Agriculture

Agriculture is a major contributor to climate change. At the same time, it is also acutely affected by the impacts of climate change, for example in the form of droughts and floods. Agroecology provides a solution to this dilemma: it is able to feed the population while maintaining an ecological balance. This is why Biovision promotes the development and application of agroecological methods in its projects on agriculture.

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Agriculture

About us, Agriculture

How new Biovision projects come to life

Every Biovision project begins with a carefully designed development process. New projects do not emerge by chance, but where there is a concrete challenge within the food system and agroecological approaches have the potential to create lasting change.

Agriculture, Politics

Cutting Prevention Comes at a High Cost

Switzerland is making drastic cuts to its international cooperation budget – at a time when global crises are becoming ever more frequent. For Anders Gautschi, CEO of Biovision, this is a strategic mistake. In this interview, he explains why long-term international partnerships are essential for preventing crises and building lasting stability.

About us, Agriculture

Why we need to fundamentally rethink our food system

In his lecture at the Nobel Talks series, Biovision’s Foundation Board President Hans Rudolf Herren explains why agroecology is a key lever for creating a fair and sustainable food system and what actions need to be taken politically and socially.

Agriculture

From Zurich to Ethiopia

Accompany our reporter on his journey from his desk to the project area in Ethiopia: See for yourself how reforestation and clever techniques have brought lasting change to this once arid country.

Agriculture, Politics

«Diversity ensures that we have something to eat every day»

Tanzania reached a milestone in December when it launched its national strategy to scale up agroecology. Mwatima Juma from our partner organisation TOAM explains why this is so important for smallholder families and what role Biovision played in the development process.

Agriculture

Fighting conflict with animal feed and fertiliser

With great perseverance, unconventional ideas and openness, projects can change lives for the better. This is shown in a study of our seven-year commitment to livestock breeders in Tanzania.

Agriculture, Knowledge

The ABC and D of sustainable agriculture

In Western Kenya, Biovision is researching how farming communities can be supported with a customised approach, combining typical elements of our work: targeted implementation of sustainable practices in the field paired with a scientific approach.

Agriculture, Knowledge

Biovision in action at the world’s largest organic trade fair

Biofach in Nuremberg is the world’s largest trade fair for organic products and sustainable agriculture. It offers producers, traders and anyone interested a platform for exchanging ideas and networking. Recently, Biovision employees were also among the participants.

Projects about

Agriculture

Agriculture, Markets

Malawi

Blooming Markets in Northern Malawi

In northern Malawi, Biovision and its local partners are creating new perspectives for agriculture. Agroecological production, local markets, and cooperative processing are strengthening incomes, food security, and rural communities.

Agriculture, Knowledge

Kenya

Food pharmacies for healthy nutrition

In central Kenya, Biovision combines healthy nutrition with sustainable agriculture. The project creates new markets for smallholders and improves healthcare through access to fresh, organic food.

Agriculture

Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe

Revitalizing traditional knowledge

Agriculture

Kenya, Tanzania

Agroveg: Push-Pull for Vegetables

Vegetable farmers in Kenya and Tanzania rely on Push-Pull methods instead of pesticides to combat pests and diseases. Biovision is also strengthening the market for sustainably grown agroecological vegetables (Agroveg).

Agriculture

Kenya

Greener Greens: Biovision Shapes a Green Future

In Kenya’s Murang’a County, agroecology is legally enshrined—a milestone. Through our Greener Greens project, we aim to expand agroecological vegetable farming in the region while enhancing overall agriculture. From water management to balanced diets and sustainable job opportunities, the project addresses multiple aspects of agricultural sustainability.

Agriculture

Tanzania

Radio programmes win over millions of people in Tanzania to sustainability

Together with our partner Farm Radio International, we want to transform Tanzanian agriculture to be more sustainable. Print magazines and radio programmes are helping raise awareness among millions of farmers for promoting local varieties and avoiding artificial fertilizers and chemical pesticides.

Agriculture, Markets

Tanzania

How We’re Building an Organic Market

It’s not enough for farmers to produce sustainably. Someone must also pay them a fair price for their products. That’s why Biovision is collaborating with dedicated companies to establish an organic market in Tanzania.

Agriculture

Ethiopia

Building an entire economic sector with mangos

In Ethiopia, Biovision promotes mangos as a pivotal source of income. To ensure the sustainability of the crop, farmers are trained in agroeconomic practices, and their connections to entrepreneurs and authorities along the mango value chain are strengthened.