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55 guidesBiochar
Biochar, a carbon-rich substance born from the depths of pyrolysis, is making waves in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. This black gold holds the promise of enhancing soil fertility, mitigating climate change, and revolutionizing the way we cultivate our lands. What is Biochar? Biochar is a type of charcoal produced through the pyrolysis of organic […]
Organic Fertilizer
Types of Organic Fertilizers 1. Animal-Based Fertilizers • Manure: Comes from animal poop. It is full of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It helps make the soil rich and healthy. • Bone Meal: Made from ground-up animal bones. It provides phosphorus and calcium, which help roots grow strong. • Blood Meal: Made from dried […]
Funding
Namibian smallholder farmers and rural communities now have access to grants and green loans to boost regenerative farming. Banks like Bank Windhoek and Agribank, along with programmes like EIF and SUNREF, are funding sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and climate resilience projects.
Kalahari Melon (Tsjammas) – A Namibian Treasure for Food, Oil and Income
Introduction The Kalahari Melon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides)—known locally in Namibia as Tsjammas, Tsamma, or wild watermelon—is more than just a fruit of the wild. It is a plant of ancient heritage, drought resilience, and economic promise. Once overlooked as a subsistence food or livestock supplement, this underutilised crop is emerging as a commercially viable […]
Turning Traditional Crops into Global Superfoods
It looks like I can’t directly open that YouTube link, but I know the general topic well — how Africa’s ancient “poor man’s” grains and plants such as millet, sorghum, teff, amaranth, and marula are being rediscovered and rebranded as luxury superfoods in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Here’s a detailed wiki article for […]
Hya Power Organic Fertiliser
Hya Power Organic Fertiliser Hya Power Organic Fertiliser, also marketed under HyaMatla Organics, is an organic farm input produced from water hyacinth. The product is promoted for use on vegetables, maize, lawns, fruit trees, flowers and other crops. The supplier states that it contains no added chemicals or preservatives and that it can be used […]
Community savings groups: agree the rules before collecting money
A community savings group lets members organise small contributions and agreed uses of a shared fund.
Charcoal kilns: compare the complete production system
A charcoal enterprise turns a suitable wood supply into a marketable product. Kiln choice matters, but harvesting, drying, safe cooling, grading, transport and the buyer’s specification can determine whether the work pays.
Saffron: start with genuine corms and a small seasonal trial
Saffron comes from the red stigmas of Crocus sativus flowers. It is a specialised crop with considerable hand labour. Before treating it as a high-value business, learn the plant’s seasonal cycle and prove that it flowers reliably at your site.
Rice: assess water, processing and market before planting
Rice can be an important food and trading crop in suitable settings. For most arid Namibian sites, the first decision is whether the whole water-and-processing system makes sense, rather than how to reproduce a photograph of a flooded field.
Small grain mills: choose equipment for the grain and the job
A small mill can save time and turn local grain into useful food. The right choice depends on the grain, desired flour, daily quantity, power supply and ability to maintain the equipment—not simply how fast a motor spins.
Organic certification through NOA: prepare for a participatory process
Organic certification is a documented assurance process, not simply a description of good intentions. Namibia’s Participatory Guarantee System offers a locally organised route for growers to learn the requirements, demonstrate their practice and build trust with buyers.