Sustainable agriculture is the act of farming based on an understanding of ecosystem services, the study of relationships between organisms and their environment. It has been defined as “an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will last over the long term”, for example, it satisfy human food and fiber needs, enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agricultural economy depends, make the most efficient use of non-renewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls, sustain the economic viability of farm operations and enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole.
““My family was trapped in poverty,” shares Laryer Law, a 27-year-old farmer who previously worked knitting Moung patterns. Facing job insecurity, she earned between 300,000 to 500,000 kips a month. At roughly USD14 to USD24, it was not enough for her family to live on. Like Laryer, Seephan Phengkamma experienced poverty, and would need help […]
““When I used chemicals, my health was not good,” says Phonexay Thammavong, a farmer from Horkang village in Phaxay district, who would use pesticides to address an insect problem. When a program promoting organic agriculture came to her village, she was very interested and consulted her family, who agreed that they would participate in the […]
Embrace the wisdom of nature and keep your garden thriving with this effective, chemical-free insect repellent. Thanal AgroEcology Centre’s DIY tutorial on Bird’s Eye Chilli-Cow Urine mixture is a powerful organic pest repellent and eco-friendly solution that harnesses the combined strength of bird’s eye chilli’s spicy kick and cow urine’s protective properties, creating a potent […]
Research Centre for Gender, Family and Environment in Development (CGFED) in collaboration with Women’s Union at Hai Hau district and Hai Cuong commune launched the household’s agroecological farming models at Hai Cuong Commune, Hai Hau district in Nam Dinh province to mark International Women’s Day. The households’ agroecological farming models at Hai Cuong commune are […]
Daniel Aliddeki, a trainer at St. Jude Family Projects, discusses the biofertilizer production undertaken in the field learning site to address the lack of microorganisms typical in some organic fertilizers. For St. Jude’s Family Projects, biofertilizers also provides balanced soil microorganisms and through chelation makes the soil nutrients more bioavailable to the plants.
Mukembo Herbert, a trainer at St. Jude Family Projects, discusses the basics of coffee farming, including the different types of coffee grown in Uganda and its value chain, how it grows organic Robusta variety in its field learning site, from flowering to roasting, and the challenges faced by Uganda coffee growers.
Jimmy Kalule, a trainer at St. Jude Family Projects, discusses the science of keeping bees in this brief introductory video. It covers manmade hives, optimal placement of the apiary, up to harvesting of honey.
Kabuga Experito, a trainer at St. Jude Family Projects, discusses its Banana Agronomy Project in Central Uganda, which tries to help small scale farmers improve the productivity of their banana farming. He covers the importance of banana as food in Uganda, and the production requirements and constraints.
This 10-minute documentary captures the testimonials of some of the 25 farmers and 25 market-gardeners who received a six-month practical training to become agroecology specialists at the Beer pilot farm in Niayes, Senegal. Agroecology challenged their preconceived notions and persistent narratives about conventional agriculture being better, as they saw firsthand how the quality and yield […]
