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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The World Food Programme sustains the Great Green Wall of Africa project, whose aim is to create a barrier of trees, from Dakar to Djibouti, to stop the expansion of the Sahara and to create abundance and make people live here.🌳🌳🌳🌳 *1st step: Build water harvesting structures that maintain the water on site : half…
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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.👍 In this…
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In this technical sheet, we will go through the different steps to produce healthy cassava cuttings. This will involve criteria for selecting cultivated varieties and land, identifying periods for establishing the wood park, determining operations to be carried out, cultural practices, and protective measures to be implemented.📋 Learn more here👇https://3perf.fr/r/3C6
It is a production system that integrates trees into crops, livestock, or both. Trees will bring numerous benefits to producers in terms of food security and the supply of fuel, building materials, and fodder. 💰 On an environmental level, the biomass trees produce will enrich the soil, and the canopy and roots will limit erosive…
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The practice of semi-confinement helps prevent wandering, ensures complete nutrition, and ensures the good health of the animals. For optimal practice, adhering to a certain organization is very important. 📋 Find in this article advice on setting up a chicken coop, on making feed and its distribution, and on animal hygiene and health.👇https://3perf.fr/r/34u
With immense gratitude, we conclude the M18 URBANE Project Meeting at the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research (CBCR), University of Ghana campus, Legon. From 6th to 8th February 2024, our dedicated partners delved into innovative solutions, guided by the ONE HEALTH APPROACH, to support the agroecological transformation of peri-urban farming. 🏙️🌿 A heartfelt thank you…
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On february 4th, Vincent Levavasseur (VDT) and Philippe Cousin(SENSEEN) visited farms in Ghana working with a no-till association ( https://centrefornotill.org/) to promote the use of best agroecological practices. After a 1h30 drive from from Accra Vincent and Philippe met with local farmer Françis who explained the good practices he applies, using cover crop Mucuna to…
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In Morocco, tree species well-suited for coppicing include Atlas pistachio, oxyphilic and dimorphic ash trees, thuriferous junipers, evergreen and cork oaks, argan trees, thujas, and acacias. These trees support the agrosylvopastoral economy, providing various products such as fodder, fruits, construction and heating wood. They are crucial for the well-being of herds, both nutritionally and health-wise.Shepherds…
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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. 👀 In a short period, Adnen observed…
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