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Urban Farming

Ugly vegetables create a beautiful story
The Green Guardian
/ 4 September 2024

Ugly vegetables create a beautiful story

A small agricultural miracle is transforming a community in the Cradle of Humankind

By Derek Davey
Urban mushroom farming in South Africa is a space saving, eco-friendly revolution
The Green Guardian
/ 16 July 2024

Urban mushroom farming in South Africa is a space saving, eco-friendly revolution

An ‘exchange of magic’ is required between growers and mushrooms to get consistent results

By Derek Davey
Urban agriculture can improve livelihoods and food systems in the city
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

Urban agriculture can improve livelihoods and food systems in the city

With basic training and technology, urban farmers can create lower prices and address waste issues

By Naudé Malan
Creating food security through training, technology and the establishment of Buy-Back Centres for recycling waste
Partner Content
/ 17 May 2024

Creating food security through training, technology and the establishment of Buy-Back Centres for recycling waste

Initiatives by the Gauteng Department of Social Development, Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment

By Thabo Mohlala
There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens
The Green Guardian
/ 16 April 2024

There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens

Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food

By Derek Davey
Urban farms in Joburg are a jolly good idea
The Green Guardian
/ 16 March 2024

Urban farms in Joburg are a jolly good idea

Anyone can grow their own food. It may be hard work, but you learn as you go and it is rewarding

By Derek Davey
The green mind: ​Xolani Hlongwa
Article
/ 2 March 2018

The green mind: ​Xolani Hlongwa

Green Camp showcases urban farming, urban renewal project applying indigenous knowledge systems and based mostly on renewing the inner environment

By Kwanele Sosibo

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