Future implications of global food insecurity for South Africans
Part two of a three-part series on the state of food security in South Africa. Last time we looked at how global crises are affecting food security in Africa. The effects…
Community Gardening
Agri-preneur Nonkululeko Britton’s food sovereignty pilgrimage
In Tsonga, the word “Kula” means “to grow”; in Swahili it means “to eat” and it is also a Sanskrit word for “community”. The word reflects Nonkululeko Britton’s core values…
A smart ESG strategy for future-proofing Fortress REIT communities
22 July 2022 – With food insecurity, unemployment and poverty at a post-pandemic all-time high, it is difficult to imagine a positive trajectory toward a socio-economically secure, climate-resilient South Africa.…
FTFA food garden helps Multichoice winner Amantle Vikwane to enrich lives
4 July 2022 – Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) is always looking to become involved in inspiring South African stories, and there are few more inspiring individuals and projects…
Good CSI implementation partners are hard to find
There are many companies looking to channel corporate social investment (CSI) funds into worthy causes in South Africa. Food security projects are often high on the agenda, but good CSI…
EduPlant Programme demonstrates that you can inspire youth interest toward agriculture
16 June 2022 – Tiger Brands and Food & Trees for Africa improve food security, enhance nutrition and inspire future leaders through the EduPlant school permaculture curriculum. The EduPlant Programme…
Seyisi Primary: a shining example of the benefits of permaculture
Seyisi Primary is a shining example of the benefits of a Permaculture Starter Pack (PSP) from Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA). Based in Kwazakhele in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), the…
FTFA’s Permaculture Starter Packs help to target donor funding
Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) is the leading authority on permaculture in South Africa. Having pioneered permaculture projects across the country for the last 30 years, our Permaculture Starter…
What is a Permaculture Starter Pack?
What difference can a Permaculture Starter Pack make to a school food security programme? Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) is perfectly placed to answer these and other questions about…