Technological Innovation for Agroforestry and Agriculture Program (PITAG)

About the Project

In Haiti, agriculture contributes about 22% of GDP, accounting for around 50% of overall employment, 66% of employment in rural areas, and 75% of employment in low-income households. Agri-producers typically use outdated and ineffective planting materials and soil conservation and pest management techniques, and hardware is limited to hand tools, resulting in low farm income levels, land degradation, increased vulnerability of farmers to natural hazards, and food insecurity.

PITAG is building on the accomplishments of the Small Farmer Agriculture Technology Transfer Project (PTTA) and similar programs in Haiti to increase agricultural productivity and improve the use of natural capital through the adoption of sustainable technologies. Notably, the project conducts research to increase sustainability in Haiti’s agricultural sector, including strengthening agricultural research in rice, coffee and cacao, legumes, and roots and tubers; improving small agricultural mechanization through technology adaptation and transfer; creating, improving, or adapting sustainable agricultural technologies to enhance the supply of technology available to farmers; and adopt more-profitable, climate-smart, and sustainable agricultural technologies to improve farm profitability, generate positive environmental benefits, and facilitate climate change mitigation and adaptation. Agricultural incentives support interested farmers to participate in a series of fairs that match demand and supply for various technologies. Women are strongly encouraged to apply for incentives during information and awareness-raising meetings.