From Soil to Plate: How Sustainable Food Systems Improve Nutrition and Public Health
Food security is not just about quantity, it’s about quality. Sustainable food systems improve nutrition, protect ecosystems and support healthier communities across Southern Africa.
PEDODATA AS A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR AGROECOLOGICAL EVOLUTION: NIGERIA’S SOIL INFORMATION GAP ANALYSIS
Soil is the foundation of agricultural production, and remains the primary source of income for farmers around the world. Beyond the farm, soil plays a critical role in sustaining the environment and has direct relevance to seven Sustainable Development Goals. Efficient soil management is not just a good practice, but a necessity against soil degradation.
Practical Resources for Organic Farming & Agroecology
Practical Knowledge Products empower African stakeholders with accessible tools to advance organic farming and agroecology.
Soil Poisoned, Water Contaminated: The Hidden Cost of Chemical Farming in Southern Africa
Industrial agriculture may boost yields today, but it is quietly destroying soil health, polluting water and trapping farmers in costly dependency. Learn more.
Le compost ménagé en ville : transformer ses déchets organiques en ressource pour les sols et les jardins urbains
Chaque jour, nos cuisines et nos jardins génèrent une quantité importante de déchets organiques : épluchures de légumes, restes de repas, marc de café, feuilles mortes. Ces matières, souvent perçues comme des déchets sans valeur, contiennent en réalité des éléments nutritifs précieux qui peuvent être transformés en un amendement organique de qualité, utile pour les […]
From Your Farm to Your Farm: Making Organic Pesticides and Liquid Fertilizer at Home
What if the most powerful crop protection and fertility tools you need are already growing in your backyard or walking around in your farmyard? Across Africa, farmers are rediscovering centuries-old knowledge and combining it with agroecological science to build resilient, chemical-free farms.
Every Drop Counts: Towards Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture
As climate change intensifies droughts and increases rainfall variability, rethinking water management is no longer optional—it has become imperative.
World Water Day – 22 March: Water for Life, Farming, and Our Future
Water sustains life, farming, and communities protecting and managing it secures our future.
From Policy to Practice: How Southern Africa Is Scaling Agroecology to End Hunger
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 solutions
PGS vs. Traditional Certification: Which Is Right for African Farmers?
For most African smallholder farmers, the challenge is not farming organically, but affording certification. Learn more.
