Introduction
Marketing is a management tool of any business aiming to enhance sales and incomes. Marketing starts with deciding what to produce based on the requirements of the market. The market,…
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,…
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…
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…
Resources and further readings
Feeding & forage production
Manual for extension staff and farmers (Democratic Republic of Congo): "Fodder production manual for ...", 2020 Manual for…
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…
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.…
General approach to organic dairy and cattle farming
In organic and agroecological animal husbandry, livestock is kept in a way that allows the animals to behave according to their natural needs,…