Top 10 Sustainable Crops for African Farmers

Multiple Blue Rings Climate-friendly farming for a better future

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Sorghum

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Millet

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Cassava

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Cowpeas

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Pigeon Peas

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Moringa

[{"selector":"#anim-a5f506da-9bc4-4af9-9f7e-663625adbfe0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cf6953f2-2bcc-4b44-a461-b5ee242f60c4","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Multiple Blue Rings Grows fast and is packed with nutrients. Uses : Add leaves to stews, smoothies, or animal feed. Yield : 5-10 tons/ha (leaves) Price : $800-1,200/ton (leaf powder) The Miracle Tree

Bambara Groundnuts

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Sweet Potatoes

[{"selector":"#anim-3e820e6f-81c8-47e9-8936-a550f64847a4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0cb55223-df91-47d4-907e-a5142f1d9588","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Multiple Blue Rings Sweet potatoes grow in many climates and are full of vitamins. Uses : Bake, fry, or mash them for a delicious meal. Yield : 10-30 tons/ha Price : $200-400/ton Nutritious & Versatile

Fonio

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Teff

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