Environmental Info

Theo de Jager, a prominent figure in South African agriculture, paints a vivid picture of the challenges and opportunities facing farmers not only in his home country but across the African continent. At the heart of his narrative is the contentious issue of land expropriation without compensation, a policy that ...

Theo de Jager discusses the potential opportunities for South African farmers in Africa, emphasizing the need to view it as a chance for growth rather than competition. He highlights the vast underutilized land and groundwater resources in Africa, presenting the continent as a wealthy region waiting to be unlocked. De ...

Theo de Jager engages in a discussion with Judy Sole, addressing various topics related to farming, agriculture, and the challenges faced by farmers in the modern world. The conversation delves into the critical issue of soil health and its impact on plant and human health. They explore the idea that ...

Judy Sole and Theo de Jager engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the intersection of farming practices, environmental impact, and the implications for human health. They explore the intricate relationship between soil health, plant growth, and the well-being of both farmers and consumers. The dialogue delves into the historical context ...

Judy Sole and Theo de Jager engaged in a thought-provoking conversation on the intricate connections between soil health, plant growth, and human well-being. They delved into the historical use of antibiotics and the evolving understanding of gut biome, drawing parallels to the health of soil. The discussion touched upon the ...

Here we have Boschveld Hens. They run completely on a vegetarian diet which in one sense is quite interesting because they are not vegetarian, they are omnivores, they do need protein. For those who know a little bit about hens, you will be able to judge quite quickly whether they ...

My name is Akim Riemer, I’m the General from the Green Gorilla’s and I classify myself as a soil nerd. I get very excited about soil and my focus is on producing a soil that I would regard as a forest floor soil, which means that you would have everything ...

Important: Watch “Alan Savory” on “How to fight desertification and end climate change“ People can have a reference to the clip that is there, but these are strategies that were developed for large extensive areas, what we call grazing lands, which are a component. It also fits into a context ...

Instead of neat rows of monoculture, forest gardens combine fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines and perennial vegetables together in one seemingly wild setting. This type of agroforestry mimics natural ecosystems and uses the space available in a sustainable way. UK-based Martin Crawford is one of the pioneers of ...

Aliou: My name is Aliou Sall, coming from Senegal, West Africa. I’m a Fisheries social anthropologist. When I talk about fisheries, I’m referring to small scale fisheries. Judy: That’s the kind of fisheries that we believe are most sustainable are small scale fisheries. Aliou: Yes of course. It’s the most ...