Organic Africa

91. Key factors for consideration in smallholder mechanisation in Africa

Key factors for consideration in smallholder mechanisation in Africa The appropriateness of a farm machine, implement or tool for field operations depends on many factors. Farmers should consider the

92. An overview of mechanisation in organic crop production

An overview of mechanisation in organic crop production Some of the basic field level operations in organic agriculture which have a significant bearing on labour and would benefit from mechanisation

93. Why mechanisation for smallholder organic farmers in Africa?

Why mechanisation for smallholder organic farmers in Africa? Whether organic or conventional, smallholder farmers in Africa face many challenges related to labour, productivity and other aspects. Mec

94. Introduction

Introduction Smallholder farming in Africa Most of the food produced in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is from smallholder family farms. African smallholder farmers face many challenge

95. Animal Husbandry (general)

Animal Husbandry In this chapter you find information on the general approach of organic animal husbandry, animal selection and breeding, housing, feeding, animal health and handling of animal produc

96. Aquaculture

Aquaculture Find information about integration of aquaculture in an organic farm in this chapter. Learn on how to establish fish ponds, on appropriate stocking of the pond and the propagation and fin

97. Beekeeping

Beekeeping In this chapter you find information on how to improve the organic honey production, what is important for proper management of pests and diseases. Learn more about harvesting and processi

98. Improving honey production

Improving honey production The yield from a beekeeping enterprise depends entirely on the way bees are managed. Therefore, farmers should actively be involved in the activities of bees. They should k

99. Feeding and drinking

Feeding and drinking Introduction Feeding plays a key role for chicken health and performance. With inappropriate nutrition, layers or broilers will not be able to perform to their potential. Also,

100. Chicken behaviour

Chicken behaviour Importance of natural behaviour Chickens, like other domesticated animals, have a number of natural behaviours. If they are not allowed to show these behaviours, they may suffer f