African Sustainable Agriculture

01/12/2025

So good to see 👀

01/12/2025

Feeding the nation its in our blood. As James Herriot said and I quoteI

"Farmers are not made, they're born, and they get it from the t***y!" 🤣 This is a humorous way of saying that farming is a way of life that's often passed down through generations, and that farmers develop their skills and instincts from a young age! 😊 James Herriot's books are full of witty observations like this! 📚

25/10/2025

A big shout to all these diligent agriculturalists who labour tirelessly to grow food 👏.

Without out them we would have to go to supermarkets .....

12/10/2025

Don’t Throw Away Corncobs — They’re Valuable Feed! 🌽

If you raise rabbits, chickens, or pigs, stop burning or discarding corncobs. These often-overlooked farm byproducts are a cheap & effective substitute for wheat bran in animal feed. When properly dried, ground, & mixed, corncobs provide good nutritional value—& can significantly cut your feed costs.

Africa produces billions of tons of corncobs every year, yet most of them are wasted. Meanwhile, in Europe, corncobs are processed & sold to farmers at a profit.

They’re not just for feed either—corncobs are also a key ingredient in mushroom farming, providing a rich, fibrous growing medium.

Use what you have. Reduce your expenses. Increase your farm’s profits.
Don’t waste your resources—turn corncobs into value!

12/10/2025

Baking soda is a gardener’s best friend: here are 10 clever uses in the garden.

1. Natural Fungicide: Mix baking soda with water and liquid soap to spray on plants and combat fungal diseases like powdery mildew.

2. W**d Killer: Directly apply baking soda on garden weeds to kill them without harming surrounding plants.

3. Pest Deterrent: A mixture of baking soda and flour can deter pests like cabbage worms and aphids when dusted on plants.

4. Soil Amendment: Baking soda can be used to neutralize overly acidic soil, improving the environment for plant growth.

5. Tomato Sweetener: Sprinkle baking soda around tomato plants to decrease soil acidity, resulting in sweeter tomatoes.

6. Compost Enhancer: Speed up the composting process by making the environment more alkaline with baking soda.

7. Odor Absorber: Neutralize odors in areas like compost bins by sprinkling baking soda.

8. Tool Cleaner: Clean gardening tools by scrubbing them with a baking soda paste to remove dirt and rust.

9. Seed Germination: Enhance seed germination by soaking seeds in a baking soda solution before planting.

10. Ant Repellent: Deter ants by creating barriers with baking soda around plants or ant trails.

12/10/2025

12/10/2025

Mix 1 tablespoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon Epsom salt, and ½ teaspoon ammonia into 4 liters water. Stir thoroughly to dissolve. Water plants with this every 4–6 weeks. The blend provides nutrients, regulates soil pH, encourages strong growth, and protects against fungus. Apply carefully, as excess use may raise soil alkalinity.

12/10/2025

💧 DIY Drip Irrigation Hack!
Repurpose plastic bottles for slow-release watering—perfect for conserving water and keeping your plants hydrated at the roots. Great for dry seasons and busy gardeners!

06/10/2025

I know this is not about agriculture but please take note and if you can help we would be most appreciative. Just a heads up for you lovely people. As you drive around Malawi please be on the look out for
Gerrie Janse van Rensburg
Height 1.78m
Weight 75 kg
71 years
Last seen in the Nyika National Park, Malawi
He has been missing since July and the family are desperate to see him again as we are all wishing to see him back with his family. If you see him or know of his whereabouts please contact the local police.
Thank you for you help
Also please would everyone share this post, much appreciated.

04/10/2025

Pesticides in Food Are Damaging Children’s Brains.

Just imagine what they are doing to Farmers using them 🥹

Farmers, this is serious. Research shows even small residues of pesticides in food are damaging unborn and growing children’s brains. Chlorpyrifos and glyphosate, two chemicals still sprayed on crops, are linked to brain damage, lower IQ, autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders.

The information I’m sharing comes from leading international scientists and research institutions. Dr. André Leu, International Director of Regeneration International, reviewed multiple studies from Columbia University, University of California Berkeley, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and other top research centers. These studies reveal the hidden dangers of pesticides like chlorpyrifos and glyphosate. They show how even small amounts in food can damage the brains of unborn and growing children, reduce IQ, and increase risks of autism, ADHD, and other serious health problems.

This is not opinion. This is scientific evidence you need to know to protect your family, your children, and your farm.

The Evidence
-A 2025 cohort study of 270 youths found prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos caused visible brain damage. MRI scans showed changes in brain structure, metabolism, and function, and the children performed worse in motor speed and coordination (Peterson et al., JAMA Neurology, 2025).
-Another 2025 study in PLoS One confirmed that when pregnant mothers were exposed to chlorpyrifos, their children developed long-term sleep-related breathing problems and brain inflammation (Miglioranza et al., 2025).
-Columbia University, UC Berkeley, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine proved earlier that exposure to organophosphates like chlorpyrifos reduces IQ, shortens attention span, and increases ADHD (Rauh et al., 2011; Engel et al., 2011; Pastor & Reuben, 2008).
-Rauh et al. (2012, PNAS) showed MRI scans of visible brain abnormalities in children exposed to chlorpyrifos before birth.

Autism and Glyphosate
-Autism in the US has risen sharply since the 1990s, linked to glyphosate use in GMO crops.
-Lab studies show glyphosate damages nerve cells. It shortens axons and reduces branching of dendrites, meaning children’s brains fail to develop properly (Coullery et al., 2016, NeuroToxicology).
-These nerve damages are permanent.

Children Are Most at Risk
-The U.S. President’s Cancer Panel (2010) warned children are highly vulnerable to pesticides. Toxins are already found in maternal blood, placenta, and breast milk.
-Pesticides like chlorpyrifos, glyphosate, carbamates, pyrethroids, and neonicotinoids attack the nervous system. This is the same system a child’s brain depends on to grow.

Damage Passes to Future Generations
-Pregnant rats exposed to vinclozolin developed te**is and ovarian diseases in later generations (Manikkam et al., 2012).
-Pregnant rats exposed to permethrin (insecticide) and DEET (repellent) passed on abnormalities including te**is disease and ovarian failure.

What This Means
-Children exposed in the womb or through food residues are more likely to suffer autism, ADHD, low IQ, poor coordination, depression, bipolar disorder, and hearing and sight problems (Qiao et al., 2001).
-Levels considered “safe” by regulators still damage unborn children.

Toxic Brands in Kenya Farmers Must Know

Chlorpyrifos-based products previously registered in Kenya.
-Pyrinex 48EC, Pyrinex Quick 256 ZC – Amiran
-Dursban 4E, Nurelle D, Reldan 40EC – Dow AgroSciences
-Betafos 263 EC – Osho Chemicals
-Agropyrifos 48EC – Bell Industries
-Lorsban 4E – Syngenta (global brand, restricted in Kenya)

Glyphosate-based products in Kenya.
-Roundup – Monsanto/Bayer
-Touchdown – Syngenta
-Glycel, Glyphader, Glyfos – assorted distributors (Kenya market)
-Herbokil, W**dall – local brands sold in agrovets

The Truth
-Exposure to pesticides and neurotoxins in food is one of the worst forms of child abuse.
-Dr. André Leu said, “What kind of cruel society poisons its children instead of giving them the best start in life?”

The Solution
- Safe food reduces pesticide levels in the body within days.
-Organic crops are richer in nutrients and safer for children.
-Farmers must move away from toxic poisons and focus on safe, sustainable production.

Farmers, every time you spray chlorpyrifos, glyphosate, or other toxic pesticides on food crops, you are not only poisoning consumers but also destroying future generations.

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