I cross the street, shielding my eyes from the strong South African sun already beating down despite the early hour, and hop onto the shaded sidewalk. Immediately, a cool breeze…
August is Women’s Month and, while women’s empowerment should be a constant focus on the African continent, this provides the perfect opportunity to showcase some of the fine work being…
Section 24 of the South African Constitution states: “Everyone has the right to: an environment which is not harmful to their health or well-being.” Yet industrial agriculture is part of…
Part three of a three-part series on the state of food security in South Africa. There are a number of potential solutions to the global food security crisis. One thing is…
Food and Trees for Africa (FTFA) spearhead various initiatives using agroecology to elevate small-scale farming across South Africa. This approach to sustainable farming works alongside nature at projects such as…
As soon as Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) begins working with farmers, the clock starts ticking. The aim is to boost food production with agroecology. If we are not…
Do you know where your food comes from? Have you considered the many steps between the food you buy at the shops and the farmers who produce it? These food…