Browsing by Author "McClintock, N. C."
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- From dunghills to compost pits and back again - only better: How Senegalese farmers learned, practiced then radically adapted composting to fit their land, culture and settingsMcClintock, N. C. (NewFarm.org, 2005)This article describes The Rodale Institute's experiences in promoting the practice of composting in Senegal. It describes the problem of "dis-adoption" of outreached technologies not well suited to farmers' constraints (such as labor). The article also highlights a success story of farmers adapting composting technology to meet their needs.
- Soft and red, hard and black: Getting up close and personal with local soils in Senegal's Peanut Basin with farmers who are managing them sustainablyMcClintock, N. C. (NewFarm.org, 2005)This article relates the work of The Rodale Institute in Senegal's peanut basin. Farmers are asked to classify their local soil types in terms of color and texture and how they manage soil fertility, particularly locally available amendments.