Successful horticulture in Malawi
It took 16 years of hard labour to reclaim land from swamps and to construct terraces and a drainage and irrigation system at Tikondwe Freedom Gardens, situated at an hour's drive to the north of Lilongwe. The Gardens (20 ha) are a successful example of organic fruit and vegetable cultivation by the local population. They are a place for experimentation aimed at minimising pressure on the environment. Operated by Mr Chikhuntha, the enterprise is expanding into poultry and fish farming. Internships and practical training courses in irrigation, permaculture design, and natural pest management are planned for the near future. For further information Mr Chinkhuntha The Permaculture Society of Malawi and the Organic Farmers Club PO Box 70 Dowa, Malawi
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| Language: | English |
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Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
1999
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/48513 https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99584 |
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