Mozambique: Pigeon pea farmers use traditional methods to protect harvest from pests
Zacarias Nelson wakes up early in the morning to apply fertilizer to his pigeon pea farm. Within a few hours, […]
Post-harvest handling and storage of grains, cereals, and pulses
This resource from the World Food Programme is an extensive guide and training manual on the post-harvest handling and storage […]
Storing dairy fodder for the dry season to increase income
Dairy farming is an important agricultural enterprise in Kenya. It provides milk for consumption, hence improving nutrition, and earns farmers’ […]
Zambia: Livestock farmer copes with climate change by keeping fodder for use in dry season
It is a hot sunny morning on a cloud-free day. Dressed in a red blouse and green chitenje, a cloth […]
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 […]
Malawi: Farmers use airtight storage bags to prevent losses and avoid chemicals
When Chifundo Banda heard about PICS bags on the radio, he knew he wanted to try them. Mr. Banda farms […]
Storing cowpea seeds for a season and a reason
Our Farmer story from Malawi features a farmer who is happy with his airtight PICS bag. Our Script of the […]
Congo: Farmers use bulukutu leaves to protect harvest from insects
Sitting on the ground, Loufouma Kaison uses a small knife to peel cassava tubers. He piles the cut pieces on […]
Togo: Young inventor creates digital device to reduce post-harvest losses (SciDev.Net)
Ezeckiel Moudoh grows maize in southern Togo. Humidity and pests regularly destroy a big part of his stored crops. He […]
Niger: Storing crops helps farmers absorb climate shocks (Trust)
Amadou Hassane surveys the stocks of rice, sesame, millet, and other crops grown and stored by his fellow villagers. The […]