Kusamala: Utilizing ecosystem based approaches for multiple benefits
From August 20-21, the United Nations Environment Programme, in collaboration with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, other UN agencies, governments, and other stakeholders, is hosting the First Africa Food Security Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. This...
JANEEMO Seed Distribution: Gearing up for 2013-2014
On Friday July 26th, 2013 Catherine and Chisomo went to Dowa, the JANEEMO project area. The main objective of the trip was to distribute seeds and tubes to the clubs that are taking part in the project and to see how the project is progressing. This year the number of...
National Conference on the Political Economy of Agricultural Policy in Malawi
Last week representatives from Kusamala attended the Civil Society Agriculture Network (CISANET) National Conference on the Political Economy of Agricultural Policy in Malawi at the Crossroads Hotel. Over a day and a half, various lecturers, mainly from Bunda College,...
Future Search-2013 Malawi
Leaders and representatives of different organizations gathered at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre from the 26th-28th June, 2013 for a ‘Future Search Workshop’ focused on the theme “Co-creating a sustainable future, food secure and environmentally healthy Malawi. Future...
Drumroll please… I give you our staple crop harvest!
I know this is what you have all been waiting for: the first year of yield data from our non-replicated, partially-stolen-from staple field! Well, here it is folks: This yield was a direct measurement of maize and groundnuts harvested from the field. The maize was...
Staff Spotlight: Rhoda Godfrey
As a part of our staff training partnership with the Red Soil Project, we are highlighting the stories of various staff members to show how the project is impacting their lives. In MARCH, we looked at Dan Chikhawo and how his permaculture garden has improved his...
