Organic Africa

Resources and further readings IRRI fact sheets. http://www.irri.org/ System of Rice Intensification (SRI) - http://sri.ciifad.cornell.edu/index.html Organic Farming in the Tropics and Subtropi

242. Minimising postharvest losses

Minimising postharvest losses Proper postharvest handling of organic rice aims at maximizing grain quality, minimizing losses and any contamination risks from extraneous materials and agents. In case

243. Proper water management

Proper water management Enough supply of water is needed for optimum rice production in both upland and lowland systems. Proper management of water depends on the rice variety, rainfall patterns, so

244. Proper weed management

Proper weed management Weeds can reduce rice yields by competing for moisture, nutrients and light. Delays in weeding can cost a great deal to the farmer in terms of reduced yields. This is normally

245. Improving soil fertility

Improving soil fertility There are three organic approaches to increasing soil fertility in rice production. First is to prevent soil and organic matter loss. Second is to grow crops that can improve

246. Improving access to good quality seeds

Improving access to good quality seeds In order to increase access to good quality seeds, it is important to first ensure that farmers select varieties suitable and adapted to local conditions. Seco

247. Introduction

Introduction Rice (Oryza sativa) is a very important staple food in the world and feeds more than half of the entire population. Africa has become a big player in international rice markets importing

248. Field establishment

Field establishment Key growing requirements a. Rainfall/Water: Groundnut is commonly cultivated as a rain-fed crop in Malawi with less than 1 percent under irrigation. Generally, groundnut r

249. Introduction

Introduction Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.), also known as peanut, is one of the most important food and cash crops in Malawi. About one in every five farmers in Malawi grows groundnut. It is a prin

250. Management of aflatoxins

Management of aflatoxins in the field and in post-harvest Aflatoxins, a key problem in groundnut production Aflatoxin contamination is considered as one of the most widespread groundnut quality cha