A compost pit is a necessary part of any smallholder farming operation because it brings many benefits to the farm without costing a lot of money and labor. Adding compost to your soil helps it to retain nutrients; it helps balance the pH of the soil, makes cultivation easier, prevents soil erosion and controls the proliferation of weeds in the soil. In most African countries, … [Read more...] about 5 TIPS ON CREATING A COMPOST PIT
6 TIPS FOR SWEET POTATO PRODUCTION IN AFRICA
Sweet potatoes are very popular in Africa because they are tasty and nutritious, and are to mention relatively easy to grow. They make a great snack and are used in many delicious African dishes. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A among other nutrients. The flesh of the sweet potato can be white, yellow or orange. Whether you want to grow sweet potatoes commercially or just … [Read more...] about 6 TIPS FOR SWEET POTATO PRODUCTION IN AFRICA
7 TIPS FOR STARTING A KITCHEN GARDEN
Kitchen gardens are an excellent idea for a project. They are cheap to start, they can help you save tones of money on your grocery bill, and they make for a great hobby. Gardening is one of the most relaxing activities that you can engage in. Here are some tips: Many hands make light work Involve the entire household in the work. Since kitchen gardens are relatively … [Read more...] about 7 TIPS FOR STARTING A KITCHEN GARDEN
4 TIPS FOR WATER HARVESTING IN AFRICA
Most African farmers rely on seasonal rainfall for their agricultural production. This means that production goes down drastically during the dry months. Smallholder farmers who cannot afford sophisticated irrigation systems or who do not have access to a water source would be well advised to look into water harvesting and irrigation. Here are a few simple ideas: Use … [Read more...] about 4 TIPS FOR WATER HARVESTING IN AFRICA
PRODUCING YOUR OWN POTATO SEEDS
Quality potato seed tubers are a very important part of any successful crop production. For potato farmers, this is even more important because not all diseases can be eliminated by spraying with chemicals. Few farmers in Africa have access to or can afford certified potato seed. It is therefore important for some potato farmers to know how to produce their own potato seeds on … [Read more...] about PRODUCING YOUR OWN POTATO SEEDS