Crop production
Introduction to organic potato production
Sustainable organic potato production not only depends on appropriate management during crop growth, but also on creating favourable growin
Introduction
In Cameroon and many other countries in Africa, potatoes have become very popular in the last decades because of their versatility and suitability for direct marketing. However, for comm
Access to support and information during conversion
Farmers who want to produce organically need to learn a lot. Naturally curious farmers will feel well with this production method, as they will ne
Scaling up organic production
Although organic farming originated as a small-scale enterprise in family gardens and operations from under 1 acre to 10 acres, today large scale organic farms exist al
How can I start with organic farming?
Depending on the present way of farming, the farmer’s motivation and expectations on conversion to organic farming can proceed as a step-by-step process.
The st
Why and how to get organically certified?
Whether one can get organic certification or not is seen by the extent to which a given production system follows or complies with organic production princip
Resources and further readings
Infonet-Biovision. www.infonet-biovision.org Maize Production and Improvement in Sub-Saharan Africa. www.absfafrica.org Cornell University: Soil Fertility Manag
Proper weed management
Millet has a rather slow early growth and does not rapidly develop a dense canopy cover, which can help to smoother weeds. This makes the crop sensitive to competition by other
Improving soil fertility
Pearl millet is highly responsive to increased soil fertility although it is reported to be a crop with low nutrient demands, requiring less nitrogen than sorghum. Therefore,
Resources and further readings
Publications:
Le fonio, une cereale africaine. Jean-François Cruz et al. Editions Quae. France. 2011. ISBN: 9782759210398. www.quae.com/en/r810-le-fonio-une-cereale