Strengthening knowledge and action networks on Saline Agriculture in Eastern and Southern Africa
The ESA Saline Agriculture Network initiative seeks to bring together scientists, technicians and agricultural practitioners to exchange experiences and create synergies while working towards the sustainable use and management of salt-affected agricultural soil resources in Eastern and Southern Africa. This shall be achieved through the implementation of applied agricultural research projects, topical publications, along with continuous networking and awareness raising activities.
Lushoto Forest and Beekeeping Project
Erosion control, reconstruction of farmland and preservation of montane rainforest through afforestation and beekeeping in the Usambara Mountains, Lushoto District, Tanzania
communal seedhouse, Borneo
The establishment of community seed banks in Manuhing Raya will enable the Dayaks living in and from the forest to continue their traditional agriculture. These strengthened communities provide protection against the further spread of industrial palm oil plantations and ultimately guarantee the preservation of the biodiversity of the rainforest in Borneo.