Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) has been a South African permaculture pioneer for 30 years. FTFA ensures funding is allocated to worthy causes. We lay strong foundations for sustainable,…
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 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…
Water retention and flood management are undervalued benefits provided by food forests. Food forests and other green spaces play a pivotal role in the hydrological cycle by soaking up large…
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,…