigs; and, because he was trained to produce his own seed, he hopes to obtain an even better crop next year.
Prayer Requests
- Pray for a just conclusion of the current election process and the resolution of conflicts between political parties.
- Pray for an end to the violence caused by the current electoral conflict and the restoration of peace among Hondurans.
Blessings,
Irene Zepeda
Country Consultant
World Renew Honduras