The impact of COVID-19 on food systems in South Africa

8 August 2020

A snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 on food systems in South Africa. Document prepared for the Global Food Governance Working Group of the Civil Society and Indigenous People’s Mechanism (CSM) of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security (CFS).

Biowatch Bulletin: July 2020

Biowatch Bulletin: January to July 2020

Biowatch Bulletin: December 2019

Biowatch Bulletin: July to December 2019

Biowatch Bulletin: June 2019

Biowatch Bulletin: January to June 2019

Policy Submission: Draft National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

6 June 2019

Policy Submission: Draft National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (No.644) published May 2019

GM Permit Objection: Intentional release of Pioneer Hi-Bred GM maize DP-056113-9

7 February 2019

GM Permit Objection: Intentional release of Pioneer Hi-Bred GM maize DP-056113-9

Biowatch Bulletin: December 2018

Biowatch Bulletin: July to December 2018

Agroecology Is Best Practice

Showcasing Biowatch’s work with farmers in four key areas (diversity; soil and water; seed; advocacy), this book explores the workings of eight homestead farms in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, illustrating agroecology best practices through the personal experiences of each of the smallholder farmers.

Policy Submission: National Policy on Comprehensive Producer Development Support

5 October 2018

Policy Submission: National Policy on Comprehensive Producer Development Support (Draft 5 v3) published October 2018

 

Policy Submission: Draft Climate Smart Strategic Framework for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

2 October 2018

Policy Submission: Draft Climate Smart Strategic Framework for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Notice 428 of 2018) published October 2018