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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How to fight erosion, boost soil fertility, and increase crop yields? 🌧🌱💧 This traditional technique has proven its effectiveness in Africa’s most challenging agricultural zones. It involves digging holes, adding organic matter, and sowing seeds. Zaï helps collect rainwater, enhance soil fertility by trapping organic materials carried by the winds in the pits, and reclaim…
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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.🧅🥭🥥 Practicing agriculture…
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Transformation of a wasteland that served as storage for a highway construction site into a nourishing garden.🚜🍅🥕 Discover how the association Le Talus Marseille transformed dead soil ☠️into an abundant market and agroforestry garden, thanks to methods of bringing soil back to life 🪱and an easy access to water💧. This project is a success at…
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