In Sandiara, the seed greenhouse bears witness to a particularly successful season. Led by Nicolas Sarr, who is in charge of production, the tour offers an insight into the diversity and vitality of the crops on display. As we move … Read More
Producing your own seeds is a key step towards greater self-sufficiency in the garden.Accessible to everyone, this practice not only helps reduce costs but also preserves varieties that are well adapted to local growing conditions. In this video, we guide … Read More
In this video, inspired by our exchanges of experiences with our partners in Senegal, we show you how to make a natural, simple and effective biopesticide using readily available ingredients: garlic, chilli, neem leaves, papaya leaves, neem oil and black … Read More
Much appreciated by residents of the Villiot residence, both for tea and cooking, mint is one of the garden’s essential plants.New plants have been brought in by the association to create a new herb bed.As part of the gardening activity … Read More
In Seco Samba Yabé, a village on the outskirts of Dawady, a major breakthrough has just been achieved thanks to the joint efforts of Eau Claire, a partner of The Ivory Foundation, and Kaicedrat. The village is now equipped with … Read More
In this video, learn why it is essential to compost manure before using it in your garden, and how to do it easily and effectively. Some traditional practices involve spreading fresh manure directly onto garden beds. However, this can be … Read More
Boulel is one of four villages supported by The Ivory Foundation in setting up market gardens around Dawady. The vegetable garden, established in 2025, now enables many women in the village to be involved in vegetable production. In this remote … Read More
After a difficult period caused by a pump failure that discouraged many women in the collective, the Popenguine market gardening area is regaining momentum. With access to water now restored, teams from Nebeday and The Ivory Foundation spent three days … Read More
To improve the organisation and distribution of locally produced seeds, a precision scale has been made available to the various seed projects. This tool will make it easier to weigh harvests and prepare batches for storage or distribution. This equipment … Read More
At the APAF seed farm in Sandiara, the greenhouse set up with support from The Ivory Foundation is brimming with seeds this season. Among the plants grown and propagated on the farm is the marigold (calendula). This hardy and easy-to-grow … Read More
