ACT Reduce Tillage Technical Booklet
Take a look at this ACT Technical Booklet for more information on reduce tillage and the benefits for small-scale farmers. “A Guide for Farmers on Reduce Tillage: Animal Drawn Ripping Option for Smallholder Farmers” Reduce Tillage Booklet
Read MoreSASOL Green Grams Manual
This is a manual on Green Grams Production written by SASOL staff. Green Grams Manual Brief description: Green grams are a leguminous crop of species Vigna native to the Indian sub continent but also cultivated in hot and dry regions of southern Europe, southern united states and eastern Africa. It’s an upright bushy plant that can grow to a height of 30-120cm. the color is usually green but can also be found in sheds of black and yellow. The pods are linear sometimes curved, round slender and hairy. Green grams are nutritious source of food with 25% protein content and can also be...
Read MoreACT: Conservation Agriculture Pamphlet
Check out this recent pamphlet from the African Conservation Tillage Network It includes introductory information on Conservation Agriculture, and provides the contact information for ACT if you would like more information. ACT CA Pamphlet
Read MoreMulti-Purpose Centre (MPC-South)
Phase 1 focuses on developing a Farmer’s Resource Centre at MPC South, whereby modern farming technologies, conservation agriculture, and promotion of indigenous breeds of livestock suitable for arid and semi-arid regions are practiced.The main function of the Centre is to provide access to appropriate knowledge and skills as a contribution to the development and improved well-being of individuals in Kitui County.
Read MorePhase 2: Training and Capacity Strengthening
Phase two in our Enterprise Development project involves gathering different community groups together within Kitui County, and bringing them to the Demonstration Farm to learn the skills for various micro-enterprises. As more resources become accessible at MPC South, trainings in various functioning micro-enterprises will become available.
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Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)
Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB)