What is a food forest? How can you get one started? A food forests is permaculture in action. It is a layered ‘forest garden’ that features large, food-producing fruit and…
March 21 holds a special place in the hearts of everyone at Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA). This day encapsulates what we strive for as an organisation – empowerment,…
FTFA works to incorporate trees into its food gardens, and crops into its small orchards For millennia, farming has involved trees. Today, we call it agroforestry, but the concept is…
Food waste is a major source of squandered emissions, water and inputs. Our food system is a major source of carbon emissions and pollution – and when we waste food,…
Trees make communities and ecosystems more resilient to climate change Trees are the unsung heroes in the fight against climate change. Not only do they pull carbon out of the…
“Locavores” want to reduce their carbon footprint, eat delicious food, and support their local communities Choosing where you buy or source your food can make a difference to the planet…
In southern Africa, women keep their families – and in fact whole nations – food secure. Without them, there would be no food security, according to the United Nations’ Food…
Farming, food security are viable career paths The youth have a crucial role to play in South African agriculture and ensuring that the nation has enough food, says Bharathi Tugh,…
Knowing your carbon footprint can help you fight climate change Climate change is already happening. We talk about what the world will look like when temperatures rise, but already some…