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.
The Seeds That Feed Us Are No Longer Ours to Keep Every planting season, farmers across Malawi and Zambia queue up for government-subsidised seed packets
International Day of Forests highlights why forests and agroforestry are vital for livelihoods, biodiversity, and resilience.
Southern Africa continues to face high food insecurity despite decades of agricultural investment. As climate change intensifies, agroecology and organic farming are emerging as practical
As climate change continues to disrupt rainfall patterns across Zambia, initiatives like Participatory Plant Breeders are proving to be more than agricultural innovations. Learn more.
With rising input costs, soil degradation, climate stress, and unstable markets, many farmers are looking for a production system that is both profitable and sustainable.
For most African smallholder farmers, the challenge is not farming organically, but affording certification. Learn more.
Africa’s farmers lead agroecology, driving innovation, knowledge sharing, markets, policy, and sustainable food systems.
Et si le changement des politiques agricoles ne commençait pas dans les ministères, mais sur le terrain, au cœur des communautés engagées ?
PGS is a farmer-led, trust-based alternative to costly organic certification, helping smallholders access markets and strengthen local food systems.
Women’s leadership in agroecology strengthens food security, soil health, and sustainable community farming systems.
Transforming invasive water hyacinth into organic fertilizer for healthier soils and sustainable farming.
Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) are a low-cost, farmer-led way to certify organic produce, built on trust, peer learning, and local markets.
