Everything you need to know about Musiniga
From its medicinal purposes to its sweety and tangy black fruits, musiniga is a favorite to plant at Green Gold Social. Here is why
Tag: agroforestry
Chongwe women take action and voice out in climate fight
We have been planting indigenous trees and raising climate awareness in Chisengu, Chikwela and Kapuka villages in Chongwe through trainings and meetings. In these meetings, women have taken the center stage – In attendance, in planting trees and in getting their voices heard. In the first awareness meeting in a village called Chisengu located 15 […]
We planted 1000 trees for Chongwe Agroforestry Pilot Project to combat land degradation
January 4 2025 was a huge day for us. After months of planning, we finally planted 1000 Leucaena trees in Chisengu village in Chongwe for our agroforestry pilot project to restore the land and help farmers become resilient to extreme weather conditions. We began preparing for this huge milestone months ago when we collected over […]
Chongwe agroforestry pilot project takes off with Leucaena
We are working with 300 farmers in 3 villages in Chongwe where we have held agroforestry trainings to help farmers become climate resilient.
The importance of Nitrogen fixing trees for agroforestry in Zambia
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 boost their yields and the only way is to plant nitrogen fixing trees alongside crops. Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but most plants cannot […]
Musangu: A tree close to a Zambian farmer’s heart
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. This blog post delves into the diverse roles of Musangu in Zambian culture and health. Musangu has a variety of traditional uses in Zambia. The […]
Here is why maize farmers lover Leucaena
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 […]
A successful climate awareness meeting under the trees in Chisengu
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 […]
Gliricidia Sepium! A maize farmer’s life saver
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,” […]
Green Gold Social’s approach to agroforestry
Design is crucial in our approach. We ensure that the trees do not compete with maize, the primary crop in the area.