Tag: Agriculture
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Kyangwali Chapter Activities: Building Sustainable Communities in Uganda
In just two weeks, our Executive Director will embark on a transformative journey to Kyangwali, Uganda, as part of Agri Planet Africa’s mission to build sustainable communities. We have an exciting lineup of activities planned, including implementing permaculture design, revamping a poultry pen, and fostering community development. Whether you’re in the area or miles away,…
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Joining Our Friends in the United States to Celebrate National Agriculture Day 2023
National Agriculture Day is a time to recognize and appreciate the hard work and dedication of farmers and agricultural workers who keep our communities fed and healthy. Whether in the United States or across the globe, this day serves as a reminder of the importance of agriculture and its vital role in our economy and…
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Empowering Women in African Agriculture: Celebrating Their Contributions and Addressing Systemic Challenges
Women have played a crucial role in agriculture throughout history, particularly in Africa, where the sector is a significant source of livelihood for many people. However, women farmers often need help with substantial challenges, including marginalization from decision-making processes and barriers to accessing resources like land and credit. Despite these obstacles, women across Africa continue…
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Inspiring Case Studies: How Permaculture and Mushroom Farming are Improving Rural Livelihoods
The Millennium Mushrooms for Life is a group of 15 villagers in Emusala, Kakamega County that has started a mushroom farming project to improve their livelihoods. Funded by a loan and with the help of substrates, they can make profits of up to Sh30,000 per three-month cycle. Permaculture is another strategy that can be used…
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Global Food Crisis: What We Can Do To Help
Food insecurity has become a major issue in many parts of the world, making it more critical than ever for us to take meaningful action. Agri Planet Africa is dedicated to helping reduce the global hunger crisis by providing education on sustainable agricultural practices, access to financial resources for smallholder farmers, and implementing modern technologies…
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Unlocking Hidden Potential: A Breakthrough in Drought-Proof Farming
The latest breakthrough in agricultural technology is already paying off for smallholder farmers around the world. Thanks to Cleofash and our Farmers Resource Centre in Masindi, we’re testing a new drip irrigation technology that could allow these farmers to produce food during droughts more successfully. The research so far has been tremendously promising, opening up…
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Embracing Sustainable Agriculture and Personal Growth in 2023: How Agri Planet Africa Is Facilitating a Better Future
As the new year approaches, it’s essential to take a moment to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished over the past year. While many of us think about personal growth, it’s easy to remember the connection between our development and agriculture. Agri Planet Africa is a company that bridges this gap by providing resources for…
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Agriculture and Buddhist Principles: Cultivating Mindfulness and Compassion
Recently, we had the opportunity to visit the Uganda Buddhist Centre in Entebbe and learn about how Buddhist principles can be applied to our agricultural work. In Buddhism, the concept of interdependence teaches us that all things are interconnected and that our actions impact the world around us. This principle can be applied to agriculture…
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Agri Planet Uganda Nominated for 2020 Permaculture Magazine Prize
We are thrilled to announce that Agri Planet Uganda has been nominated as one of the top eight entries for the 2020 Permaculture Magazine Prize! This prestigious award, established in 2018, recognizes outstanding permaculture projects worldwide that demonstrate ecological, social, and economic regeneration.