Common situation in cotton production Treated or GMO seeds Heavy reliance on synthetic fertilizers Monocropping Heavy reliance on insecticides Poor soil fertility Volatile markets African Organic
Requirements for successful organic citrus production › › › › › › › Suitable site conditions Suitable varieties Proper orchard establishment Improving soil fertility Pest and disease management Wa
Mango orchard with poor management Ungrafted trees Pest and disease problems Postharvest losses Limited returns from mango production African Organic Agriculture Training Manual M9 Crop Manageme
Mango orchard with poor management Ungrafted trees Pest and disease problems Postharvest losses Limited returns from mango production African Organic Agriculture Training Manual M9 Crop Manageme
Poor banana production practices Too many suckers and old leaves. Male buds not removed Damages due to hailstorm and wind Poor water conservation practices Pest and disease damages Poor soil fert
Poor banana production practices Too many suckers and old leaves. Male buds not removed Damages due to hailstorm and wind Poor water conservation practices Pest and disease damages Poor soil fert
Requirements for successful organic citrus production › › › › › › › Suitable site conditions Suitable varieties Proper orchard establishment Improving soil fertility Pest and disease management Wa
GROWING RICE THE ORGANIC WAY Growing rice organically and thus sustainably ensures a steady production level. Proper seed selection, field management and postharvest handling are crucial for good yiel
Why grow beans? Important staple food Big market demand Rich source of protein Easy to grow on small plots of land Good for intercropping Provides nitrogen to the crop that follows African Organ
Challenges facing coffee production Bare soil left to erosion Limited knowledge on organic market potential Poor soil fertility Losses due to pests and diseases Poor drying methods Old, poorly manag