Tag: Living soil

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Direct seeding under permanent living plant cover in the Maghreb๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒฟ

Adnen Abdrabbou shares his experience with direct seeding under permanent cover. In the summer, the root system remains alive, contributing to soil improvement and extending grazing. He chose ‘African’ alfalfa for its low water consumption, durability up to 5 years, deep roots, and its dormancy during wheat growth. ๐Ÿ‘€ In a short period, Adnen observed…
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November 27, 2023 0

The Zaรฏ Technique

How to fight erosion, boost soil fertility, and increase crop yields? ๐ŸŒง๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ง This traditional technique has proven its effectiveness in Africa’s most challenging agricultural zones. It involves digging holes, adding organic matter, and sowing seeds. Zaรฏ helps collect rainwater, enhance soil fertility by trapping organic materials carried by the winds in the pits, and reclaim…
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October 26, 2023 0

Reviving the soil with agroecology๐Ÿชฑ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒฑ

Mamadou Diagne, a farmer in M’bour, Senegal, learned agroecology at the Kaydara Farm School. When he started in 2017, his soils were lifeless. Thanks to agroecological techniques: compost application, intercropping, he managed to revive the microbial life in his soils, and his production allows him to live a dignified life with his family.๐Ÿง…๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿฅฅ Practicing agriculture…
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October 12, 2023 0

The guide to market gardening in living soil๐Ÿ“—๐Ÿ…๐Ÿชฑ

Download the guide below and discover:-Fundamental information you need to succeed with the technique-How to assess the quality of your soil-How to properly start a market gardening activity-What are the operational sequences by vegetable-What are the technico-economic references on farms-The basics of market gardening in living soil.-Operational sequences sheets.-Portraits of farms.And so much more..! Download…
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September 29, 2023 0