Agroecology - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Agroecology

From painter to pioneer: How agroecology transformed Gondo’s life, his community in Zvimba

There, he learned methods to conserve water and rejuvenate poor soils. Today, he’s not only applying those methods, but also sharing them with others.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 7, 2025

From painter to pioneer: How agroecology transformed Gondo’s life, his community in Zvimba

Continued innovation is difficult to sustain without consistent production.

African countries cannot continue suffering from malnutrition when there is such diversity of foods.

By Charles Dhewa Jun. 5, 2025

Continued innovation is difficult to sustain without consistent production

Tracking sources of food makes it possible for consumers to know if what they are buying is, indeed, agroecology and organic or not.

By Charles Dhewa Jun. 4, 2025

Village Rhapsody: Climate change mitigation through agroecology: Carbon sequestration and emission reduction

Agroecology presents a powerful, nature-based solution for climate change mitigation through its dual role in carbon sequestration and emission reduction.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Nov. 10, 2024

Village Rhapsody: Climate change mitigation through agroecology: Carbon sequestration and emission reduction

To what extent can a few beneficiaries transform a whole community?

Some interventions target vulnerable households hoping to improve their socio-economic status to match other community members.

By Charles Dhewa Oct. 30, 2024

To what extent can a few beneficiaries transform a whole community?

Making benefits of sustainable agriculture visible to all through agroecology

Addressing some of the market challenges might entail revisiting beneficiary models toward community investment models that also embrace local champions.

By Charles Dhewa Oct. 23, 2024

Making benefits of sustainable agriculture visible to all through agroecology

The critical emerging role of food historians in advancing African agroecology

Every African community has a deep history of its food system including intricate details on what has changed in the local food systems over the years.

By Charles Dhewa Oct. 9, 2024

The critical emerging role of food historians in advancing African agroecology

Using agroecology to correct misconceptions about African food systems

When a restorative mindset is cultivated, young Africans will feel that eating indigenous food like mutakura in public is much better than eating fast foods.

By Charles Dhewa Sep. 18, 2024