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Chongwe High School Football pitch meeting
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Planning Meeting with Headman Chikwela
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First meeting with headman Chikwela in Chongwe

African Blackwood: The $13,000 Zambian tree they are hiding from you

December 21, 2024 | Author: Hope Mkunte | Categories: Blog

The price of mature wood can be substantial, often reaching around $9,000 per log or $13,000 per cubic meter, reflecting its rarity and high demand .

The importance of Nitrogen fixing trees for agroforestry in Zambia

December 19, 2024 | Author: Hope Mkunte | Categories: Blog, Uncategorized

Nitrogen-fixing trees are vital for sustainable agroforestry, particularly in tropical regions like Zambia. In light of the challenging climate conditions such as droughts, farmers are looking for sustainable ways to

Musangu: A tree close to a Zambian farmer’s heart

December 15, 2024 | Author: Hope Mkunte | Categories: Blog

The Musangu tree, scientifically known as Faidherbia albida, is a remarkable species native to Zambia, valued not only for its agricultural benefits but also for its traditional uses and medicinal properties.

Here is why maize farmers lover Leucaena

December 15, 2024 | Author: Hope Mkunte | Categories: Blog

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

A successful climate awareness meeting under the trees in Chisengu

December 13, 2024 | Author: Hope Mkunte | Categories: Blog

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

Gliricidia Sepium! A maize farmer’s life saver

December 7, 2024 | Author: Hope Mkunte | Categories: Blog

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

Green Gold Social’s approach to agroforestry

December 2, 2024 | Author: Hope Mkunte | Categories: Blog

Design is crucial in our approach. We ensure that the trees do not compete with maize, the primary crop in the area.

Initial meeting with headman Kapuka of Chongwe

November 25, 2024 | Author: Hope Mkunte | Categories: Blog

He has organized an awareness session with local farmers next week to discuss the benefits of agroforestry before distributing seedlings.

Overharvesting threatening Chikanda supply

November 22, 2024 | Author: Hope Mkunte | Categories: Blog

Overharvesting has become a critical issue, with an estimated 2-4 million tubers transported annually from Tanzania to Zambia.

Official Launch of our website + seedlings offer

November 21, 2024 | Author: Hope Mkunte | Categories: Blog

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

Chongwe High School Football pitch meeting

Planning Meeting with Headman Chikwela

First meeting with headman Chikwela in Chongwe