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Production guide for small grains in Africa: Part 2 – Conditions for growing small grains and agronomic practices

Conditions for growing small grains The rainfall, humidity, temperature and soil conditions need to be perfect for the growing of small grains. A farmer must also look at the soil’s...

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13 Sep 2024 · 5 min read

Food for Africa: Millet

The United Nations has declared 2023 as the International Year of the Millet. Millet provides a nutritious and affordable addition to the diet of people living in Africa, and can prov...

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21 Nov 2023 · 8 min read

Small grains provide hope for female traders in Zimbabwe

While Zimbabwe’s smallholder farmers have been slow in embracing large-scale production of small grains such as millet and sorghum, women who have taken up growing such crops have foun...

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18 Sep 2023 · 3 min read