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
How Participatory Plant Breeding Is Transforming Farmers’ Lives in Drought-Prone Areas
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.
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.
Are Women the Missing Link in Organic Agriculture and Agroecology?
Women’s leadership in agroecology strengthens food security, soil health, and sustainable community farming systems.
From Grandma’s Garden to the Field: How Southern African Farmers Are Using Botanical Sprays to Fight Pests
What if the answer to fall armyworm is growing in your backyard? Across Southern Africa, farmers are using local plants to control pests.
How to Make Your Own Botanical Pesticide: A Step-by-Step Guide for Smallholder Farmers
Farmers in Southern Africa are using local plants to make safe, low-cost sprays that control crop pests without expensive chemicals.
Botanical Sprays: A Low-Cost Solution to Pest Control for Smallholder Farmers in Southern Africa
Smallholder farmers in Southern Africa are using botanical sprays as a low-cost, safer way to control crop pests using locally available plants.
Agroecology as an Approach to Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems: Lessons Learned and Ways Forward
In the face of a polycrisis, what role can agroecological approaches play in strengthening resilience at the farm, community, and landscape level?
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.
