Women in Zanzibar now embrace mixed farming

Women harvest seaweed for soap, cosmetics and medicine, Zanzibar, Tanzania. PHOTO | COURTESY

By  Jesse Mikofu

What you need to know:

  • It addresses land scarcity and provides solutions for energy needs, while promoting food security, absorbing carbon dioxide, improving nutrient cycles, conserving soil moisture, and increasing farmers' income.

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