Category: Best practices

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Agroecology: Towards a sustainable and locally adapted agricultural revolution πŸŒ΄πŸπŸ…

In Benin, some farmers are adopting agroecological practices by intercropping food crops (cassava, maize, tomato, pineapple) with oil palm. This approach is rooted in local traditions while meeting modern needs. ♻️These practices, tailored to the agricultural context of each region, optimize land use during the early years of palm growth. They generate income for families…
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December 20, 2024 0

Doing Things Differently and More Efficiently with Agroecology!πŸŒΎπŸ‚πŸ‘

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 πŸ’© to enrich the soil, boosting land fertility and structure. To combat erosion in his…
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November 8, 2024 0

Living Windbreaks: A Solution to Protect Your Crops 🌬🌳🌾

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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October 18, 2024 0

Restore soil fertility through agroecology! β˜˜οΈπŸ‚πŸ‘

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 πŸ₯œ, the establishment of 3-year fallows 🌿, stopping the use…
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September 23, 2024 0

Assisted Natural Regeneration: For a Sustainable Future! 🌳🌿🌍

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. πŸ‘ Suited to Sahelian and Sudanian…
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September 10, 2024 0

Managing soil fertility and pests with cover crops 🌿πŸͺ±πŸ›‘

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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July 25, 2024 0

The SonghaΓ― Farm: An agroecological model that works through an integrated agricultural systemπŸŒΎπŸ“πŸŸ

Godfrey Nzamujo, the founder of SonghaΓ― 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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July 11, 2024 0

Increase production and reduce the use of chemical pesticides through agroecology! πŸ₯•πŸ

IsraΓ«l 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. πŸ‚πŸ“ To mitigate the effects of climate variability, IsraΓ«l also implements off-season tomato…
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June 27, 2024 0

Promoting the agroecological transition for better foodπŸͺ±πŸŒ±πŸ…

Romuald Gbegan, a farmer in Akassato, Benin, is committed to feeding the population with healthy, high-quality nutritious food. To achieve this, he cultivates his plants according to agroecological principles and implements trials of environmentally friendly methods to preserve and/or improve agricultural productivity. He encourages young people to come train and work with him.πŸ‘ In this…
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May 30, 2024 0

Manioc – Peanut association: The winning duo! 🍠🀝πŸ₯œ

Cultivating these manioc (cassava) and peanut simultaneously aims to ensure better growth and development conditions for both of them. The association of long-cycle crops with short-cycle crops can help increase income from the same plot of land. πŸ‘ Learn more about the setup steps, protection, and results in this technical sheet ⬇️https://3perf.fr/r/3Ec


May 16, 2024 0