Module 2 – Composting, Fertilizer Alternatives & Water Management
Duration: 3–5 hours
Overview:
Learners will gain practical competence in creating nutrient-rich compost, using locally available materials, and managing water resources for optimal crop growth. Special attention is given to the Mbeya compost method and water harvesting systems adapted to African climates.
Video Introduction to Module 2: Composting: Tips for Smallholder Farmers
This video shows smallholder farmers in Kenya using bokashi composting to restore soil health through efficient, localized organic recycling.
Key Skills:
Produce and apply Mbeya compost.
Implement water harvesting systems and soil moisture retention methods.
Assignments:
Making Mbeya Fertilizer – step-by-step compost production. Link here
Water Management on the Organic Farm – irrigation and conservation strategies. Link here
Malawi CSA Handbook – pp. 26–30 (manure management, water harvesting, swales, and soil conservation). Download here
Complete Module Quiz. (below)
