Conservation and Sustainability
Mushroom farming, the controlled cultivation of edible fungi, is a sustainable and increasingly popular agricultural practice worldwide. For some, like myself, a viewing of programmes such as Clarkson's Farm, Series 3 Episode 6, which explored the intriguing world of mushroom cultivation, piqued my interest. This method often involves growing mushrooms on a substrate, which is… Continue reading Unlocking the Potential of Mushroom Farming
In the quiet power of trees lies an untapped engine of economic transformation. Eastern Africa’s landscapes—diverse, rich, and historically mismanaged—are increasingly becoming home to a burgeoning commercial forestry sector. Yet, this transformation isn’t just about planting trees and waiting for profits to sprout. It’s about smart investment, sound science, and long-term vision. Commercial forestry in… Continue reading Commercial Forestry in Eastern Africa