TED Talks Daily A climate solution? The wisdom passed down through generations | Louise Mabulo
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Apr 27, 2024 
Louise Mabulo, a farmer and climate activist, shares her journey of blending traditional farming wisdom with modern science. She explains how her family's quirky practices, like planting crops during a full moon, actually hold scientific merit. Louise emphasizes the importance of ancestral knowledge in developing sustainable agricultural techniques to combat climate change. She also highlights the vital connection between young people and nature, advocating for local wisdom to create resilient ecosystems that can adapt to environmental challenges.
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Strange Farming Tips
- Louise Mabulo's family shared unconventional farming advice.
- This included planting rocks under sweet potatoes and planting by lunar cycles.
Traditional Knowledge Works
- Mabulo's work with farmers at the Kakao Project highlighted the effectiveness of traditional practices.
- These practices, initially dismissed as bizarre, yielded positive results.
Science Behind Traditions
- Lunar cycles influence insect activity, impacting pollination and harvests.
- Planting rocks improves drainage and creates a beneficial ecosystem for worms.