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Food Sovereignty

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.
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Policy Submission: SA’s Accession to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and UPOV 1991 approval

27 July 2018 Policy Submission: South Africa’s accession to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and approval of the UPOV 1991 Convention  
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Crop Information Sheet: Sorghum

20 October 2017 Sorghum is the fifth most important cereal crop worldwide. What is this nutritious ancient grain, and how do you grow it?
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Crop Information Sheet: Jugo Bean

20 October 2017 Jugo beans are the third most important legume in Africa. What are they, and how do you grow them?
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Crop Information Sheet: Cowpea

20 October 2017 Cowpeas, a traditional crop, are an Africa staple. What are they, and how do you grow them?
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Crop Information Sheet: Millets

20 October 2017 Finger millet, one of the most important small grains in Africa, is becoming scarce. What is this nutritious ancient grain, and how do you grow it?
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Policy Submission: Plant Improvement Bill

18 April 2017 Policy Submission: Plant Improvement Bill (B8B-2015) published April 2017
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Policy Submission: Plant Breeders’ Rights Bill

18 April 2017 Policy Submission: Plant Breeders’ Rights Bill (B11B-2015) published April 2017
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Fact Sheet: Household Seed Banks

1 October 2018 The facts about why it is important for farmers to save seed and build community seed networks.  
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Handout: GM Crops (isiZulu)

4 June 2016 You cannot recognise genetically modified (GM) crops just by looking at them. Why you should be concerned about GM crops.
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