2nd April 2014: Alepher (and Linda) popped to the farm to, as she says, supervise & monitor the work. BENEDICTO Talked to Benedicto who is in charge of the orchard, it was noted that Benedicto has started clearing the upper orchard , and supported the fruit trees. She advised Benedicto that
20th March 2014: Laston This is Laston checking some newly budded orange plants. He came to work for us a year ago and after a very successful year of initiating conservation farming system in the upper farm, he has come to the fruit tree propagation area to
17th September 2013: This is a new piece of land that we bought. Its pretty small, but suits us for growing bananas. We have about 700 banana trees on the farm and they grow all year round, providing a source of food for our workers and a
14th September 2013: We have a big focus on propagating improved variety fruit on the Lusangazu farm. This is one of nine varieties of Mango, called Tommy, by our workers. This is produced by sowing the large seeds in the middle of a local mango and grafting an
26th June 2013: This is a brand new bicycle for the farm. It will be used to bring produce to market. It will have baskets back and front. NOW the big problem is learning to cycle. Not as easy as you might think. I'm not sure if I
25th June 2013: This is Chrissie on the Lusangazi Farm. She is a bright, observant girl and in charge of watering, de-suckering and pest control. From her observations on the farm she has initiated a mulching system with tephrosia. She is also in charge of first-aid. She also
24th June 2013: The legend is "Washing with jim, washing powder and water" Looks like the light transmission was decreasing so washing was the only option. All looks sparkling now - maybe for our arrival in a week!!
20th June 2013: This is some of the women in the group (the men and women never sit together). They have been cutting and clearing years of growth on a piece of land that the chief donated to the project. The idea is that we advise and motivate
18th June 2013: Casca was on his bike today, meeting more villagers in Doroba. He writes: MEETING WITH CAREGIVERS G.V.H DIKA MHLANGA IN UKANI PRESCHOOL Casca is writing to inform you about the meeting in Ukani preschool today. The meeting was concerning the caregivers and G.V.H Dika. (Group Village
16th June 2013: This is a Zambian method of making compost. With our Conservation Farming, we cover all the ground and compost everything. We need a lot of green and brown matter to fulfil our needs.
15th June 2013: This is Oswald, our beekeeper bringing beehives to a village in Doroba. He makes, then installs them, and does training with the villagers. This report came from Robert our head of farms, as well, so I've added it now (Monday morning) Hi John Here is our weekly
11th June 2013: Robert our manager of farms looks like a happy man. Harisen had just delivered 3000 packs of open pollinated seeds. They had just arrived all the way from Seed programmes, Lubbock, Texas, USA. The varieties are:Beet, Cabbage, Eggplant, Galia melon, Kale, Mustard, Okra, Onion yellow,