Organic Africa

Proper maintenance of mango trees Mango trees need continuous attention in order to ensure continued harvests and to improve the lifespan of the orchard trees. Pruning The form and height of a mang

272. Proper establishment of the mango orchard

Proper establishment of the mango orchard Choice of the proper location and suitable varieties The ideal climate for mango trees ranges from the humid tropical to the semi-arid sub-tropical, wher

273. Introduction

Introduction Mango trees (Mangifera indica L.) are cultivated in many countries of East, South and West Africa. In these countries, mangoes contribute to farmer family diets as well as serving as a c

274. Selection of good planting material

Selection of good planting material Most citrus orchards consist of grafted trees that combine favourable attributes of the scion and the rootstock. However, the choice of the rootstock should depend

275. Thinning

Thinning If several seeds are sown per planting hole, many seedlings can emerge per station and form a cluster. To reduce competition for nutrients, water and sunlight within the cluster, the millet

276. Sowing and proper ﬁeld establishment

Sowing and proper ﬁeld establishment Short-duration cultivars are sown early after the ﬁrst rains of the season, and preparation is limited to a light hoeing. In contrast, long-duration cultivars are

277. Sources and recommended further readings

Sources and recommended further readings Publications: Sorghum and millets in human nutrition. FAO Food and Nutrition Series, No. 27). ISBN 92-5-103381-1 Standards of the Codex Alimentarius for

278. Requirements for organic certiﬁcation of millet production

Requirements for organic certiﬁcation of millet production Organic certiﬁcation of millet production is only reasonable if done as a market requirement, i.e. there should be a market that demands for

279. Harvesting and post-harvest handling

Harvesting and post-harvest handling When the millet is mature and dry enough for harvesting, the grains pop out cleanly when the head is pinched. At this point, harvesting can commence. Millet is ha

280. Effective disease management

Effective disease management Downy mildew, smut, rust and ergot are widespread diseases where millet is grown in Africa. In general, effective disease management starts with prevention of attack by e