In this 15 minute film on homestead design, Jacob encourages us to start at the beginning, and to consider the layout of our homesteads - thinking carefully about the resources we have and need, in order to optimise our productive potential with a more integrated design. Key aspects include human needs when thinking about water capture, soil management, nursery placement, livestock protection, as well as pollination, crops and shelter belts.

In this 17 minute film on plant and seed propagation, Tholina shares her lifelong knowledge and skills on how to set up an efficient nursery. She tells us about her techniques for seed selection, storage and propagation. And shows us some tricks on taking vegetative cuttings for vegetables, herbs and other hard wood species, as well as the different soil preparations and watering approaches to be considered – all using what we have available to us.

You need a farmer at least 3 times a day. Find out how one farmer is maximising on this and spending in a month what he earns in a week. Also how various indigenous vegetable varieties are continually improving in economic value.

Watch, Like, Share Subscribe for more with #seedsofgoldtv

⁣Technologies Transforming the Landscape

Land Degradation
African Farming
Conservation Agriculture
Sustainable Land and Water Management
Food Security and Healthy Environments
Climate Change
EcoAgriculture

Promoting zero deforestation agriculture, the case of cocoa farming (agroforestry).

On the one hand, we have drylands. They constitute 60% of the surface of the African continent, and while some might think they do not have much agricultural potential, they can actually sustain thriving agricultural practices, including – but not limited to – agroforestry systems.

On the other hand, we have youth. Young people are dynamic and innovative; have a high uptake of technological know-how; and are passionate, perseverant, and most of all, courageous.

During this Youth Daily Show, we want to explore the opportunities that agroforestry can bring to Africa’s drylands – not only as a sustainable food system, but also as an opportunity for youth employment and the achievement of food security for present and future generations. We will hear from amazing young professionals from across the African continent, who will share their experience with, and innovations for, dryland agroforestry.

⁣Agroforestry and Agricultural Extension