The Research Programme of
the department of agronomy focuses on
the following objectives:
To support the animal husbandry sector by conducting field
research on the
feasibility of the local production of fodder components in
Suriname. Soya
(Glycine soja) and Maize (Zea mais) are the major crops
here.
Soyabean at
Phedra, 1 month on the field.
To support the local production and processing of edible
cashew nuts by
carrying out field research activities on different aspects
of the
cultivation of cashew, Anacardium occidentale, on low
fertility soils in
Suriname.Specific
objectives of two main projects are:
The compilation of a feasibility study on the completely
mechanized
cultivation of annual fodder crops suitable for rain-fed
arable sandy-loam
and loamy-sand soils on farm scale based on field research
and earlier
achieved research results.
The description and preservation of different cashew
genotypes for
multiplication and cultivation purposes on low fertility
soils as well as a
description of different cultivation practices based on
field research.
Personnel
The scientific work is carried out by an Agronomist,
assisted by a
a technician. A machine operator and a fine crew of Celos
gardeners are part of the team
for the field work. Local stakeholders periodically join the
team.
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Vacancies:
Scientist
Forestry
