# Agricultural sustainability initiatives in Suriname > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-sustainability-initiatives-in-suriname > Updated: 2026-08-28T17:10:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Suriname is implementing various initiatives to advance sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices. Through a technical mission involving the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, the Gender-responsive Climate-smart Agriculture and Food Systems project has provided training in greenhouse construction, crop protection, and climate control. This mission included field visits in Wanica, Brokopondo, Powakka, and Nickerie, with a focus on inclusivity for women and youth. Digital monitoring technology was also introduced to assist with data-driven cultivation. In a separate effort, the SAFTA project has launched in Brokopondo to implement an agroforestry model. The project aims to expand support from six farmers to approximately 200 by 2030. To facilitate this, Surinamese farmers have traveled to Brazil for practical experience. Government officials have identified agriculture as a strategic pillar for long-term economic development, noting the need to address infrastructure, electricity, and land security to support such sustainable growth. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: SAFTA project aims to support 200 farmers in Brokopondo by 2030 The SAFTA project in Brokopondo, Suriname, aims to expand sustainable agroforestry support to 200 farmers by 2030, focusing on balancing agricultural productivity with environmental conservation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/safta-project-aims-to-support-200-farmers-in-brokopondo-by-2030 ### 2026-08-21: Suriname strengthens climate-smart greenhouse farming via FAO mission The FAO and Suriname's Ministry of Agriculture are implementing climate-smart greenhouse training through the Canadian-funded GCAF project to enhance food security and agricultural resilience. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suriname-strengthens-climate-smart-greenhouse-farming-via-fao-mission --- Cite as: Agricultural sustainability initiatives in Suriname. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-sustainability-initiatives-in-suriname