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Africa’s Agricultural Future Lies in Agroecology
A premise which has its roots in traditional knowledge and ecological principles, some people may find the term agroecology mysterious or esoteric. However, far from…
Food for Internationalist Thought
Food production and consumption are, by their very nature, internationalist concerns. Economic stability, political relations, the social reproduction of labour, and health care are not…
The International Trade Framework and Recurring Food Crises: Challenges and Possibilities for the Global South
The early stretch of the 21st century has been partly defined by recurring food crises, food price volatility, and uncertainty over agricultural production and distribution.…
Imperialism and Iraq’s Agricultural System
Historically and still today, imperialism has had, and continues to have, devastating effects on global agriculture. This is particularly evident in Iraq, which has suffered…
“Solidarity is the Foundation of any Struggle”
Interview with Karel Swart from the South African agricultural trade union CSAAWU. Introduction It is impossible to understand the agricultural sector in South Africa without…
Food Sovereignty in the 2020s
Let us begin by listing the crises. Today, there are currently 120 armed conflicts ongoing around the world. In many cases the devastation wrought by…
The Global Food Crisis in the Age of Catastrophe
We are now in the midst of a major worldwide food crisis characterised by rising hunger in a context of increasing ecological fragility. This crisis…
Towards a New Internationalist Strategy for Food Sovereignty
We all need to eat to live, but, curiously, the question about how to ensure that a steady supply of quality affordable food arrives at…