Ep 20: Charcoal, Solar Pump, Financial Literacy and Markets

Series 1 - Ep 20: Charcoal, Solar Pump, Financial Literacy and Markets

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Series 1 - Ep 20: Charcoal, Solar Pump, Financial Literacy and Markets

Welcome to Munda Make Over!

This week we’re going down to the river. Because for farmers, well for all of us really, water is life. So, we want to find out how we can all play a part in protecting our rivers and streams, so it can bring life to the soil, and help grow the crops that feed us all.

This week we’re in Kanakapata, Chongwe, Central province and we’re visiting farmers Lysias and Eneles who live close by. They have 5 children and their farm covers 2 hectares. Their main crops are tomatoes, Maize, Rape fruit, Egg Pant and Okra. They also have 15 chicken. But if they want to irrigate to get a second crop, water has to be carried from the river. It’s a lot of work!

So, let’s see how we can:

1. How a solar pump can be a cost-effective solution to getting water onto the fields.

2. How savings and loans can help with the purchase.

3. How the Solar pump works, Installation and testing.

4. How to get information on market prices.