These farmers are trained to grow staple foods to feed their families. Specially selected to withstand local conditions, maize and sorghum are drought-resistant. Groundnuts are a great source of protein as well as good for cooking oil. And cowpeas are grown in-between crops to put nitrogen back into the soil. What is most impressive here though, is that this farmer will have food all year round – not something he is used to, unfortunately.
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Fishing Smart for People and Nature
Communities in and around Maputo National Park have fished in its beautiful lakes for many years. They rely on this source of food, which is why the park started a sustainable fishing initiative, to ensure that the lakes stand protected and continue to provide sustenance. […]
