56 bud wood and rootstock nurseries established in 9 counties.
To date, these nurseries have collectively produced approximately 210,000 budded rubber stumps which were distributed free-of-charge to 420 targeted farmers;
Stumps were produced using improved clonal materials from Firestone and LAC for increased production, wind and disease resistance;
Training
In collaboration with Firestone, from 2021-2023, farmers received trainings in nursery establishment & maintenance, and bud-grafting;
Approximately 670 farmers benefited from training in nursery management in Bong, Montserrado, and Margibi Counties
Approximately 340 farmers benefited from bud-grafting training in the above-mentioned counties