Category Archives: Agroforestry

What John H. Speke, Explorer, Can tell Us about Gum Arabic, 2 of 3

Posted on 12/07/2015 by dianabuja

As the African explorers Livingston and Burton, the explorer Speke detailed the important uses of gum acacias in local life and in national and international markets.  The potential of gums for colonial powers [read colonial U.K.] reflects the market interests that could … Continue reading →

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Helping the most vulnerable farmers adapt to climate change – lessons from a Farm Africa project

Posted on 09/07/2013 by dianabuja

See on – Africa and Beyond By Jonathan Finnighan Helping the most vulnerable farmers adapt to climate change – lessons from a Farm Africa project The first thing that strikes me about Mwangangi’s farm is that it looks abando… …The … Continue reading →

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Posted in Africa-General, Agriculture, Agroforestry, Climate Change, Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Livestock, Research & Development, Technology | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Quiz on Identifying Ancient Egyptian Plants

Posted on 23/04/2013 by dianabuja

Below are results, to date, of the quiz: Can You Identify These Plants from Ancient Egypt? I have entered the suggestions that have been sent in, together with a small picture of each one.  For larger pictures (or for the reference) go to … Continue reading →

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Can You Identify These Plants from Ancient Egypt?

Posted on 11/04/2013 by dianabuja

Plants of all kinds were much beloved in ancient Egypt, and here is a selection  from tiles, tombs and wall inscriptions.  Can you identify them?  Over the next few days I will put up a blog giving their identity and function … Continue reading →

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Agriculture; Livestock; Indigenous Plants; Agroforestry – Links

Posted on 20/03/2013 by dianabuja

  FAO will be convening an International Conference on Forests for Food Security and Nutrition, that aims to: … increase understanding of the crucial role that forests, trees on farms and agroforestry systems can play in improving the food security and nutrition … Continue reading →

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Dreams of Agroforestry in the Highlands of East Africa

Posted on 10/02/2012 by dianabuja

For the second time this week, I have had a vivid dream in which I was training a group of technicians and farmers about intercropping and hedgerow strategies, using Leucaena leucocephala, together with associated use in areas of livestock, crops, soil-water … Continue reading →

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