by Tiwonge Nkosi | Sep 7, 2015 | Projects, Soils
Contributed by Alexandra Valla and Sam Mofolo Our second week of training from August 24th to 28th left no stone unturned and went on very well. Seventeen farmers attended the 5-day training workshop including the local extension worker, Mr Rodrigue Mazengera, as well...
by Tiwonge Nkosi | Aug 27, 2015 | Projects, Soils
The first Trellis Fund project soil science training was held in Khundi last week, from August 17-21, with 16 farmers attending. Victor Zilahowa, head soil technician from Bunda College, lead the 5-day training with support from project manager Alexandra Valla,...
by Tiwonge Nkosi | Jul 10, 2015 | Projects, Soils, Trainings
Contributed by Alexandra Valla (Trellis Fund project manager) Kusamala continues its work with the nearby community of Khundi through a new project aimed at promoting soil health through educational training workshops. The project titled, “Promoting Soil Science...
by Tiwonge Nkosi | Jul 8, 2015 | Climate Smart Agriculture, CSA Project
Contributed by Tiwonge Nkosi Success is measured through visible testimonies and sharing with the people around you. Farmers who are working under Kusamala’s Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) project in Dowa were happy to showcase their success stories on a first...
by Tiwonge Nkosi | Jun 24, 2015 | CSA Project, Projects
Harvest festivals are a common tradition around the world. Usually, this is the time when all the crops have been harvested. In many parts of the world, these festivals are annual events because they follow the harvest of the main crops of that particular country, or...