The people of Africa have been farming since time immemorial, both for subsistence and income generation. Because the regions of Africa have different climates that support specific crops, several farming systems have evolved to suit each region. Below is a list of the most common farming systems in Africa. Irrigated Farming system Apart from the well-known … [Read more...] about Types of Farming Systems in Africa
Sustainable Farming
5 TIPS ON CREATING A COMPOST PIT
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
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