Common situation in cotton production Treated or GMO seeds Heavy reliance on synthetic fertilizers Monocropping Heavy reliance on insecticides Poor soil fertility Volatile markets African…
Mango orchard with poor management Ungrafted trees Pest and disease problems Postharvest losses Limited returns from mango production African Organic Agriculture Training Manual M9 Crop…
Mango orchard with poor management Ungrafted trees Pest and disease problems Postharvest losses Limited returns from mango production African Organic Agriculture Training Manual M9 Crop…
Poor banana production practices Too many suckers and old leaves. Male buds not removed Damages due to hailstorm and wind Poor water conservation practices Pest and disease damages Poor soil…
Poor banana production practices Too many suckers and old leaves. Male buds not removed Damages due to hailstorm and wind Poor water conservation practices Pest and disease damages Poor soil…
GROWING RICE THE ORGANIC WAY Growing rice organically and thus sustainably ensures a steady production level. Proper seed selection, field management and postharvest handling are crucial for good…
Why grow beans? Important staple food Big market demand Rich source of protein Easy to grow on small plots of land Good for intercropping Provides nitrogen to the crop that follows African…
Challenges facing coffee production Bare soil left to erosion Limited knowledge on organic market potential Poor soil fertility Losses due to pests and diseases Poor drying methods Old, poorly…