Agroecology Africa Blog
Discover sustainable farming practices and organic solutions tailored for African farmers on the Agroecology Africa Blog, addressing unique challenges like soil health, crop protection, water conservation and much more with practical strategies. The articles are edited by KCOA’s Knowledge Promotion Team. The authors are responsible for the contents of the posts.
There is an urgent need for policies that protect farmers’ rights to save and share indigenous seeds, preserving traditional knowledge and food sovereignty.
Today, science continues to prove what tradition already knew: the kitchen can often prevent us from running to the pharmacy.
Agroecological learning thrives on farms where hands-on experience, community empowerment, and sustainable tourism come together to inspire transformation.
Workshops on agroecology and organic farming are most impactful when knowledge is applied in daily practice. Learn more from the guide.
Marketplace demonstration on how agroecological innovations from Push–Pull cropping to biological control are helping farmers protect their crops sustainably while reducing pesticide dependence.
From experimenting on her family’s land to training others in sustainable farming, Doreen is proving that youth can lead the way in building resilience.
In Assam, India, the SAFAL initiative empowers small-scale farmers to transform aquaculture into better nutrition, stronger incomes, and lasting community resilience
Sustainable rice-fish farming helps families like Jacqueline’s boost yields, earn income, and provide fresh local fish for stronger, more resilient communities.
Across Africa, small-scale farmers form the foundation of food production. They cultivate the maize, cassava, rice, and vegetables that sustain households and nourish communities. Despite
Keyhole gardens are changing lives in Zambian communities, turning small plots into year-round sources of fresh, nutritious food. Learn more from this story.
Africa’s youth hold the future of farming. With the right policies and agroecology at the center, farming can be a career of choice.
Food insecurity in fertile nations often results from fragmented governance rather than food shortages. A coordinated, multi-ministerial approach is the solution.
