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111. Manual-GIC_Farm-diversification.pdf

African Organic Agriculture Training Manual A Resource Manual for Trainers DIVERSIFICATION ON ORGANIC FARMS Version 1.0 December 2021 IMPRINT Publisher: Research Institute of Organic Agriculture F

112. How to promote organic market development?

How to promote organic market development? Understanding the sector In order to successfully support organic market development, it is important to assess the existing situation in a specific regio

113. Is there a market opportunity for organic products from Africa?

Is there a market opportunity for organic products from Africa? Consumers are willing to pay a better price for better quality. This is only one of many benefits organic farming offers to farmers fro

114. Improving productivity

Improving the productivity of the banana plantation Intercropping During the first two years of banana establishment, a good amount of space exists between the rows of bananas. This space should be

115. Reducing postharvest losses

Reducing postharvest losses Farmers invest a lot of effort in maize production. However, these efforts can be wasted during and after the time of harvesting due to inconsistent harvesting methods, da

116. Improving crop husbandry of maize

Improving crop husbandry of maize Organic maize management begins by selecting suitable varieties and using high quality seeds. Crop management focuses on creating growing conditions that keep the ma

117. Introduction

Introduction Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major staple food in sub-Saharan Africa. It can be used as food, feed for animals and as a source of industrial raw material. In sub-Saharan Africa, maize is

118. Proper field establishment

Proper field establishment Beans are short term crops and grow very fast, especially green beans, which are ready to harvest 7 to 8 weeks after planting, while the dry beans are ready in 10 to 12 wee

119. Proper selection of planting materials

Proper selection of planting materials Common beans come in a tremendous variety; the pods can be green, yellow, purplish brown or striped and the seed colour varies from white to brown or black, red

120. Improving an existing citrus orchard

Improving an existing citrus orchard Citrus growing is a long-term investment. Orchards can be productive for up to 50 years or more. The useful economic life span of the plantation depends on climat