The Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica): A Natural Treasure for Crop Protection
The Difference-in-Differences Approach to Evaluate the Impact of a Project
Echoes from Our Network: Using Solar Energy in Greenhouse Operations
From ECHO's Seed Bank: Black Gram (Vigna mungo) urd bean, urad dhal
Books, Websites, and Other Resources: Integrating Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge for Sustainable Food Systems in Africa: The Plug-In Principle
Articles
The Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica)
Hassan Djebro
This article presents several neem-based biopesticides popularized by ECHO West Africa. These biopesticides are based on the experience, indigenous knowledge, and know-how of farmers.
The Difference-in-Differences Approach to Evaluate the Impact of a Project
Robert Morikawa, Corey Chin, and Milmer Martinez-Vergara; Plant With Purpose staff
Measurements guide real-time decisions, help us understand what’s effective, strengthen long-term impact, and ensure accountability to the communities we serve as well as to our donors and partners. In this article, the authors share a method we use to measure program impact – Difference-in-Differences.
Using Solar Energy in Greenhouse Operations
Ruth Gassim
Solar energy stands out as an effective solution for powering greenhouses, especially in regions where traditional energy sources are scarce or expensive. The author shares experiences from solar power greenhouse projects in East Africa.
Black Gram (Vigna mungo) urd bean, urad dhal
Robert Walle
Black gram is used as a pulse, cover crop/green manure, and fodder in many cropping systems. Once established, it is drought-resistant because of its taproot that explores deeper soil for water and allows it to survive on residual soil moisture after the rainy season.