From Forest to Farm: How Local Plants Can Protect Crops Naturally
Local plants like Tephrosia, bitter leaf, chilli, and garlic offer farmers a low-cost, natural way to control pests, reducing reliance on chemicals and strengthening agroecology.
Soil: The Living Foundation of Food, Climate and Our Future
Soil is more than dirt. It is a living system that feeds us, stores carbon, supports biodiversity and sustains life on Earth. Yet it is being degraded faster than it can recover. This article explores why protecting soil is essential for food security, climate action and our shared future.
Southern African Farmers Unlock New Opportunities in the Expanding Organic Market
Southern Africa’s organic market is growing fast, opening new opportunities for farmers who can meet the demand for chemical-free food.
What’s Hidden in Our Soil? How Organic Farming Revives Biodiversity, Health, and Climate Resilience
Organic farming rebuilds healthy soil, protects biodiversity, and strengthens climate resilience.
Read the full article to explore how working with nature secures Africa’s farming future.
The land keeps showing its hidden sides. But the logic of agroecology remains steady.
To ensure the long-term survival of the growing world population while staying within planetary boundaries, systemic and
crises-responsive approaches to produce sufficient and high-quality nutrition are urgently needed.
“Zamonia” – A Fictional Country That Teaches Real Agroecological Lessons
Towards sustainable food systems—
Introducing the transformative approach
of agroecology through participatory training methodologies and relational approaches that aligns with realities.
Stop Paying High Input Costs: Choose Organic Farming and Agroecology
Relying on expensive imported fertilisers keeps many African farmers trapped in debt. Organic farming provides sustainable path to better yields and higher profits.
From a Multiplier to Founder of a Farmer-Owned Agroecology Enterprise – The Journey of Luwemba Emmanuel
From a PELUM Multiplier to agroecology entrepreneur, Luwemba Emmanuel’s journey shows how farmer-led innovation and indigenous seeds are transforming livelihoods and sustainability in Uganda.
From Surplus Fields to Healthier Livestock: The Power of Silage
Silage preserves green fodder’s nutrients, ensuring high-quality feed year-round, improving livestock health, and boosting productivity during dry or scarce seasons.
Millions of Southern African Farmers Are Already Organic – They Just Don’t Know It
Millions of Southern African farmers are already organic , they just don’t call it that. They use saved seeds, manure and natural pest control.
