Leucaena leucocephala, commonly known as Leucaena, is gaining recognition for its significant contributions to sustainable dairy farming. This blog post explores its benefits, especially when planted alongside maize, its impact on milk production in cattle, and its role in enhancing drought resilience. Benefits of Leucaena with Maize When intercropped with maize, Leucaena improves soil fertility […]
We had a productive meeting in Chisengu village, Chongwe, with 30 farmers where we discussed climate change, and how best we can grow crops in times of drought. We walked for an hour over 10 kilometres to Chisengu where we found the villagers waiting for us under a tree they use for village meetings. Chisengu […]
If you’re a farmer looking to improve your maize yields and overall soil health, you might want to consider integrating Gliricidia sepium into your farming practices. This versatile tree is not just a source of firewood; it offers numerous benefits that can enhance your agricultural productivity. What is Gliricidia sepium? Gliricidia sepium, often referred to as “quickstick,” […]
Design is crucial in our approach. We ensure that the trees do not compete with maize, the primary crop in the area.
He has organized an awareness session with local farmers next week to discuss the benefits of agroforestry before distributing seedlings.
Overharvesting has become a critical issue, with an estimated 2-4 million tubers transported annually from Tanzania to Zambia.
We are excited to announce the official launch of our website, www.greengoldsocial.org! To celebrate, we are offering Leucaena and Musangu tree seedlings at a promotional price of K5 each, with free delivery up to Garden City Mall in Chelstone. To place an order, please contact us via WhatsApp at +260965976490 or email us at greengoldsocialofficial.org. Payment is required upfront, and seedlings will be available for […]
Mweemba has been living in Hwange, Zimbabwe for more than 5 years now. His family left Gwembe, Zambia following the 2018-2019 drought where crops failed and animals died due to lack of water and pasture. For people like Mwemba, Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a present reality reshaping lives and communities […]
Today, we had an inspiring meeting with Headman Tatile in Chongwe, marking a significant step forward for our agroforestry initiative. During this initial gathering, we introduced Green Gold Social and shared our mission to restore native trees and enhance farmers’ yields through agroforestry. Headman Tatile highlighted the pressing need for organic solutions to improve agricultural […]
30 villagers showed up and registered to get tree seedlings for planting in January.
