By Michaelle M. | Project Assistant
The Organization of Peasants of Twa Mango (OPDTM) launched a yam production project in the Twa Mango locality of rural Haiti. Historically, Twa Mango has been known for strong yam production. However, in 2025, a significant shortage of yam production threatened the continuation of this important crop.
To address this challenge, OPDTM sought support from Lambi Fund of Haiti to revive yam cultivation and restore local food security. To maximize land productivity and improve soil resilience, OPDTM implemented an intercropping system, associating yam cultivation with black beans or corn. This diversified approach strengthens food security while improving soil fertility and reducing production risks.
The initial harvest was scheduled for October 2025. However, the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa—with strong winds and heavy rainfall—caused extensive damage. The storm destroyed yam vines, washed through fields, and resulted in significant crop losses.
As a result, the first harvest was delayed until December 2025. Due to storm damage, the Organization harvested only 14 baskets of yams, representing a major production loss.
Each basket contains 12 dozen yams.
Total production: 168 dozen yams.
From this harvest:
1 basket was reserved for replanting damaged fields.
13 baskets (156 dozen) were distributed among 29 active members (10 women and 19 men) who had contributed significantly to maintaining the farms.
Each member received approximately 5½ dozen yams to establish individual household gardens.
Although members did not recover the full volume originally planted, the project avoided a complete loss. Surviving yam plants remain in the fields and are expected to contribute to a second harvest scheduled for March 2026, conditions permitting.
The Organization also plans to replant all six farm sites to expand access and allow additional members to benefit from the project. This ensures long-term sustainability and continued distribution of planting material within the community.
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