HOW TO: Compost
We’ve all heard of it, but do we really know how to compost? Composting isn’t as simple as throwing your food waste together and leaving it to decompose. There is a…
permaculture
Is industrial agriculture denying us fundamental human rights?
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…
Potential solutions to the global food security crisis: diversity, sustainability, and localised networks
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…
KwaNgubeni cultivates success from FTFA’s Permaculture Starter Pack (PSP)
The benefits of skills taught in Food & Trees for Africa’s Permaculture Starter Pack (PSP) shine through in KwaNgubeni Primary School’s approach to sustainability. The school’s commitment and dedication to…
EduPlant, in partnership with Tiger Brands, lays the foundation for school-based nutrition epicentres
06 July 2022 – Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA)’s EduPlant Programme, in partnership with Tiger Brands, is laying the foundation for school-based nutrition epicentres. The programme aims to supplement…
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 towards food security and a profession in agriculture
16 June 2022 – Tiger Brands Ltd and Food & Trees for Africa improve food security, enhance nutrition and inspire future leaders through the EduPlant school permaculture curriculum. The EduPlant…
FTFA: a South African permaculture pioneer
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,…
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…