Reducing Moisture Content of Seeds Prior to Storage
Photos of Modified Seed Dryer
Global Weather and Climate Information
Moringa Use in Mzenga, Tanzania
Human Urine as a Fertilizer
Articles
Global Weather and Climate Information
Richard James
Many in ECHO’s network have taken on the responsibility of establishing an agricultural development project in a country far from home and mostly unfamiliar. Often they and others involved in agricultural development wish for a better understanding of local weather and climate patterns so that agricultural planning can be successful. Location-specific climate information is valuable for coping with rainfall extremes, choosing which crops to work with, and determining the best time of year to prepare fields for planting.
Cooking and Eating Moringa Seed Pods
Tim Tanner shared some details about how he and his family have cooked and eaten moringa seed pods.
Photos of Modified Seed Dryer
Photos of the modified seed dryer described in EDN 109
Moringa Use in Mzenga, Tanzania
Tim Tanner
Experiences promoting use of moringa in Tanzania
Reducing Moisture Content of Seeds Prior to Storage
Tim Motis
Drying seeds in preparation for storage and maintaining dry conditions in storage both help prevent the growth and harmful effects of mold on seed viability.
Human Urine as a Fertilizer
Input from the ECHO network concerning the use of urine as a fertilizer.