Mongolia, Introduction of Minimum Tillage Technology (CIDA): June 2000–November 2002
Project Description
This project provided technical assistance and training to demonstrate low-tillage wheat production systems on commercial farms. Technology was adapted to the Mongolian context through applied research partnerships between private farmers and university researchers. The project included extensive agronomic studies, environmental assessment, baseline economic study, social/gender impacts and an intensive training program. Practical training included in-Canada training, conferences, trade-shows, on-farm demonstrations, training of trainers and skills-based courses in weed-control management for farm agrologists and workers. As a result, minimum tillage practices gained acceptance in the academic and commercial fields and conservation agriculture was introduced to the GoM's policy program. Effective public, private partnerships were demonstrated and long-term linkages established between Mongolian and Canadian institutions.
