sustainable agriculture Africa

South African Government Initiatives and Support for Sustainable Agricultural Practices

The South African government has recognized the importance of promoting sustainable agricultural practices, including hydroponics and crop circle farming. Several initiatives and programs have been established to support farmers adopting […]

Innovations & Technologies for Smarter Integrated Pest Management

Innovations & Technologies for Smarter Integrated Pest Management

Precision Agriculture and IPM Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a long-term approach to pest control that stresses prevention, monitoring, and control through various tactics. Pest management has traditionally depended mainly […]

Agroforestry: Intercropping with trees on farms and pastures - with a focus on the subhumid tropics

Agroforestry: Intercropping with trees on farms and pastures – with a focus on the subhumid tropics

Figure 1 (Used as cover picture). Hedge of the nitrogen-fixing Calliandra calothyrsus successfully direct seeded with improved low-cost methods and used for fodder and fuel in a Nitrogen-deficient maize field […]

bio-composting

Bio-composting by using agricultural by-products

What is bio-composting? Bio-composting is an environmentally friendly method that harnesses the natural process of decomposition to recycle organic waste materials and produce nutrient-rich compost. Agricultural by-products, such as crop […]

Why Ghanaian Cocoa Farmers turn towards Sustainable Agriculture Practices

Why Ghanaian Cocoa Farmers turn towards Sustainable Agriculture Practices

Ghana, one of the biggest producers of cocoa worldwide, is confronted with growing environmental and social issues because of traditional cocoa cultivation methods. However, cocoa growers in Ghana are beginning […]

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The Significance of Sustainable Farming Practices

Ensuring Food Security, Environmental Preservation, and Economic Development An Exploration of Sustainable Agriculture’s Importance In recent years, sustainable agriculture has gained significant attention and recognition due to its numerous benefits. […]

innovations in African aquaculture

Circular Food Innovations: Understanding the Concepts and Application to Aquaculture

From Linear to Circular: Harnessing the Power of Food Innovations in African Aquaculture and Horticulture In recent years, food production has been aiming to minimize waste, maximize resource efficiency, and […]

agroecological water filter

Agroecological Water Filter: A technology to make water drinkable and safe for human consumption

The lack of drinkable water puts more and more lives at risk On UN News/Global perspective Human, the UN General Assembly President, during opening the high-level meeting on ensuring water […]

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Participatory Precision Irrigation Systems – Efficient Management of Irrigation Water

Efficient management of irrigation water with IRMA_SYS Co-Author: Angelika Nomikou, Agronomist, R&D collaborator of EFFICIENT WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PC According to Aquastat (a water-related database of the Food Agriculture Organisation […]

Climate-Smart Agriculture Solutions in Rice

Rice production is a critical aspect of global food security as it is facing challenges due to climate change, which is impacting rice production in various regions of the world. […]