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From Fire to Future: Understanding and Breaking the Cycle of Slash-and-Burn Agriculture

Project evidence

March 7, 2025

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…

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Bamboo and Vetiver: The Resilience Revolution

Partnership

September 23, 2024

Bamboo and Vetiver: The Resilience Revolution

A field example of how bamboo and vetiver worked together at Yantze Farm.

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Using Hydrogel to implement Vetiver

Learn

January 30, 2024

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…

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The Vetiver Revolution: Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture at Finca Sin Fronteras

Live project

January 25, 2024

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…

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Regenerate degraded Pasture: Verdenergia exemple

Live project

January 6, 2024

Regenerate degraded Pasture: Verdenergia exemple

Verdenergia: Cultivating Sustainable Production in Costa Rica Costa Rica, a country once dominated by conventional agriculture with sprawling pasture and cacao fields, witnessed…

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Reviving Grasslands: Vetiver's Smart Solution for Sustainability

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October 23, 2022

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…

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