Fertilizer Shocks, Fragile Farms, and the Case for Field Resilience
Fertilizer price shocks show how fragile many farming systems have become. Vetiver is not a replacement for good agronomy, but it can help farmers retain soil, water, and nutrients.
Field stories that lead to a next step.
Articles from Vetiver Without Borders on field work, project updates, and the next step that fits the story.
From Fire to Future: Understanding and Breaking the Cycle of Slash-and-Burn Agriculture
From Fire to Future: Breaking the Cycle of Slash-and-Burn Agriculture In the Congo Basin, millions of smallholder farmers face an impossible choice: feed their families today or…
Bamboo and Vetiver: The Resilience Revolution
A field example of how bamboo and vetiver worked together at Yantze Farm.
Using Hydrogel to implement Vetiver
The challenges of planting Vetiver Vetiver is a highly versatile plant that holds immense potential for a range of bioengineering and phytoremediation applications. When employed…
The Vetiver Revolution: Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture at Finca Sin Fronteras
Nestled in the lush landscapes of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, Colombia, lies a beacon of sustainable living and agricultural innovation: Finca Sin Fronteras / NoBorders…
Regenerate degraded Pasture: Verdenergia example
How Verdenergia in Costa Rica used the Vetiver System and permaculture to regenerate degraded pasture into a productive food-forest farm.
Reviving Grasslands: Vetiver's Smart Solution for Sustainability
Unlock the regenerative potential of Vetiver pastures and transform your grasslands. Learn how Vetiver, combined with strategic planting, can combat degradation and reduce…