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The African Centre of Agro-Ecology and Livelihood Systems (ACALISE):
(The World Bank, 2016-10-17)
Africa in general and East Africa in particular is faced with problems of low production and productivity, little or no value addition to the few products but also lack of ethical values in management of business. These ...
The role of agroforestry systems in improving farmlands and livelihoods in Agroecological highlands zones of Buberuka-Rwanda
(Ecological Organic Agriculture - Growing Sustainability, 2023-03-30)
Introduction - Agroforestry systems are recognized as key factors to contribute to the farmlands and livelihoods improvement
through soil protection and soil fertility that lead to the increase of income from agroforestry ...
Effects of selected concentrations of Bidens pilosa on the production and productivity of the black soldier fly (Hermetiaillucens) larvae
(Ecological Organic Agriculture - Growing Sustainability, 2023-03)
Introduction- BSF ( Hermetia illucens) are small harmless insects belonging to the sub family of Hermetiinae. They are native to
the American continent but has now spread to the rest of the world. These insects have been ...
Evaluating the effect of different organic manures on the performance of black eye cowpea variety
(Ecological Organic Agriculture - Growing Sustainability, 2023-03-30)
Introduction - Cowpea (Vignaunguiculata,L.Walp) is one of the key legume food crops produced worldwide for its grains, fresh
green seeds, fresh leaves and pods which are consumed as fresh cooked vegetable. The research ...
Review paper: The role of agroecology in combatting hunger and food insecurity among smallholder farmers
(Ecological Organic Agriculture - Growing Sustainability, 2023-03-30)
Introduction - The term agroecology emerged more than 80 years ago and originally referred to the ecological study of agricultural
systems (Gliessman, 2007). The term agroecology was first used in the 1930s by Bensin ...
Integrated weed management in conservation agricultural systems
(Ecological Organic Agriculture - Growing Sustainability, 2023-03-30)
Introduction - Weeds cause a significant economic impact more harmful than insects and fungi. An integrated weed management
approach is more effective than a single control. Decades of herbicide use as a single weed control ...
Efficacy Of eucalyptus ash (Eucalyptus Globules L) on the tomatoes’ (Solunum Lycoperscum) shelf life under room temperature storage conditions In Central Uganda
(Ecological Organic Agriculture - Growing Sustainability, 2023-03)
Introduction - The cultivated tomato, (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is the world’s most highly consumed vegetable due to its status as
a basic ingredient in a large variety of raw (Wu et al., 2022), cooked or processed foods. ...
Sim-Sim (Sesamum Indicum L.) bio-Ash efficacy determination on tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) shelf life in Central Uganda
(Ecological Organic Agriculture - Growing Sustainability, 2023-03)
Introduction - Tomato (Lycopersicon solanum) is a vegetable crop which belongs to a family Solanaceae and is dicotyledonous
plant.Despite its nutritional, economic, and health value, tomato production is hampered by ...
Effect of corncob biochar on selected soil chemical properties and performance of maize
(Ecological Organic Agriculture - Growing Sustainability, 2023-03-30)
Introduction - A study was conducted to investigate the effect of corncob biochar or its combination with farmyard manure
compost or NPK fertilizer on selected soil chemical properties and maize growth and yield on a ...
From organic farming to agroecological farming, what challenges do organic farmers face in central Uganda?
(Ecological Organic Agriculture - Growing Sustainability, 2023-03-30)
Introduction - Based on environmental protection and providing healthy and safe foods to the population, organic agricultural production
is considered an opportunity to create new agri-food systems for agricultural ...