Resources
Access a range of publications including research reports, position papers, and practical tools that inform and support food system transformation. These resources reflect the insights and evidence emerging from our work and partnerships.
Reports
The Impact Of The South African Drought As Experienced By Smallholder Farmers
The Masiphumelele Nourished Child Programme (NCP): Providing Inspiration for Addressing Child Nutrition at Community Level
Data Quality Report
Workshop Report: Designing a smallholder farmer-focused agri-hub
Reflection document for the Food Lab Advisory Board
PMBEJD Research Report
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News
Stay informed with the latest insights, stories, and reflections from the Southern Africa Food Lab community. Here we share news, thought pieces, and updates on our work and the broader food system.
Innovation and collaboration are critical to addressing food insecurity
Sunday October 16 marked the 53rd observance of World Food Day, which is aimed at highlighting the ...
Recipes for partnering: ingredients and methods for food system change in South Africa
Partnering and collaboration are essential elements for food system change, particularly in South Africa ...
Ethekwini municipality, SA food lab partnership aims to strengthen local food networks impacted by covid-19
DURBAN – EThekwini Municipality has partnered with the South African Food Lab to promote agro-ecology hubs in the ...
R3 million potato harvest gone! Joye fights to get back up
A multi-award-winning farmer is struggling to recover after she had to watch 30 hectares of potato ...
Agriculture, nutrition and health week
Stellenbosch University and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine co-hosted ...
A unique food and nutrition journey
Worcester was recently the location of a “learning journey” where participants gained first-hand ...
Why food affordability? Exploring social justice and political economy imperatives
It costs at least R800 per month to ensure that a child eats enough nutritious meals to grow and ...
Thirty farmers in Inchanga aim to supply vegetables locally
The average household food basket in South Africa increases by R354.22 or 8.9% (February 2022 statistic) ...
Diversity and inequality in farming futures
The shrinking of farm sizes that prevents smallholder farmers to earn a living income is a major ...
A look at how these 30 farmers are trying to feed their communities
The average household food basket in South Africa increases by R354.22 or 8.9% (February 2022 ...
Child-centric approach needed to achieve equitable food system
Without discounting the innumerable horrors of the pandemic we are living through, Covid-19 ...
Land and food: the enduring impact of land expropriation on food systems in South Africa
“Legacies of enslavement and cattle theft are forgotten in our memories of land ...
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