Permaculture
The Three Principles of Conservation Agriculture
Explained at the Example of Maize Farming in Northern Ghana
A comprehensive explanation of the concept behind Conservation Agriculture and how it is put into practice.
1st Chapter: Minimise Soil Disturbance
2nd Chapter: Keep the Soil Covered
3rd Chapter: Pratice Crop Diversity
4th Chapter: The Importance of Trees
5th Chapter: Conservation Agriculture put into Practice
A production of the Market Oriented Agriculture Programme (MOAP) co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Cooperation (Implemented by GIZ and MOFA)
DISCLAIMER:
“This film was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
European Union”
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A documentary about Conservation Agriculture in Africa. Where and how can it work? Conservation Agriculture (CA) as an approach to managing agro-ecosystems helps improve and sustain land productivity, increase profits and food security while preserving and enhancing the resource base and the environment. This documentary focuses on the situation in Kenya, Tanzania and Burkina Faso. Produced by Greendocs (www.greendocs.nl). Made by Melchert Meijer zu Schlochtern and Simone de Hek. Commissioned by The African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT).