Tag: #Transformation

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The Songhaรฏ Farm: An agroecological model that works through an integrated agricultural system๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŸ

Godfrey Nzamujo, the founder of Songhaรฏ 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! ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿ

Israรซl 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. ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ“ To mitigate the effects of climate variability, Israรซl also implements off-season tomato…
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June 27, 2024 0

Promoting the agroecological transition for better food๐Ÿชฑ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ…

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.๐Ÿ‘ In this…
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May 30, 2024 0

Manioc – Peanut association: The winning duo! ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿค๐Ÿฅœ

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. ๐Ÿ‘ Learn more about the setup steps, protection, and results in this technical sheet โฌ‡๏ธhttps://3perf.fr/r/3Ec


May 16, 2024 0

Protect your crops with neem-based biopesticides ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ›ก๐Ÿชณ

Neem-based preparations can effectively and affordably replace synthetic insecticides to combat insects and the diseases they may transmit. ๐ŸตNeem leaves and seeds contain compounds like azadirachtin, which are active against the majority of insect orders, either by repelling them, preventing them from feeding, or reproducing. These biopesticides are safe for other animals and humans. ๐Ÿ‘…
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April 4, 2024 0

Agroforestry: A solution to increase soil fertility and reduce erosion ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒด

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. ๐Ÿ’ฐ On an environmental level, the biomass trees produce will enrich the soil, and the canopy and roots will limit erosive…
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March 9, 2024 0

Making Your Own Organic Compost ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’ฉ๐Ÿ‚

Organic fertilizers are a productive alternative, economically more profitable, and more environmentally friendly than chemical fertilizers. In addition to recycling and valorizing waste, they improve soil structure thus its ability to absorb and retain water and nutrients. ๐Ÿ‘ Discover in this article all the steps for making and using solid and liquid compost! โฌ‡๏ธhttps://3perf.fr/r/33L


February 9, 2024 0

Farm visits in Ghana ๐ŸŒฟโ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‚

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 Franรงis who explained the good practices he applies, using cover crop Mucuna to…
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February 7, 2024 0

Cultivating banana trees under vegetative cover in tropical areas ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿชด

Banana trees are susceptible to a variety of diseases and pests, the impact of which can be limited through the use of suitable vegetative cover during fallow and cultivation periods.These covers play a sanitary role and can provide various services such as weed control, nitrogen fixation, improvement of drainage, and more. ๐Ÿ‘ Find examples of…
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January 16, 2024 0

Coppicing in Moroccan Agropastoralism๐Ÿ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ‘

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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December 7, 2023 0