

Rabbit Pee is a Great Fertiliser and Insecticide
Rabbit meat is very rich in protein and is becoming more popular as an alternative to red meat. Rabbits are cheaper to maintain than chickens
Rabbit meat is very rich in protein and is becoming more popular as an alternative to red meat. Rabbits are cheaper to maintain than chickens
As the cooler winter months come to close and we approach the Spring Equinox on 21 September, farmers in the Southern hemisphere are starting to
Celebrating AG1.global’s 2nd birthday Celebrating AG1.global’s 2nd birthday AG1.global is excited to celebrate its 2nd birthday. Two years ago, AG1.global launched and announced that we
When a nation celebrates the growers of its food, it demonstrates gratitude and respect. If farming was an easy task, there would be no towns
Granadillas (Passiflora edulis) are also known as passion fruit. It is a round purplish or yellowish fruit that are pretty hardy and easy to grow.
Grilled Tilapia straight from the pond. How to prepare -wash the tilapia, remove the scales,cut it in between then remove all the dirt,make sure the
AG1.global understands, respects and appreciates the different laws in different countries surrounding the planting and use of hemp. Our approach is purely one of agricultural
We live in times of increasing prices for maize, wheat and other cereals due to a regional war and high fuel prices. They are already
Climate change caused by global warming has claimed its first South African large city. Large parts of Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) went dry this week.
Worldwide trends show that there is a strong consumer move towards plant-based proteins. The almond nut is a favourite protein source whose price is increasing
Lentils (Lens culinaris) are similar to soybeans and grow in pods. It is an important source of food for humans and animals alike. An added
Wheat has one of the longest storing abilities of all the different grains. Most wheat crops are ready for harvesting some 100 to 120 days
After spending the day cleaning the house and the kitchen, you are ready to start cooking your next meal, and suddenly the surfaces and fruit
Beetroot is a popular vegetable to grow in the cooler months. When the plant is young – cut some of the leaves off and include
Annual Milk Day is celebrated on 1 June. In past times it was assumed that milk is referred to as the liquid that comes from
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that ‘No-Tobacco’ Day is celebrated annually on 31 May. The reason is to “draw global attention to the tobacco
The 25th of May celebrates Africa Day. It is an annual event that commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (African Union today).
written by Gary Scallan The avocado is a highly sort after fruit around the world. It is a fruit that is offering good profits for
The Foot and Mouth (FMD) virus is no stranger to Zambia. FMD is a regular visitor to all southern and eastern African countries. Contaminated meat
AG1.global recently launched a goat breeding outreach programme to benefit and educate young primary and high school children on the rearing of livestock, the skills
Definition In the good old days, farmers used to produce food using traditional farming methods, it was only later that a new era of increased
Mulberry trees, also known as Morus, is a fruit-bearing tree that can easily grow in regions of Zambia. As the Baobab tree is the African
Agrisilviculture. written by Gary Scallan Agrisilviculture could be the key to deforestation. Zambia is the most forested country in Southern Africa, covering some 66%. This
The Baobab tree has many uses. All parts of the Baobab tree can be used. The dry fruit pulp has many uses; the most popular
Sweet potatoes are easy to plant, need little looking after and deliver high yields. Growing sweet potatoes in sandy soil makes it easier to dig
by Nicolaas Schoeman Ribbons of colour hedge the crop fields of corn and cotton. Flowers act as a small ecosystem beneficial to humans, as they
Conservation agriculture is a method of crop production in which mechanical disturbance to the soil is kept to a minimum and other practices, such as
by Nicolaas Schoeman Pomegranates are dense, bushy, deciduous shrub that grows 2‒4 m tall. They grow best in loamy soil with good drainage. The trees
written by Gary Scallan Agroforestry is key to prevent your income being dependent on a single crop. The present conflict in eastern and central Europe
by Nicolaas Schoeman Located in the Serenje district of Zambia’s central province is the world’s largest concentration of migratory bats. Located in the same area
Some free e-books to download about sustainable agriculture and agroecology. Exploring the pathways towards the future of farming. Treating the farm as a living organism:
Growing crops from seeds are not only cheaper but can be exciting as you anxiously wait to see those first two leaves sprout. As much
Agricultural water management and planning irrigation are critical in building resilience to increased climate variability. Agriculture is currently the second-largest source of income for many
These free ebooks will help you better understand organic farming and organic farming practices. Download them for free! What is Organic Farming? Organic farming works
The lacewing fly is a very beneficial insect. Adults have beautiful and slender bodies. Light attracts these, and most other bugs, so you might find
Smart Africans are already building wealth from waste and creating jobs for hundreds of others. It may not be a popular idea, but the success