Vigor Belly Farms

24/07/2026

Please share this with the women entrepreneurs you know.
The world desperately needs more of this to happen.
Thank you ITC SheTrades & Ecobank Group.

"Come back when you have collateral." Across Africa, many women-led businesses seeking bank loans are turned away for this reason. Because far fewer women hold assets in their own name, this shuts them out of business finance altogether.

On 27 July, join us for the final session of the SheTrades Finance Lab, where Ecobank will introduce Ellevate, its banking programme for women-led businesses that provides loans without requiring collateral.

The session also unpacks the five things banks assess before they approve a loan, and the training, mentoring and market access that come alongside the finance.

Register 👉🏾 https://tr.ee/STFinanceLab

This ITC initiative is delivered in partnership with Ecobank.

17/07/2026

Hmm... What do you think will be needed for this to work?

07/07/2026

When the heavy tropical rains hit, does your soil wash away... or drink it in?
Have you experienced this? 🌧️ A massive downpour and the next day, your topsoil is in the ditch, your plants are exposed or under water and all your expensive fertilizer is washed away.
That is the difference between "dirt" and "living soil."
Dead dirt repels water. It compacts, it erodes and it drowns your plants' roots.
But regenerative living soil acts like a giant sponge. It drinks the extra rain and holds it for the dry days (depending on location, soil makeup & elevation).
Here are 4 things I do to help keep soil from running with the water that can also turn your plot into a stable sponge this rainy season:
1. Never leave soil naked: A thick layer of organic mulch (dry leaves, grass clippings, or wood chips) acts as a shield. It stops heavy raindrops from blasting your topsoil and prevents fungal spores from splashing up onto your leaves.
2. Feed the underground network: Stop tilling! Every time you turn the soil, you break the mycelium (fungal) networks that act as the microscopic "glue" holding your earth together and the "straws" pulling water deep into the ground.
3. Work with the Moon: The waning moon pulls energy downward. This is the exact time to build your soil biology, lay down heavy mulch, and plant deep-rooted crops that will keep your soil in place.
4. Plant living anchors: Intercrop your main crops with erosion-fighting companions that hold the soil together with their roots while giving you extra yield...
Legumes: Cowpeas, pigeon peas, mucuna (velvet bean), lablab, alfalfa, peanuts — these fix nitrogen AND create dense root mats
Tropical tubers: Sweet potato vines create a living mulch blanket that shields soil from raindrop impact
Grasses: Vetiver grass (the gold standard — roots go 3-4 meters deep!), lemongrass, napier grass for animal feed
Ground covers: Pumpkin/squash vines — they spread horizontally and keep soil moist
Deep taproots: Okra, moringa, sunn h**p — they break up compaction and create water channels
These plants aren't "extra work" — they're multiple harvests from the same land while building your soil's immune system against erosion.🌱🌍
👇 Question for the growers: What is your #1 secret weapon for keeping your soil intact during heavy rains? Drop your best tip in the comments below! Let’s learn from each other. 💬

06/06/2026

Moringa Neem Cattle FMD Solutions ...
Could integrating Moringa and Neem help FMD recovery?
Food For Mzansi Ministry of Lands and Agriculture
See the details here: https://chat.qwen.ai/s/t_6419b9d9-02b6-4373-8ea6-989ef4c57d5c?fev=0.2.63

31/03/2026

11/03/2026

🌍🌳 EARTH HOUR IS COMING – AND WE'RE READY TO GROW WITH Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation and National Development Foundation of Dominica Ltd 🌳🌍
Trees:
✅ Clean our air ✅ Provide food and medicine ✅ Improve mental health ✅ Support local wildlife ✅ Provide shade & reduce energy costs ✅ Fight climate change ✅ Provide raw materials for several commercial and industrial high value products ✅ Increase property values

🌿 WHAT WE HAVE IN STOCK:
✅ Fruit-Bearing Trees – Breadnut, Cocoa, Coconut, Cherry, Cinnamon, Gooseberry, Guava cherry, Jamaican apple, Lemon, Limes, Mango, Mulberry, Nutmeg, Pomerac, Pomme cythère, Soursop, Tangerine lime, Tangerine, … +
✅ Shade & medicinal Trees – Bois bande, Indian almond (zaaman), Moringa, Neem, White cedar… +
✅ Ornamental Trees – variety of palms plus other types and ✅ Shrubs & Perennials
✨ Perfect for local ecosystems ✨ Food & health security ✨Cool our community naturally ✨ Add beauty to public spaces ✨ Create or complete your green space
Every tree planted is 🌱✨A gift to future generations✨🌱 A step toward carbon neutrality 🌱 An investment in our community's health
📢 CALLING ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS: We want to help YOU take action!
Message us today to reserve your plants & trees…
✨Lets plant big 🌱 for Earth in 2026! 🌱✨

02/03/2026

Do you know anyone who qualifies?

19/02/2026

Did you know this about using for agriculture?

23/01/2026

Is your food working FOR you or against you? 🍎✨

We all try to eat "healthy" but here is the truth: Not all fruits and veggies are created equal.
If your produce is part of the 90%+ of imports heavily treated with chemicals, you might be swallowing more than just vitamins.

Choosing organically grown isn't just a trend; it’s a total health upgrade for your family.

Why make the switch?
🚀 Unstoppable Energy: Higher nutrient density means more vitality to power through your day.
🛡️ Super Immunity: Strengthen your natural defenses against infections.
🧠 Stress Less: Natural, chlorophyll-rich foods promote overall health and a greater sense of wellness.
🌿 The "Clean" Difference: Drastically reduce your intake of toxic pesticides and herbicides.

The Bottom Line for Your Family:
Eating clean food is an investment that pays for itself.
By reducing chronic inflammation, allergies and digestive issues, you aren't just feeling better ...you're saving money.

✅ Lower medical costs
✅ Fewer doctor visits
✅ More money staying in YOUR pocket

We want to know: Have you noticed a difference in how you feel when you eat clean? Drop a "YES" in the comments! 👇