Today marks the official launch of AFSA's 5th Biennial Food Systems Conference, alongside the Zimbabwe Good Food and Seed Festival, happening concurrently at the beautiful Harare Botanical Gardens! This exciting convergence celebrates Africa's rich food heritage and promotes

We're participating in two food systems-focused gatherings - hosted by PELUM Zimbabwe, Seed and knowledge & AFSA - at the Botanical Gardens in Harare today: the 5th Biennial Food Systems Conference and the Zimbabwe Food and Seed Festival. #AAE2024 #MyFoodIsAfrican #SeedIsLife

Day 3 of the AFSA Tripartite Event marks the start of The 5th Biennial Food Systems Conference and the Zimbabwe Good Seed and Food Festival.🇿🇼 This to promote Healthy African Food Heritage & advocate for policies that uplift traditional foods. #AAE2024 | #MyFoodlsAfrican

This year, the Food and Seed Festival has become a cornerstone of the new alliance, "My Food is Zimbabwean," which brings together a broad range of stakeholders. - John Wilson, Chair of the Citizens & Agroecology Working Group at AFSA. #AAE2024 | #MyFoodlsAfrican

"We believe that by embracing agroecology and supporting seed sovereignty, we can build a resilient agricultural sector that ensures food security and economic stability for generations to come." - Hakim Baliraine (Board Chair AFSA) #AAE2024 #MyFoodIsAfrican #SeedIsLife

it is essential to address the pressing issues of food sovereignty & control of our agric resources. The narratives that diminish value of local knowledge & promote external control must be countered. Let’s support farmers who are custodians of our agric heritage. AFSA

🎉 The Himalayan Agroecology Initiative has been officially launched! 🌱 We're thrilled to be a contributor to this pioneering project. Over the coming years, it will strengthen local farmers & food system sustainability through #agroecology roadmaps in India, Bhutan & Nepal.

The official opening ceremony of the 5th Biennial Food Systems Conference and the Zimbabwe Good Food and Seed Festival has just taken place in Harare, attended by high-ranking government dignitaries, including the Honourable Guest Davis Marapira, Deputy Minister of Lands,

PRESS RELEASE Seed and Knowledge Initiative (SKI) The Seed and Knowledge Initiative (SKI) is a dynamic partnership of farmers, civil society organisations, researchers and agroecology champions. For over a decade, SKI has been working to reconnect and revive farmer’s

More than 100 Seed and knowledge farmers and partners from Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, and across Zimbabwe have gathered in Harare to welcome the African #foodsovereignty movement to our region. Let's collectively celebrate Africa’s diverse seed and food systems. #MyFoodIsAfrican

Feeling incredibly inspired and galvanised seeing the dedication and commitment of farmers for their seeds.

‼️ We reject UPOV91's one-size-fits-all approach and say NO to any legislation aligned with UPOV91!! Zambia's farmers deserve better - let's protect their rights and seed sovereignty🌱 Add your voice here: forms.gle/36DJgyKugqcn6b… #FarmersRights #NoToUPOV #SeedIsLife

Zimbabwe's National Good Seed and Food Festival kicked off today! It is a celebration of a holistic system in which ecosystems and farming work harmoniously to produce food that is safe, nutritious and environmentally sustainable. #agroecology #seedsovereignty #AFSA

[WATCH]: The Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development of Zimbabwe Hon. Davis Marapira arrives at the 5th Biennial Food Systems Conference. Follow all proceedings using #MyFoodIsAfrican #SeedIsLife #AAE2024

"You can't separate seed from family because seed is food and food is at the heart of any family gathering and celebration." - Bernard Sikuyongana (Chairperson, Zambia Crossborder Traders) on the value of celebration in the revival of African seed and food culture. #SeedIsLife

The Harare Declaration: Advancing Agroecology and Territorial Markets for Africa's Future As AFSA’s trailblazing Tripartite event concludes in Harare, Zimbabwe, we reflect on four days of impactful discussions, dynamic collaborations, and powerful commitments. Over 400

🌱Seed is life’s essence and nature’s true currency. [WATCH]: #MyFoodIsAfrican #SeedIsLife

A human right, the beginning of all life, and something to protect with all we have. #SeedSovereignty #SeedIsLife #OurSeedsOurRightsOurLives

New data from GRAIN show large-scale tree and crop planting projects for #carbon offsets are fuelling a new #landgrab in the global South. Over 9.1 million hectares, mostly in Africa, are at risk Details: grain.org/e/7190

“Can donors move $ into agroecology so that we can make sure that the crises we face in the world around #hunger, #biodiversity and #climatechange are able to be resolved through a key solution—agroecology. We know that it is not always easy for donors to move money into