Theme pack
Dear broadcasting partners,
Reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers is central to building healthy soils, resilient crops, and sustainable farming systems. Across Africa, farmers are proving that lower chemical use is possible—and profitable—through regenerative agricultural practices that restore soil biology, protect ecosystems, and strengthen long-term productivity.
By minimizing synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and relying more on compost, organic inputs, natural predators, and ecological farming techniques, farmers can reduce costs while improving soil health and crop resilience. These approaches not only benefit the environment, but also support safer food production and stronger rural livelihoods.
To support you in sharing practical knowledge with farmers, we are pleased to present a new theme pack focused on reducing chemical dependence in agriculture. These ready-to-use resources highlight real experiences from across the continent and offer actionable guidance that farmers can adopt on their own fields.
Explore these practical resources to help you reduce chemical dependence on your farm:
Interview
- Plant Gliricidia sepium for soil fertility and fuelwood
- Best ways to adopt organic practices in market gardening
- Organic fertilizer within easy reach
Barza Wire
- Malawi vegetable farmers switch from chemical to plant-based pesticides
- Kenya farmers use earthworms to make organic fertilizer
- Congo-Brazzaville market gardeners make and use organic fertilizers
With these materials, you can help farmers explore organic alternatives, hear from innovators who have reduced chemical inputs, and learn effective strategies—ranging from composting and earthworm fertilizers to plant-based pesticides and agroforestry techniques.
Thank you for your continued commitment to sharing powerful stories that advance ecological, farmer-centred agriculture.
Warm regards,