SLECI to assist small farmers in Africa

SLECI to assist small farmers in Africa

IN many parts of Africa smallholder farmers are grappling with arid conditions and inefficient irrigation systems that are negatively affecting the growth of their crops. To address this the DIVAGRI project is testing a clay-based irrigation system called SLECI that...
Improving soil fertility with intercropping in Lake Agege

Improving soil fertility with intercropping in Lake Agege

SMALL farmers at Lake Agege, Ghana are experimenting with intercropping Okra, cowpeas and Melons to improve soil fertility. Ecological intercropping is a practice of growing two or more crops together. At Lake Agege Farm the Okra, Cow Peas and Melon combination is...
DIVAGRI and SUWI

DIVAGRI and SUWI

Stellenbosch University Water Institute is working with small farmers in Lynedoch to co-create technologies that develop new business opportunities and value chains for their farming activities in Stellenbosch. The DIVAGRI research project forms part of a European...
Its never too late

Its never too late

Small farmer Mona Stone (64) was 16 years old when she had to leave school to help support her brothers and sisters. At first she worked in the orchards and later she progressed to working in the greenhouses. In Stellenbosch she was asked to assist with setting up one...
A small farmer with a big vision

A small farmer with a big vision

JOE Barends, the new head of a secondary cooperative in Lynedoch outside Stellenbosch called the Stellenbosch Farmer Production Support Unit, is not someone who lets the grass grow under his feet. Mr Barends facilitated the creation of the Stellenbosch Farmer...