2025 Presentations - ECHO East Africa & Hope International Burundi Joint Symposium on Sustainable Agriculture and Appropriate Technologies
The 8th ECHO East Africa Biannual symposium in collaboration with HOPE International Burundi was held at the end of February, 2025. The symposium had 30 presenters and 130 participants from 14 countries across continents. Participants shared and encouraged one another in areas of sustainable agricultural practices, agroecology, farming systems, and more!
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2025-02-25 Presentation outline: What is the problem What is Chaya So why Chaya Importance of Chaya in: a) Public health, b) Gender issues, c) Climate change Propagation of Chaya Challenges Solutions Cyanogenic compounds in Chaya and their possible effects
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2025-02-25 This presentation will go over what GM/CCs are and an example of how they can be used. According to the FAO, "Green manure/cover crops are plants that are grown to provide soil cover and to improve the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soil."
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2025-02-26 In this presentation, topics include: An agricultural ecosystem What is an ecosystem? Historic Approaches to Agroecology Brainstorming biotic & abiotic factors. And, finally, a case study to demonstrate how an agroecosystem is an agricultural ecosystem (shaped by humans)
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2025-02-26 This presentation will cover: What does biogas technology mean to a small holder farmer? What is Biogas? Types of biogas systems Dissemination of Biogas Technology
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2025-02-26 This Presentation will go over the benefits of Carbonized Rice Husk(CRH): Very good in soil fertilizer and conditioner as it contains phosphorous (k), calcium (ca), and magnesium (mg) nutrients vital for crop growth It controls soil-borne diseases, for example, it creates a bad conditioner for...
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2025-02-26 The topics in this presentation include: Presenting an example of one solar dryer type and how it works Report on experience with using this solar dryer Think about ways to use solar food dryers to improve household nutrition and rural livelihood. Share ideas on ways to improve the dryer or make...
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2025-02-26 Learnings from project holders and farmers especially through the work of Heifer International Partners in Tanzania. Livestock are a beneficial part of most agricultural systems, contrary to some modern theories of their obsolescence in a world spoiled by human-induced climate change. Smallholder...
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2025-02-26 Les ressources en eau et en terres sont essentielles au développement économique et social des pays et le BURUNDI est une préoccupation. Ces ressources subissent de fortes pressions dues à la croissance démographique, à la surexploitation des terres et à la demande croissante de ressources...
- Also available in:
- English (en)
- Français (fr)
- 2025-02-26 This presentation will cover five of the most invasive, noxious plants in the north Tanzania. Parthenium hysterophorus, Chromolaena odorata, Prosopis juliflora, Opuntia sp., and Lantana camara. However, if you look at this link, you will find over 200 invasive plants, many of which are popular...
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2025-02-26 The topics in this presentation include: An introduction to Foundations for Farming The Heart of FFF Why Pfumvudza is important The Concept The Science The Solution