Introduction In various parts of the world, agriculture is facing several challenges (soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, climate change, rural poverty, dependence on chemical inputs, etc.) that are holding back sustainable development. Agroecology has emerged as a promising alternative that aims to reconcile agricultural production with respect for the environment.
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The Future of Vanilla Farming
Over 80% of the world’s vanilla is produced on the island of Madagascar. One of the poorest countries in the world, this key export provides crucial income for 80,000 farmers across the country. Highly variable, the price of vanilla has soared in recent years, reaching a peak of 600 US
PESTICIDE APPLICATION IN VEGETABLES
Introduction Pesticide is a chemical or substance or biological agent (such as a virus bacterium or fungus) that deters, kills, controls or destroys certain forms of plants or animals considered dangerous. The term “cide” comes from the Latin word meaning “to kill”. Pesticides also are called Plant Protection Product (PPP),
The Complex Case Of Palm Oil
WHAT IS PALM OIL? Palm oil is a type of vegetable oil, grown mostly in and from a crop called Oil Palm that is native to Africa. It has many uses and is found in up to half of the items in a shopping basket. It’s a very productive crop
How Digital Technologies can Help Feed Africa
WHAT IS THE CURRENT PROBLEM IN AFRICA? The Food and Agricultural Organisation of the has estimated that the world population will reach 9.1 billion by 2050, meaning that food production has to more than double to keep up with greater demand. Especially for Africa, which is expected to have about
What is sustainability and why is it important
Sustainability means achieving a balance between human processes and natural processes. For example, it means not using up natural resources quicker than they are being replaced. By choosing sustainable processes, we protect the environment and ensure that it will continue to support us in the future. SUSTAINABLE FARMING Farming is
Giant Bamboo Farms: How they Can Help the Environment
About an hour outside the capital of Malawi, Lilongwe, lies southeastern Africa’s largest bamboo farm, owned by the company AfriBam and set up in 2014. The bamboo farm was set up with the aim of providing a renewable source of fuelwood for locals. Local Malawians are benefitting from this already.
The Benefits of Crowdfarming
WHAT IS CROWDFARMING? Crowdfarming is a way of pooling resources and money in the . In practice, it means investing a certain amount of money to purchase a good that a farm might need, but cannot afford alone. Depending on the type of farm, this could be a cow, a
Why do we Need Trees?
There are nearly 3 trillion trees on Earth! We see trees all the time but we don’t always think about why they are important. We need trees to survive on our planet for many reasons. TREES AND OXYGEN Trees produce oxygen and we need oxygen to breathe. So we wouldn’t
The Helpful Opportunities of Bee-Keeping
Bee keeping is an economically and environmentally sustainable business. Not only is it profitable, but it also protects people, animals, plants and the bees themselves. HOW BEES BENEFIT PEOPLE Beeswax (used for cosmetics) and honey (used for food) are profitable trades. The value of the honey trade is estimated to
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