TRTC: Custodian Farmers of Agricultural Biodiversity

In a rapidly changing world, farmers’ roles extend beyond food production. They are now custodians of the environment, biodiversity stewards, and climate resilience champions. Tutu Rural Training Centre (TRTC) embodies this expanded role through its commitment to sustainable farming and conservation practices. Custodian farmers: Guardians of the land At TRTC, farming is more than just […]
Preparing Future Farmers: TRTC’s Commitment to Sustainable Nursery Practices for Young Farmers

At Tutu Rural Training Centre (TRTC), a dedicated focus on nursery techniques is driving preparation for next year’s intake of Young Farmers. As part of their training, these young aspiring farmers learn sustainable practices that enhance plant propagation, particularly with essential crops like yaqona (kava). This preparation ensures they gain hands-on experience in smart farming […]
2024 Tutu Staff Retreat – Dare to Dream

The 2024 Tutu Rural Training Centre staff seminar ended on a high note with the theme “Dare to Dream” with 48 staff who attended the week-long staff seminar. This is a yearly event which began with a two days retreat directed by Fr Samuela Tukidia sm, one day of capacity building and three days of planning […]
Food and Nutrition Security: A Way Forward for Healthy Communities

Tutu is championing food and nutrition community through our Farming Organization Research and Innovation as well as nursery and vegetable production through our young farmers, single women and farming couples programs.
Tutu Rural Training Centre participants progress stories

Mr Ilimo Nawaibalavu: Mr Ilimo is a graduate from the Young Farmers Course in the year 2007. Upon graduating from the young farmers course Ilimo managed to build a three bedroom from the money his Tutu farm as well as his home farm. Ilimo is married to Losalini Qatea. After graduation he was left to […]