Layering Plant Species in Syntropic Systems: Enhancing Productivity and Sustainability In my previous articles, we focused on the benefits of syntropic farming in water management, leading to generating farmlands on […]
The success story of growing garden peas using compost In the urban jungle, a quiet revolution is happening. This is a tale not just of farming but of debunking myths and reshaping our understanding of […]
The context of biostimulants: Nowadays, agriculture is an activity that faces many problems. First, with the pressure of climate change (decreased yields) and an ever-increasing population, agricultural production’s major challenge […]
Waste is often perceived as something useless or unwanted, leading us to dispose of it in bins without a second thought. Yet, in the intricate balance of nature, nothing truly […]
In my first article, I described how a course on syntropic agroforestry in Curaçao changed the direction of farming on that small but gorgeous island. In this article, I want […]
“Planting water”: How agroforestry helped crops become drought resilient – A real-life example The personal testimony of Roland van Reenen, a Forest Farmer from Curaçao’ It was the year 2019, and I […]
Enhancing Yield, Profitability, and Food Security Through Modern Agricultural Education In the heartlands of rural Africa, where vast stretches of oil palm plantations adorn the landscape, lies a community of […]
Insect Farming and Food Security Africa is the second largest continent, with a population of around 1.49 billion people, which is expected to increase to 2.5 billion by 2050 (Guine et al., 2021). […]
Growing smarter potatoes Throughout history, the relentless pursuit of innovation has propelled agriculture forward. Today, we find ourselves amidst a new technological wave driven by the remarkable capabilities of the so-called generative artificial […]
The challenges W. African cacao farmers face can be overcome or at least softened by the measures presented below in this article. Empowering Farmers through Direct Sourcing and Fair Trade […]
