Organic Africa

Dairy and Cattle Farming In this manual you find information on organic and agroecological dairy cattle and beef cattle production in Sub-Saharan Africa. Responsible authors: Selina Ulmann, E

2. Feeding

Feeding Ruminant digestion Cattle are grazing animals that spend most of their day eating, ruminating and searching for food. Their preferred diet consists of grass, but they also consume other pla

3. Animal Management

Animal Management The aim of good animal and herd management is to keep the animals healthy and productive in the long term and to farm cost-effectively. The management of the animals is tailored to

4. Info

Information about this Website About The overall objective of the African Organic Agriculture Training Manual is to increase the options for farmers through knowledge and empowerment. Until now, no

5. Poultry / Chicken Farming

Organic Poultry Production In this manual you find information on organic poultry production in Africa. Learn more about the chickens natural behaviour, how to build and maintain a chicken house and

6. Resources and further readings

Resources and further readings Feeding & forage production Manual for extension staff and farmers (Democratic Republic of Congo): "Fodder production manual for ...", 2020 Manual for smallho

7. Economics and Certification

Economics and Organic Certification The following chapter delves into the economics of organic certification in livestock farming, exploring various revenue streams such as meat, milk, dairy products

8. Milk and Meat Quality

Milk and Meat Quality Characteristics of milk Milk is a very homogenous product, meaning it should always look and taste more or less the same. Milk quality The quality of milk can vary and has an

9. Breeding

Breeding Breeding is a very important measure in the creation and maintenance of healthy, and productive herds. Breeding consists of several aspects or steps that all play an important role: 1. Use

10. Health

Health Disease prevention as a first step and key principle A note on access to veterinary care : This chapter is intended to be a supplement to care of animals by a veterinarian or local animal hea