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Introduction to permaculture for beginners

By Driana LwandaJanuary 10, 2024

Learn the basics of permaculture and how to implement sustainable farming practices in your own garden.

Permaculture is a design system that applies principles found in nature to develop sustainable agriculture and communities. This comprehensive guide will introduce you to the basic principles and practical applications of permaculture in small-scale farming.

The core principles of permaculture include:

  • Observe and interact with nature
  • Catch and store energy
  • Obtain a yield
  • Apply self-regulation and accept feedback
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Agroforestry

Understanding and implementing agroforestry

By Atisunge and Atipatsa LwandaJanuary 12, 2024

Discover how combining trees and shrubs with crops or livestock can create a more sustainable and productive farming system.

Agroforestry is a land management approach that intentionally combines agriculture and forestry to create more sustainable and productive land-use systems.

Benefits of agroforestry include:

  • Enhanced biodiversity
  • Improved soil fertility
  • Better water management
  • Increased farm productivity
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