Congo: Justine Koumba uses maize flour to make bread
It’s April, a rainy time in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo. It’s about five o’clock in the […]
Ethiopia: Maize farmers grow special plants to manage Fall armyworm
On a cloudy morning, Harbe Tafesse walks through a narrow passageway on one side of her house that leads to […]
Nigeria: High cost of improved maize seeds forces small-scale farmers to plant saved seed
Ignoring the early morning drizzle that keeps most people in bed, MaryAnn Anaedu walks a kilometre to her farm. At […]
Tanzania: Farmers dry maize carefully to reduce post-harvest losses
It’s late afternoon and the weather is a bit cold. Franael Martine is wearing a white sweater to protect himself […]
Uganda: Drying maize on the ground increases health risks and hurts exports (Global Press Journal)
Namulondo Kekurina’s maize is thriving. She’s harvesting for a second time this season and has already brought in more than […]
Grow your own fertilizer—plant cover crops with maize
One of our Farmer stories from Kenya highlights the benefits of growing jack beans as a cover crop. Our Script […]
Tanzania: Farmers use traditional and chemical methods to manage maize pests
It’s the rainy season in Karagwe District, and 58-year-old farmer Jane Joseph is standing in her maize farm, wondering why […]
DRC: Farmers come together to better market their maize
Henriette Sahengema exits a big cinderblock building happily counting new bills. In the midst of several farmers, she smiles. This […]
Tanzania: Farmers use plastic bags and drums to protect maize from insect pests
It’s midday, but Rose Alexander continues to sweep the home storeroom where she keeps her maize. Mrs. Alexander says, “I […]
Maize farmers overcome post-harvest challenges
Farmers, and especially women farmers, face many challenges in managing their maize crops. Rain before the crop is harvested or […]