Alex Gerard

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Alex Gerard is the Executive Director of Tiyeni, a UK-based nonprofit advancing sustainable agriculture through Deep Bed Farming in Africa. With over 20 years of experience in conservation, sustainability, and international development, he previously led strategic initiatives across Southeast Asia, Australia, and Africa. Alex has forged partnerships with governments and global institutions—including the UN and Stockholm Water Institute—to scale nature-based solutions to food poverty and climate change.

Alex Gerard

Jul 24 2025

Restoring the natural balance by breaking it up!

Illuminem Voices

Agriculture · Sustainable Business

Over 94% of African agriculture depends on rainfall, yet most farming only uses the top 200 mm of soil, overlooking the compacted hardpan layer beneath. Deep Bed Farming (DBF), developed in Malawi, addresses this by breaking the hardpan to boost water retention, soil health, and yields—doubling production from the first season while regenerating ecosystems