Beekeeping plays a key role in the rural economy. According to 2012 statistics, Madagascar has 10,300 beekeepers and around 100,000 hives. Production for export fluctuates widely in Madagascar.

Members of Filamatra Soa Iombona or FISOI and SOAMITSINJO in the Analamanga region are receiving training as trainers in organic production through the KCOA-KHEA project. Five-day training course organised at the SAF FJKM Centre or the FOFIFAKRI Isoavina Ambanitsena neighbourhood in Manjakandriana in March 2024....

Researchers are continuing their search for ways to combat BLB and BRS, which are spreading in many parts of the island. No cure has yet been found, but research technicians are currently looking for rice varieties that are resistant to the disease...

For the past 2 years, the Lanja Miakatra association has been actively involved in raising worms to produce vermicompost. Ranaivoarison Basile, known as Papa Bio, has not kept the results of the research to himself, so they have found benefits. Members enjoy many benefits from using vermicompost...

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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