Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Sustainche Farm™ Project: ‘Motivation Phase’ recap !

Dear Sustainche Farm™ Community Members, Thank you very much indeed for all your registrations and for your demonstrated enthusiasm during the past three months by submitting questions and comments. In fact, it is to individually thank each and every activist … Continue reading

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Sustainche Farm™ products: The Marula Episode I

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Sclerocarya birrea (marula, Oshiwambo omugongo) is by far the most important indigenous tree in Central-Northern Namibia, so it is on Sustainche™ Farm. During this time of the year in winter, the marula tree stands leafless for several months and it is … Continue reading

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The Sustainche Farm™ Project Voting # 2 – Namibia’s Vision 2030

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Ok, Sustainche™ & Lisa are well aware that many community members really enjoyed voting on ‘The Mopane Worms Episode’, and expectations are high to see another picture puzzle. Other community members cannot wait to see the next Sustainche Farm™ Products … Continue reading

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Sustainche Farm™ products: The ‘Mahangu’ Episode, Part II

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On-Farm Storage The traditional Sustainche Farm™ granary consists of a number of large spherical woven baskets or bins made of  Mopane (Colophospermun mopane) branches and interlaced with strips of Mopane bark. The interior of the bin is sealed with a … Continue reading

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Sustainche Farm™ products: The ‘Mahangu’ Episode, Part I

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Mahangu is for sure the most important product of Sustainche Farm™ to supply the farm family. In Namibia, pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is locally known as “mahangu” and grown mainly in the North, where it is the staple or basic food. … Continue reading

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