Shamba Shape Up
Work programme

RIU's funding agreement related to the production of a pilot of Shamba Shape Up, which was completed in 2007.

Some of the research to be covered in the upcoming series include:

• integrated pest management (how Napier grass can be intercropped to deter the maize stalk borer)
• rain water harvesting (affordable methods for catching and storing rain water)
• how to make and use low-energy stoves (reducing fuel demands)
• human and animal health issues
• access and use of micro-finance

Strategies for feeding smallholder dairy cattle in intensive maize forage production systems How dairy farmers can improve yields during dry season with simple fodder (silage making) Technical Report 22 February 2006 (PDF 950KB)