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Sustainche Farm™ products: The ‘Mahangu’ Episode, Part II

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On-Farm Storage The traditional Sustainche Farm™ granary consists of a number of large spherical woven baskets or bins made of  Mopane (Colophospermun mopane) branches and interlaced with strips of Mopane bark. The interior of the bin is sealed with a … Continue reading

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Sustainche Farm™ products: The ‘Mahangu’ Episode, Part I

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Mahangu is for sure the most important product of Sustainche Farm™ to supply the farm family. In Namibia, pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is locally known as “mahangu” and grown mainly in the North, where it is the staple or basic food. … Continue reading

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