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Sep 21
Module 3 | Sustainable Agroforestry Cropping Systems

A sustainable cropping system is one that yields sufficient production, at a low enough cost, to provide a worthwhile income for the farming household now and into the future. However, to achieve this objective, you as a farmer, will require more management skills and a willingness to initially devote more time to your farm. Agroforestry […]

Sep 21
Module 4 | Sustainable Practices to Conserve Soil & Protect Crops from Extreme Events

Vetiver grass is drought tolerant and now has an international reputation for conserving soil through the trapping of sediment and preserving moisture. As such it has a particularly important role to play in climate change adaptation. DOWNLOAD PUBLICATION