Tag: township farming

Township farmers say their food security initiatives are being hindered as a result of flooding caused by rain. They are calling on local municipalities to urgently address this issue. Photo: Vateka Halile/Food For Mzansi

Township food growers squeezed by flooding

by Duncan Masiwa

28th Oct 2021

Community food garden owners and backyard growers in informal settlements within Cape Town are at wits’ end because of the destruction that flooding, which occurs during rainy seasons, is causing ...

6 tips to thrive as a serious township farmer

by Dona Van Eeden

3rd Aug 2021

“We can safely say that there are about 2.5 million ‘agricultural’ households in South Africa,” says Naudé Malan, a senior lecturer in Development Studies at the University of Johannesburg. “These ...

Podcast: Township farmers boost food systems

by Nicole Ludolph

7th Jul 2021

Dr Naudé Malan believes that, by using the resources they have available, township farmers can make a significant contribution to the country’s food system. He joins the Farmer’s Inside Track podcast this week to discuss how we can make ...

THE NEW FACE OF SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURE

With 11 global awards in the first three years of its existence, Food For Mzansi is much more than an agriculture publication. It is a movement, unashamedly saluting the unsung heroes of South African agriculture. We believe in the power of agriculture to promote nation building and social cohesion by telling stories that are often overlooked by broader society.