Agroecology Africa Blog

Discover sustainable farming practices and organic solutions tailored for African farmers on the Agroecology Africa Blog, addressing unique challenges like soil health, crop protection, water conservation and much more with practical strategies. The articles are edited by KCOA’s Knowledge Promotion Team. The authors are responsible for the contents of the posts.

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Sunhemp
See how you can easily boost the fertility of your soil, improve its structure and biodiversity

Mr. Tinkamanyire James 67 years old, a resident of Rweshende, Ntungamo district is considered a senior citizen in Uganda. Tinkamanyire started farming way back in

poultry farming
Organic farming as an avenue to achieve a better life

There are so many different types of green peas grown around the country but these specific green peas locally known as “Obukwamimbi in the Lukonjo

okra manure
This guide offers Nigerian farmers sustainable manure practices to boost okra yields, improve soil health, and ensure long-term agricultural productivity.farmers.

Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda and provides a livelihood to more than three-quarters of the population and mostly to small-scale farmers. Agriculture and its

In a hilly village of Kagati in Rukungiri district is where 46-year-old Ms. Ruth Arinaitwe calls home. Arinaitwe is a renown farmer in her area

bokashi
“My discovery of Bokashi compost fertiliser has created a great experience for me in farming" says Jennipher Handondo.

Ten years ago, amidst the challenges of conventional farming practices, Josphat Munywoki embarked on a journey towards a greener, more sustainable future. His path was

Life as a smallholder farmer in a changing climate can be tough and frustrating. It may often seem hopeless because extreme weather conditions lead to

Organic agriculture

When opportunity meets the prepared, it is said great things are bound to happen. This is what exactly happened in 2018 when Mr. Julius Echodu,

Our journey led us to the doorstep of Alphonse Nsengiyumva, a visionary multiplier trained on ecological organic practices by Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM) the