africa
Agroforestry 4: Agroforestry systems in Africa
Agroforestry systems come in a wide variety of shapes and forms in Africa. These systems all include woody perennials combined with agricultural crops and/or livestock. Trees or shrubs in the landscape or on farms are either solitary, in lines or woodlots and in a random array in the forest[...]
Food security in Africa
Africa, a continent with immense agricultural potential, continues to grapple with widespread hunger and food insecurity. Despite having 60% of the world’s available arable land and a population largely dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods, Africa only produces about 10% of global agricultural output. This discrepancy between potential and[...]
Production guide for small grains in Africa part 3: Fertiliser application
Fertiliser has become a big part in a farmer’s operations and budget because the correct and right quantity of fertiliser will give a farmer a better yield. It is recommended that where available, both organic (like manure and compost) and inorganic fertiliser should be applied to small grains. Manure[...]
ProAgri Africa 103
As the golden sun rises over our vast and fertile continent, it casts its first rays on the hands that till the soil, the hearts that nurture the land, and the spirits that sustain our agricultural heritage. In this edition of ProAgri Africa, we turn our focus to women[...]
Production guide for small grains in Africa: Part 1 Fight back against drought
This is a quick production guide for three drought tolerant small grain crops, namely sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet. The three crops are key for household food and nutritional security as well as income in the marginal areas (agro-ecological zones III, IV & V) of Africa. Their significance[...]