When we visited the the Baddibu project in Februar 2020, we were very impressed by how professional the gardens were planted… shortly after the solar pump broke down. more…
Category Archives: Baddibu Project
Dutabullu is building its first greenhouses
In order to win the big coastal hotels as customers for their vegetables, the farmers in Dutabullu need to guarantee a continuous supply of tomatoes, onions, salad and more. For that they will have to plant throughout the rainy season and for that they need greenhouses. Read more…
Afforestation and greenhouses to protect The Gambia gardens
Last year we had to painfully learn, that the ever more unpredictable rains are a serious threat to our plans for off-season planting. This year we want to equip ourselves for the future – with afforestation along the endangered sides of the gardens and with greenhouses. more…
Second opportunity for the vegetable gardens in The Gambia
And again we find a puchaser of a hotel, who would buy the fresh beetroot and zucchini from the Baddibu gardens in The Gambia for a good price – provided, that the gardeners can deliver 25 kilograms per week! In practice this now means… Read more…
Changing the way of cattle farming: The dairy cow project in The Gambia
It all started with one simple business idea. Read more…
Against all odds – The gambian gardens are in bloom
„They made the best of it“. After heavy rainfalls destroyed almost 80 percent of the cultivation in mid of July, the gardens are in full bloom once again.
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The Gambia: Villages coordinate vegetable gardening
Since two big hotels showed interest in buying the vegetables from the Baddibu gardens in The Gambia, the villagers are eager to try to things and meet the demands.
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Sustainable water management in vegetable gardens
The solar driven water pumps that we installed in four gardens of the Baddibu district, produce enough water for the vegetable gardens. But too much water can damage the soil. more…
The Gambia – Vegetable gardens are in full bloom
Board member Edith Lanfer just returned from a project visit to The Gambia and has great things to report about the gardens of Jumansar, Dutabullu, Chamen und Kalataba. more…
Stories of courage – 1/3
Part 1: Well done, Edrissa! more…