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 settings
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2005
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NewFarm.org
Abstract
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.
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Small-scale farming, Soil management, Soil organic matter, Soil fertility, Local knowledge, Composting, Dunghills, Farm/Enterprise Scale
Citation
Sustainable in Senegal series Intro no. 1