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.
23 March 2018
Written by Dr Harald Witt, this research paper examines policy and the efficacy of government support for, and the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in rural KZN.
February 2018
Updated facts about GMOs and GM crops in South Africa, and why it's important to avoid and speak out against GMOs.
20 October 2017
Sorghum is the fifth most important cereal crop worldwide.
What is this nutritious ancient grain, and how do you grow it?
20 October 2017
Jugo beans are the third most important legume in Africa.
What are they, and how do you grow them?
20 October 2017
Cowpeas, a traditional crop, are an Africa staple. What are they, and how do you grow them?