Farm makeovers in Kenya – Shamba Shape Up
http://youtu.be/lQABDLVoQWM This Kenyan TV series may be quite different to other reality shows you've seen. Here, farmers get a makeover of their shamba with advice on how to get the most out of their...
View ArticleRise of Agriculture in the past 300 years
This glimpse of agricultural expansion over recent centuries, courtesy of Bill Rankin, tells us a compelling story of the importance of farming in the modern world. However, the increaase in land...
View ArticleExperimenting with Aquaponics farms in Nairobi
by Daniel Moore, danieljamesmoore.wordpress.com Some people say my business partner Jacquie and I are a little bit crazy. We are starting an aquaponics farming business in Nairobi, Kenya in the midst...
View ArticleCraving chocolate – how to supply increasing demands in cocoa crops
A recent article in Canada’s The Globe and Mail, discussed some of the upcoming issues associated with out-dated cultivation methods for cocoa crops. Demand for cocoa, and the end product chocolate, is...
View ArticleMicroloans make farming profitable for Kenyan smallholders
This article was originally published on SciDev.Net Seeds, tools and practical advice can make a world of difference to small-scale farmers. Copyright: One Acre Fund This article is supported by the...
View ArticleAncient Maya forestry and agriculture in Central America
Aerial study finds new evidence of wetland agriculture and climate impacts. Understanding the scope and culture of ancient civilisations provides valuable insight into the roots of human society and...
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