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Parkland Agroforestry
A video on Sustainable Land Management in Africa looks at the use of parkland agroforestry as part of effective and sustainable integrated farming. Continue Reading
Farmers and Pastoralists
A video on the series on Sustainable Land Management in Africa looks at the interactions between farmers and pastoralists in Mali, for the benefit of the environment and sustainability of scarce resources. Click here to watch the video Continue Reading
From small bushes, big trees grow
Over the last decade World Vision and partners have been working very hard to introduce Farmer Manager Natural Regeneration (FMNR) wherever a receptive ear can be found. Uptake generally follows the following pattern: First there is disbelief that this low cost, simple technique can be beneficial. Deep-seated paradigms such as “trees are bad for crops, […] Continue Reading
FMNR in Kenya unearths opportunities for farmers
Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) methods, implemented in the area as part of World Vision’s Mogotio ADP, are opening up new opportunities for communities and allowing farmers to return to their pastoral roots. As part of FMNR methods, thick undergrowth is cleared from around local tree varieties, providing a protective canopy and allowing grass to […] Continue Reading
FMNR brings economic empowerment for women in Kenya: Nancy’s story
“FMNR has taught us the knowledge of taking care of trees but now we have gained from increased pasture and milk production. I am happy as a farmer, having been recognized. I am able to pay school fees for my children without panic. Through FMNR, I have also been chosen as committee member in the Ngusero water […] Continue Reading
From desperation comes hope: FMNR in Somaliland
Even for a dry region like Somaliland there is hope for a better life and as bad as the drought is, it is also an opportunity for people to think of alternate livelihood strategies. Many pastoralists are now ready to settle down and grow fruits and vegetables. World Vision supports this new thinking and […] Continue Reading