Organic fertilizer Challenge

Technical advice and assignment of Swiss graduate(s) to Baurs, Sri Lanka, in the framework of the "Organic Fertilizer Challenge"

Factsheet

  • Schools involved School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences
  • Institute(s) HAFL Institut Hugo P. Cecchini
    Agriculture
  • Research unit(s) International Agriculture and Rural Development
  • Funding organisation Others
  • Duration (planned) 01.05.2024 - 30.04.2028
  • Head of project Prof. Dr. Gurbir Singh Bhullar
  • Project staff Prof. Dr. Gurbir Singh Bhullar
  • Partner A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Keywords Sustainable production systems;Food and nutrition security, safety and quality;Climate change mitigation and adaptation;Capacity building;

Situation

This project is in the frame of ongoing collaboration with A. Baur & Co. (Private) Ltd. on the topic of "Organic Fertiliser Challenge" that was initiated following the ban on agro-chemicals in Sri Lanka. BFH-HAFL continues to support the project with technical know-how and assignment of young researchers to conduct specific research trials in Sri Lanka.

This project contributes to the following SDGs

  • 1: No poverty
  • 2: Zero hunger
  • 3: Good health and well-being
  • 13: Climate action
  • 14: Life below water
  • 15: Life on land
  • 17: Partnerships for the goals