Strong Communities and Organic Farming in Malawi

Agriculture

“Engaging women farmers is the key to our success”

For 20 years, Esther Lupafya and Rachel Bezner Kerr have been working together for healthy nutrition in Malawi. In this interview, the founders of Biovision’s partner organisation “Soils, Food and Healthy Communities” (SFHC) talk about gender norms and the power of knowledge exchange and participatory research.

Consumption

“Everyone should earn something from the hibiscus tea”

The Zurich start-up Five Good Goods only sells products that the producers really earn money from – and stands for fair working conditions and prices. The hibiscus tea from the Biovision partner organisation Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT) is one of the products that has made it into the start-up’s online shop. Owner Johannes Küng tells us in an interview what makes the tea so valuable.

Agriculture

“The agroecological approach is essential”

Alexander Wostry and his wife Janet Maro run Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT). Since its foundation 10 years ago, SAT has been able to enthuse thousands of farmers about the benefits of agroecological agriculture. In September 2020, the ancillary social enterprise SAT Holistic Group created a market for women agroecological producers. In an interview, Wostry revealed the recipe behind SAT’s success.

Agriculture

Organic: Eagerness to Engage in East Africa

Organic production – not only for export – presents enormous potential for East African farmers. Particularly thanks to social media, awareness of healthy food has risen sharply in recent years, especially among the urban population.

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“Engaging women farmers is the key to our success”

“Everyone should earn something from the hibiscus tea”

“The agroecological approach is essential”

Organic: Eagerness to Engage in East Africa

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