Charles Tumuhe, an expert and activist in the ‘Healthy soil healthy food’ crusade here presents an update on the use of bio fertilizers across Africa. All information and necessary links are contained in the Report.Its a must-read. Happy reading
n the 2nd June 2022, the learning and sharing group of the HSHF of AFSA and SKI conducted the second conference call. Thank you for making the time to attend. It started with great energy at 12:00 pm (East Africa), 11:00 am (South Africa), 9:00 am (West Africa/GMT) and lasted 2.25 hrs. HSHF partner organizations from east, west and southern Africa shared their experiences on how biofertilizers are made, used, benefits, costs, and challenges involved. We had 5 presentations from 5 HSHF centers as below
Organization
Topics
TSURO trust – Chimanimani Zimbabwe
Types of bio fertilizers (Bokashi, Fermented cow manure (FCM), Solid Native microbe (SNM), Super magro) used by farmers in Chimanimani, Recipes used during their production, Bio fertilizers application by farmers, Results observed, Challenges being faced by farmers
RUCID, Uganda
Focused on bokashi, but also hinted on native microbe solid and native microbe liquid.
RODI, Kenya
Costs and revenues from bocashi
BIOGI, Kenya
Biofertilizer use and field trials by farmers in Vihiga on bocash and compost on maize
Association Eco Impact, Togo
Use of biofertilizers and bio protectors
The materials for the above topics in English are here (https://we.tl/t-BS53UToXa0) and French, (https://we.tl/t-DK08JL3hBE).
The video from TSURO that we watched at the beginning of the yesterday call is here
The link to the recording is here https://we.tl/t-1tRsupgsf5
Our next conference call will be on 16th June 09:00 GMT and will focus on the role that social mobilization/capital has played in the Natural farming programme in Andhra Pradesh, India. It will be led by the Indians on the CNFAP program. The zoom link and a detailed invitation will be shared later.
FRENCH
Le 2 juin 2022, le groupe d’apprentissage et de partage du FHSH de l’AFSA et de SKI ont organisé la deuxième conférence téléphonique. Merci d’avoir pris le temps d’y assister. Il a débuté dans une grande énergie à partir de 12h00 (Afrique de l’Est), 11h00 (Afrique du Sud), 9h00 (Afrique de l’Ouest/GMT) et a duré 2,25 heures. Les organisations partenaires du FHS d’Afrique de l’Est, de l’Ouest et d’Afrique australe ont partagé leurs expériences sur la fabrication et l’utilisation des biofertilisants, leurs avantages, leurs coûts et les défis à relever. Nous avons eu 5 présentations de 5 centres HSHF comme ci-dessous
Organisation Thèmes
TSURO trust – Chimanimani Zimbabwe Types de biofertilisants (Bokashi, bouse de vache fermentée (FCM), Solid Native microbe (SNM), Super magro) utilisés par les agriculteurs de Chimanimani, recettes utilisées lors de leur production, application des biofertilisants par les agriculteurs, résultats observés, défis rencontrés par les agriculteurs.
RUCID, Ouganda Se concentre sur le bokashi, mais fait également allusion aux microbes natifs solides et aux microbes natifs liquides.
RODI, Kenya Coûts et revenus du bocashi.
BIOGI, Kenya Utilisation de biofertilisants et essais sur le terrain par les agriculteurs de Vihiga sur le bocashi et le compost sur le maïs
Eco Impact, Togo Utilisation de biofertilisants et de bio protecteurs
Le matériel pour les sujets ci-dessus en anglais est ici (https://we.tl/t-BS53UToXa0) et en français, (https://we.tl/t-DK08JL3hBE).
La vidéo de TSURO que nous avons regardée au début de l’appel d’hier est ici.
Le lien vers l’enregistrement est ici https://we.tl/t-1tRsupgsf5
Notre prochaine conférence téléphonique aura lieu le 16 juin à 09h00 GMT et portera sur le rôle que la mobilisation/capital social a joué dans le programme d’agriculture naturelle en Andhra Pradesh. Elle sera animée par les Indiens du programme CNFAP. Le lien du zoom et une invitation détaillée seront partagés ultérieurement.
Charles L. Tumuhe
Healthy Soil Healthy Food Project Officer
Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa
www.afsafrica.org
All comments, reactions and requests should be directed to =charles.tumuhe@afsafrica.org=
Dele Fapohunda PhD
04 June 2022
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Separate (Separate raw and cooked food)
Cook (Cook thoroughly)
Safe Temperature (Keep food at safe temperature)
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04 June, 2022
UPDATE ON THE USE OF BIO-FERTILIZERS IN AFRICA–2022
Charles Tumuhe, an expert and activist in the ‘Healthy soil healthy food’ crusade here presents an update on the use of bio fertilizers across Africa. All information and necessary links are contained in the Report.Its a must-read. Happy reading
n the 2nd June 2022, the learning and sharing group of the HSHF of AFSA and SKI conducted the second conference call. Thank you for making the time to attend. It started with great energy at 12:00 pm (East Africa), 11:00 am (South Africa), 9:00 am (West Africa/GMT) and lasted 2.25 hrs. HSHF partner organizations from east, west and southern Africa shared their experiences on how biofertilizers are made, used, benefits, costs, and challenges involved. We had 5 presentations from 5 HSHF centers as below
Organization
Topics
TSURO trust – Chimanimani Zimbabwe
Types of bio fertilizers (Bokashi, Fermented cow manure (FCM), Solid Native microbe (SNM), Super magro) used by farmers in Chimanimani, Recipes used during their production, Bio fertilizers application by farmers, Results observed, Challenges being faced by farmers
RUCID, Uganda
Focused on bokashi, but also hinted on native microbe solid and native microbe liquid.
RODI, Kenya
Costs and revenues from bocashi
BIOGI, Kenya
Biofertilizer use and field trials by farmers in Vihiga on bocash and compost on maize
Association Eco Impact, Togo
Use of biofertilizers and bio protectors
The materials for the above topics in English are here (https://we.tl/t-BS53UToXa0) and French, (https://we.tl/t-DK08JL3hBE).
The video from TSURO that we watched at the beginning of the yesterday call is here
The link to the recording is here https://we.tl/t-1tRsupgsf5
Our next conference call will be on 16th June 09:00 GMT and will focus on the role that social mobilization/capital has played in the Natural farming programme in Andhra Pradesh, India. It will be led by the Indians on the CNFAP program. The zoom link and a detailed invitation will be shared later.
FRENCH
Le 2 juin 2022, le groupe d’apprentissage et de partage du FHSH de l’AFSA et de SKI ont organisé la deuxième conférence téléphonique. Merci d’avoir pris le temps d’y assister. Il a débuté dans une grande énergie à partir de 12h00 (Afrique de l’Est), 11h00 (Afrique du Sud), 9h00 (Afrique de l’Ouest/GMT) et a duré 2,25 heures. Les organisations partenaires du FHS d’Afrique de l’Est, de l’Ouest et d’Afrique australe ont partagé leurs expériences sur la fabrication et l’utilisation des biofertilisants, leurs avantages, leurs coûts et les défis à relever. Nous avons eu 5 présentations de 5 centres HSHF comme ci-dessous
Organisation Thèmes
TSURO trust – Chimanimani Zimbabwe Types de biofertilisants (Bokashi, bouse de vache fermentée (FCM), Solid Native microbe (SNM), Super magro) utilisés par les agriculteurs de Chimanimani, recettes utilisées lors de leur production, application des biofertilisants par les agriculteurs, résultats observés, défis rencontrés par les agriculteurs.
RUCID, Ouganda Se concentre sur le bokashi, mais fait également allusion aux microbes natifs solides et aux microbes natifs liquides.
RODI, Kenya Coûts et revenus du bocashi.
BIOGI, Kenya Utilisation de biofertilisants et essais sur le terrain par les agriculteurs de Vihiga sur le bocashi et le compost sur le maïs
Eco Impact, Togo Utilisation de biofertilisants et de bio protecteurs
Le matériel pour les sujets ci-dessus en anglais est ici (https://we.tl/t-BS53UToXa0) et en français, (https://we.tl/t-DK08JL3hBE).
La vidéo de TSURO que nous avons regardée au début de l’appel d’hier est ici.
Le lien vers l’enregistrement est ici https://we.tl/t-1tRsupgsf5
Notre prochaine conférence téléphonique aura lieu le 16 juin à 09h00 GMT et portera sur le rôle que la mobilisation/capital social a joué dans le programme d’agriculture naturelle en Andhra Pradesh. Elle sera animée par les Indiens du programme CNFAP. Le lien du zoom et une invitation détaillée seront partagés ultérieurement.
Charles L. Tumuhe
Healthy Soil Healthy Food Project Officer
Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa
www.afsafrica.org
All comments, reactions and requests should be directed to =charles.tumuhe@afsafrica.org=
Dele Fapohunda PhD
04 June 2022
Some current resources on Food Safety
Here are a few resources on food safety for your action
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Is it true Kenya secretly passed farmer-hostile seed law ?
On April 8, 2022, , a news report stated that the Kenyan government might have passed a law that may work against local farmers. According to the report the sale of un=indexed (?) seeds is now prohibited. Please read on
Farmers will now be heavily fined or face a jail term if found guilty of selling uncertified seeds.
This is according to the recently enacted Seeds and Plant Varieties Act of 2012, Part 2(8) on restrictions on sales of seeds of unindexed plant varieties.
This new law introduced by the government has placed restrictions on the informal seed system, in a bid to ensure that all seeds sold or distributed in the country have been certified.
Technically, the Kenyan Seed and Plant Varieties Act criminalizes the selling or sharing of indigenous seeds.
Those found guilty risk a 6-month jail term or a fine of Sh20,000 or both.
Reacting to the news, Kenyans have criticised the move with most (rightfully) viewing it as a tactic by the elite to weaponize food insecurity in Kenya.
In neighbouring countries like Tanzania and Uganda, a farmer is free to sell or share seeds as they wish.
How do some of these bills go through parliament without much debate?
You might hear them give excuses about how we will use new advanced technologies in agriculture until you read the details and shock hits you.
Just like the new legislation on data privacy that reads like an affirmation for free data mining by big tech firms like Safaricom.
Bearing in mind that in the Monsanto, Bayer or Syngenta model you are not allowed to plant seeds from your last harvest.
They sue you if you do.
You must buy seeds every season.
This law is written to create a market for seed companies.
Source =https://www.cnyakundi.com/kenya-silently-passes-law-criminalizing-indigenous-seed-sharing/
Appreciation to Mariam Mayet(Acbio)
Dele Fapohunda PhD
16 April, 2022
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2022 AFRICA FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOP HOLDS IN JOHANNESBURG
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Dele Fapohunda
March 18 2022
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8 Feb 2022