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by kusamala | Jul 3, 2013 | General
I know this is what you have all been waiting for: the first year of yield data from our non-replicated, partially-stolen-from staple field! Well, here it is folks: This yield was a direct measurement of maize and groundnuts harvested from the field. The maize was...
![Drumroll please… I give you our staple crop harvest!]()
by kusamala | Jul 1, 2013 | Projects
As a part of our staff training partnership with the Red Soil Project, we are highlighting the stories of various staff members to show how the project is impacting their lives. In MARCH, we looked at Dan Chikhawo and how his permaculture garden has improved his...
![Drumroll please… I give you our staple crop harvest!]()
by kusamala | Jun 18, 2013 | General
After the success of our last crop-based blog post, we’ve decided to make a habit of writing about the produce that inspires us in the garden. While last time we looked into the sky for inspiration, this time we’ll be digging in the dirt. Looking at the bounty...
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by kusamala | Jun 7, 2013 | General
I wake to the sounds of morning birds rising. Opening my door to a small courtyard garden, the air is slightly chilled and foggy. The dry season has started indicating winter is here, and I’m grateful for my wooly hat. I make my way to the borehole (water tap), which...
![Drumroll please… I give you our staple crop harvest!]()
by kusamala | Jun 3, 2013 | General, Trainings
Malawi’s average rainfall is 1200 mm per year, all of which falls during the rain season from December to April. This offers a window of opportunity to harvest, store and utilize this rainwater for the rest of the year. Additionally, you may remember that we have a...
