In The Gambia?s Kombo district land-grabbing for settlement is the norm. However, one community has stood against this, asserting their traditional rights to their forest, and carrying out extensive conservation work to preserve it for future generations.
A CTA study visit to agroforestry projects in Malawi and Zambia...
Adama Ouedraogo dit Grand Passage a 70 ans. Avec tant de réalisations à son actif, on pourrait croire que l’heure de la retraite a sonné. Mais il n’en est rien et son système agro-écologique, centré autour de l’arbre, est un modèle que bien des visiteurs
A Bougnounou, petit village situé au sud du Burkina, la forêt c’est le paradis des femmes : grâce à de nombreuses activités bien réglementées, le groupement des bûcheronnes de Bougnougou gagnent des millions et assurent le renouvellement de la forêt.
An organic vegetable exporter from Malawi explains the difficulties that small scale farmers may have if they want to export crops to foreign markets.
A medicinal herb grower from South Africa describes the process of cleaning and certifying her farm for organic production, and the potential for other farmers.
Mr. Lotto Simon of Tanzania?s Zonal Plant Protection Centre, explains the advantages and disadvantages of not using chemical pesticides, and a local training and certification process.
The Assistant Director of the Kenya Institute of Organic Farming describes the crop rotation techniques that they teach, and the need for a national certifying body in order to support organic farmers.
An organic farmer from Zambia, and an organic specialist with a crop buying agency discuss the benefits of organic methods for small scale farmers, particularly during times of food crisis.
A forestry advisor for the Co-operative League of the United States describes a programme to build co-operation between the forestry services and local communities in eastern Zambia. The programme has involved stakeholder workshops to write management plans, and support for more productive agriculture.
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