To optimize his dairy production while preserving the environment, Antoine Chabi, a farmer in Benin, has embraced agroecological practices. These include rotating pastures and managing grazing to prevent overgrazing and support pasture regeneration. Antoine uses cow manure and poultry droppings 💩 to enrich the soil, boosting land fertility and structure. To combat erosion in his…
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Windbreaks are linear structures made up of trees and shrubs, used to protect agricultural areas, homes, and infrastructure from prevailing winds. They reduce wind speed, wind erosion, evapotranspiration, and improve agricultural yields in the protected area. Their effectiveness depends on their height, density, and orientation in relation to the winds. They create a favorable microclimate…
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Attended by the University of Ibadan who presented #urbane and some of the initial results, the conference focused on facilitating discussions on the Okra improvement status. Nigeria is the second largest producer of okra globally and discussions revolved around best practices, research findings, and innovations in okra cultivation, breeding, genomics, agronomy, IPM, nutritional quality, socioeconomic…
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In Senegal, as in much of West Africa, a growing number of farmers are shifting their agricultural practices towards agroecology—a sustainable form of farming that combines agronomy and ecology, taking into account the balance between nature and the ecosystem services it provides.♻️ Agroecological techniques are specific to each territory, ecosystem, and type of production. Therefore,…
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by returning crop residues to the soil.. The Monrado consultancy has established an experimental farm in Benin, where they cultivate their land and raise their animals according to agroecological principles. ♻️ The practices they have implemented include the integration of a legume in crop rotation 🥜, the establishment of 3-year fallows 🌿, stopping the use…
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RNA integrates trees into agro-pastoral systems by preserving young shoots. 🎯 Its objectives are to improve soil fertility and yields, protect land against erosion, restore vegetation cover, produce wood and fodder, and safeguard endangered species. In doing so, it promotes biodiversity, enhances production and income, and increases drought resistance. 👍 Suited to Sahelian and Sudanian…
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Edible forests are an innovative approach to agriculture that combines trees, fruits, and vegetables to enrich biodiversity. 🐦🦋 Why adopt forest gardens?-Combat poverty and desertification: They provide food, create habitats, and revitalize ecosystems. 🌱-Environmental protection: They are part of the Great Green Wall initiative to halt desert expansion and combat climate change. 🌿-Food self-sufficiency: These…
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Francis Tei, is a farmer in Ghana, with a strong interest in agroecology. Francis already uses cover crops in crop rotation and companion planting to protect his crops, maximize biomass production, and reduce the use of chemical inputs (notably nitrogen fertilization). He also practices no-till farming, crop diversification, agroforestry, and adjusts the planting density and…
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Godfrey Nzamujo, the founder of Songhaï Farm in Porto Novo, Benin, based his model on the synergies between crop production, animal husbandry, and fish farming. Waste from one section becomes a raw material in another in the form of bioenergy. Nothing is lost, everything is transformed! This recycling allows for autonomy and efficiency, forming the…
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Israël Gadji, is a young farmer in Benin, determined to significantly improve his crop yields despite sandy soils poor in organic matter. To achieve this, he uses chicken manure, cow dung, and soybean meal to enhance the growth of his vegetable crops. 🐂🐓 To mitigate the effects of climate variability, Israël also implements off-season tomato…
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