The recent Agroecology Awareness Day was held at Phawu Agri Park in Mazikhanye Location, where over 400 farmers, youth, community members and institutional partners gathered to promote the National Agroecology Framework and strengthen grassroots participation in sustainable food systems

South Africa’s hunger crisis is deepening, with millions of households skipping meals and children facing severe deprivation, a new report warns

The intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40% since pre-industrial times, with some areas receiving more than a year’s rain in just days

A growing body of evidence suggests that unpredictable weather linked to climate change has the potential to injure people’s minds, leading to an increase in the development of common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety

There is a yawing gap between countries acknowledging the risks and them implementing actions that that are effective

The country has 20 million people living in food insecurity and wants to encourage every household with land to grow fresh produce

With over 65% of South Africa’s population now living in cities, this shift has altered the landscape and dynamics of food security

For a equitable and prosperous future we need to guarantee the right to a nutritious diet from birth

Global financial reforms, action to mitigate and adapt to climate change, a just energy transition and ensuring food security should be central to its work

Political instability and conflict compound the crisis, as wars displace farming communities, disrupt agricultural activities, and destroy critical infrastructure

The ban raised global food insecurity fears in 2023, but improved harvests and potential policy changes have eased concerns, benefiting import-dependent countries like South Africa

Agra’s drive for a ‘green revolution’ has reduced crop diversity, created a dependency on commercial seeds and fertiliser and increased vulnerability to drought