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01-11-2016 In Ethiopia, more attention is being given to crossbreeding to answer the questions of food security in the near future as the selection in local cattle is very slow to bring progress. In contrast, improving the genetic potential of local cattle is not given equivalent emphasis though it is...
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01-11-2016 Cover crops play a key role in sustainable agriculture by providing sustainable sources of nutrients as well as protective soil cover to minimize erosion and reduce moisture stresses. Examples of successful cover cropping systems in East Africa will be illustrated as well as constraints and...
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01-09-2024 This publication shares experiences about the uses of pigeon pea(Cajanus cajan) or Lablab purpureusfrom the knowledgable green manure cover crop expert, Roland Bunch.
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01-09-2024 This publication shares experiences about the uses of gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) from the knowledgable green manure cover crop expert, Roland Bunch.
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01-09-2024 This publication shares experiences about the uses of jack bean (Canavaial ensiformis) from the knowledgable green manure cover crop expert, Roland Bunch.
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04-02-2025 During the Ngwara field day,Mr. Emmanuel Kasembe,Iles de Paix Tanzania Technical Advisor, andBonny,ECHO East Africa Technical Advisor, facilitated an open discussion on Ngwara-related topics. The discussion covered various aspects, including planting techniques, uses, markets, and more. Visitors...
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16-12-2024 Hafirs are shallow, excavated basins that collect and store rainwater for various uses, such as irrigation, livestock watering, and domestic needs.Hafirs effectively capture runoff during the rainy season for use in the dry season. Hafirs are particularly useful in drylands, where rainfall is...
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- Elina Andersson, Ellinor Isgren, Gambling in the garden: Pesticide use and risk exposure in Ugandan smallholder farming, Journal of Rural Studies, Volume 82, 2021, Pages 76-86, ISSN 0743-0167, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2021.01.013....
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12-11-2024 This ECHO Best Practice Note distills insights from farmers and other specialists who collaborated in promoting livestock as a means to improve rural livelihoods.The author’s experience affirms that livestock are indeed a beneficial part of most agricultural systems, contrary to some modern...
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25-01-2024 ECHO trains energetic, highly motivated youth chance to gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and environmental conservation; through a three-month to one-year internship program. Allowing them to dive deep and understand the complexities facing local farmers on...