CAP-HAITIEN, HAITI – A significant sectoral meeting convened in Cap-Haitien has unveiled the “North-Northeast Response Project,” a major agricultural initiative born from a bilateral partnership between Haiti and Taiwan (Republic of China). The primary objective of this cooperative endeavor is to revolutionize rice cultivation in Haiti’s North and Northeast regions through the development and production of high-quality certified seeds.
The gathering served as a strategic platform to inform, consult, and raise awareness among key agricultural stakeholders regarding the project’s comprehensive framework. Detailed presentations outlined the project’s core mission: to strengthen the entire rice seed sector by establishing a sustainable system for producing premium basic and pre-basic seeds, which are fundamental for enhancing crop yields and agricultural resilience.
Key operational activities were thoroughly detailed, encompassing structured rice seed production programs, specialized training sessions for local farmers—with several scheduled to take place in Grisongade—and essential soil preparation work designed to optimize land productivity. Following the formal presentation, an interactive discussion session provided participants with the opportunity to seek clarifications and contribute insights on various technical and organizational aspects of the project’s implementation strategy.