Demonstration Sites
1.1 FFD1a-MLM Farm, Molalatau (BW)
Partner NARDI Specific challenges Unpredictable rainfall, vulnerability to drought Climate Semi-arid, summer rainfall-average 330 mm/year, mild winters, minimal frost Soil Mainly loamy, stony soil Agriculture Rain-fed field crops, irrigation supplemented fodder and...
1.2 FFD1b-Glen Valley, Gabarone (BW)
Partner BUAN Specific challenges Low water quality, low yields, poor produce marketing Climate Hot with erratic rainfall (average 500 mm/year), mild winters, minimal frost Soil Sandy soils Agriculture Sweet Sorghum, Maize, Melons, Canola, Tomatoes, Cabbage Economic...
1.3 FFD1c-MMR Farm, Bobonong South, Maiswe (BW)
Partner NARDI Specific challenges Unpredictable rainfall, vulnerability to drought, expensive inputs Climate Semi-arid, hot summer (330mm/year), mild winters, minimal frost Soil Red sandy loam soil Agriculture Rain-fed field crops and fodder production, livestock...
1.4 FFD1d-Ratoccs Farm, Ditladi (BW)
Partner NARDI Specific challenges NARDI Water pollution, drought vulnerability, limited markets, access Climate Hot semi-arid climate, av. Rainfall 280 mm/y Soil Loam soils Agriculture Vegetables & fruit: tomatoes, cabbage, rape, maize, and livestock Economic info...
1.5 FFD1e-Mmilidzi Investment, Ditladi (BW)
Partner NARDI Specific challenges Water pollution, drought vulnerability, limited markets Climate Hot semi-arid climate, av. Rainfall 280 mm annual Soil Sandy loam and clay soils Agriculture Citrus, Sweet potato, Green mealies, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Chilies Economic info...
1.6 FFD1f-Dibongwana, Tonota (BW)
Partner NARDI Specific challenges Lack of cropping plan, limited marketing, unreliable rainfall Climate Hot semi-arid climate, rain av. 280 mm per annum Soil Sandy loam soils Agriculture Vegetables, maize, livestock, cereals, pulses Economic info Relatively prosperous...
1.7 FFD1g-Nlapkhwane (BW)
Partner NARDI Specific challenges Lack of cropping plan, limited marketing, unreliable rainfall Climate Hot semi-arid climate, rain av. 186 mm per annum Soil Clay and Sandy loam soils Agriculture Vegetables, cereals & pulses Economic info Depend on vegetables,...
1.8 FFD1h-MMT Farm, Bobonong North (BW)
Partner NARDI Specific challenges Undeveloped market chain, erratic rainfall Climate Semi-arid, summer rainfall-average 330mm/yr, mild winters Soil Sandy loam Agriculture Grows variety of vegetables on open field, livestock at cattle post Economic info Semi-urban...
1.9 FFD2-Ovitoto Communal Area (NA)
Partner LISHA Specific challenges Drought, bush encroachment, limited fodder for livestock, access to markets Climate 350mm annual average rainfall Soil Sandy loam soil Agriculture Vegetables, livestock Economic info Livestock producers, av. 56 cattle, unemployment,...
1.10 FFD3a-KwaNdaba, Northern KZN Province (ZA)
Partner ARC Specific challenges Resource competition, access to capital, services, inputs, equipment,literacy Climate Good rainfall, mild winters with no frost, hot in summer extendedgrowing season Soil Rich loamy soil Agriculture Maize, livestock, vegetables Economic...
1.11 FFD3b-Lynedoch
Partner University of Stellenbosch Specific challenges Food insecurity, basic services, unemployment Climate Warm summers with winter rainfall Soil Marked clay accumulation, loamy soil Agriculture Comprises of vegetables Economic info Major activity - vegetable...
1.12 FFD4a-Lake Agege Farm, Bafrikrom/ Mankessim (GH)
Partner LAF Specific challenges Establishing organic farming with ecological building, irrigation Climate Erratic rainfall; tropical Soil Clay soil Agriculture Trees, vegetables and fruits, e.g. cabbage, red pepper, garden eggs,melons Economic info ...
1.13 FFD4b-Ejura, Ashanti Region (GH)
Partner CSIR Specific challenges Lack of basic product transformation Climate Rainy season Apr-Sept, peak July/Aug. T 18-43°C Soil Forest and savanna ochrosols loamy Agriculture Production of cereals (Maize, rice, millet) and beans/nuts (groundnut,cowpea) Economic...
1.14 FFD5a-Manica Community (MZ)
Partner CITT Specific challenges Poor resource allocation and husbandry practices (soil, water management) Climate Semi-arid, rainy season Nov-March. av. rainfall 400 mm/ year Soil Predominant soils are red ferralsols Agriculture Mixed dominated by dryland...
1.15 FFD5b-Guro (MZ)
Partner ISPM - Vanduzi Specific challenges Poor natural resource productivity, poor husbandry, planning & management Climate Semi-arid, rainy season Nov-March. av. rainfall 400 mm/ year Soil Predominant soils are red ferralsols Agriculture Mixed crop-livestock...