Environment 13 July 2022

Agriculture: Organic Gardens of Hope in Benin

Agriculture: Organic Gardens of Hope in Benin

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The association "Les jardins de l'espoir" supports organic farmers with the launch of a bi-monthly organic farmers' market in 2021. An initiative aiming to be extended in the country and beyond. The African continent still has natural seeds, due to a lack of means to invest in chemical fertilizers which represent a threat to the environment and to health. This opportunity should be seized to promote healthy products that are accessible to all, and even gradually moving towards their export.

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