Kenya: Permaculture promises peace, food and equality (Mongabay)
Under the scorching midday sun, Salina Chepsat loads crates of ripe tomatoes into a vehicle bound for Marigat market, 30 […]
Nigeria: Farmers dry tomatoes to reduce post-harvest losses
This story was published in 2020 It’s almost eight o’clock on a sunny Monday morning and the temperature is 42 […]
Uganda: A new cocoa fermenter boosts income and opens opportunities (SciDev.net)
In Kasawo, north of Kampala, cocoa farmer Abubaker Kisekka no longer has to climb tall, stacked wooden boxes to process […]
Ghana: Living yam sticks help reduce deforestation and boost yields (Mongabay)
Yam is one of the world’s most important root crops, especially in West Africa, where Ghana and Nigeria produce over […]
Malawi: Tackling the challenge of declining yields with sustainability (SciDev.net)
In Mzimba District, northern Malawi, vast stretches of farmland once flourished with golden maize and thriving banana trees. But in […]
Zimbabwe: Farmers embrace conservation agriculture to tackle climate challenges (IPS)
In sub-Saharan Africa, climate change is making droughts more severe, leaving farmers struggling to grow enough food. To adapt, farmers […]
Tanzania: Women boost yields with homemade pesticides
On a cold morning in Ilongero village, Singida region, Tanzania, Rehema Mbura picks papaya leaves in the dewy air, preparing […]
DRC: Women farmers in Kasaï-Central learn new techniques in fields
During the dry season, Marie Bamowe, a 52-year-old widow, spends her morning engaging in small trade outside her home as […]
DRC: A young spice and vegetable producer uses biodegradable packaging to attract customers
Farmers practice off-season farming during the dry season in Tubuluku, a village located 12 km from Kananga city in the […]
Uganda: Farmers benefit from practices that regenerate soil and improve fertility
It’s around one o’clock in the afternoon and the sun is intermittently shining through moving clouds. A cool breeze is […]