Organic Africa

191. Management of pests, diseases and other nuisances

Management of pests, diseases and other nuisances Common insect pests a. Wax moth In tropical areas, wax moths can be a serious problem mainly in stored combs mainly. Therefore, to prevent moth a

192. Marketing and organic certification

Marketing and organic certification of honey production The honey market has strict quality and quantity requirements. Common quality parameters used include sugar content, water insoluble solids (i

193. Introduction

Introduction Consumption of fish per capita in sub-Saharan Africa has lagged behind that of the rest of the world, partly due to the low supply of fish products. However, aquaculture, especially f

194. Proper integration of aquaculture into the farming system

Proper integration of aquaculture into the farming system Proper integration of aquaculture into the farming systems is the primary aim in organic aquaculture in order to ensure sustainable product

195. Proper establishment of fish ponds

Proper establishment of fish ponds The first question related to the construction of a pond refers to the size and number of ponds needed: If fish production will mainly only serve household need

196. Minimizing feeding costs

Minimizing feeding costs Feed is one of the most important factors influencing the growth and health of the fish. Minimizing feeding costs is thus of great interest, while ensuring sufficient good qu

197. General approach to organic management of animals

General approach to organic management of animals Managing animals organically implies keeping animals in good health and under good living conditions by carefully selecting locally adapted animal sp

198. Animal selection and breeding

Animal selection and breeding Organic farmers aim to use breeds that are adapted to the local conditions, both in their ability to tolerate the stresses of local climate, the feeding requirements rel

199. Introduction

Introduction Organic animal husbandry implies keeping animals in a natural way and promoting their welfare and health. This does not mean that animals need to be kept in an entirely natural environme

200. Competitiveness and organisation of the organic market chain

Competitiveness and organization of the organic market chain Both export and domestic markets involve considerable challenge to farmers. So, how can producers compete in such markets, which are espe