Food Security Through An Organic Revolution, with Dr. Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher and Sue Edwards
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In 2003 the Ethiopian government stated its interest to help farmers use organic methods of crop production, improve local marketing infrastructure, and develop agricultural products to diversify the economic base of the country.
The Tigray Project involves promoting organic composting methods to regenerate soils, bringing back species biodiversity, stopping grazing in sensitive areas, and preventing run-off and gullies by using soil erosion prevention techniques. There have been some remarkable results.
Gaia Evening held at Hampstead Town Hall, Belsize Park, Monday 21st March, 2005
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