MONDAY 28 January 2019 - Agroecology 21st Conference · Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food...

MONDAY 28 January 2019

Venue CENTRE FOR THE BOOK 62 Queen Victoria St, Cape Town City Centre

IZIKO MUSEUM 25 Queen Victoria St, Gardens, Cape Town

6 SPIN ST GALLERY6 Spin St, Cape Town

City CentreTime Plenary Sorghum Millet Amphitheatre8:00 - 9:00 Registration9:00 - 9:30 Opening ceremony

Opening address: Method Gundidza, Earthlore Foundation; Siphokazi Jonas, University of Cape Town; Thombithini Ndwandwe, Zimele Rural Empowerment Organisation

9:30 - 10:00 Introductions10:15 Formal welcome:

Professor Loretta Feris, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Transformation, University of Cape Town

Keynote: Dr Caterina Batello, Former Team Leader, Plant Production and Protection, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Creating synergies and partnership to scale up agroecology at regional and global level: Moving from dialogue to action

Introduction to the conference: Associate Professor Rachel Wynberg, SARChI Bio-economy Chair, University of Cape Town

11:15 - 11:45 TEA

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6 SPIN ST GALLERY6 Spin St,

Cape Town City CentreTime Plenary Sorghum Millet Mind Space

11:45 - 13:00 Theme: Urban agroecology

The role of the City in agroecology and urban agriculture

Panel: Stephen Granger, Lance Greyling, Margie Murcott, Liezel Kruger-Fountain, Malcolm Cupido, Joanne Jackson, City of Cape Town; Karen Harrison, Indego Consulting; Kurt Ackerman, Oranjezicht City Farm

Theme: Landscapes, science and biodiversity Chair: Dr Caterina Batello

1) Science, agroecology and food security Presentation: Professor Raymond Auerbach, Nelson Mandela University

2) Conservation of soil biological diversity to achieve sustainability: Understanding the role of agroecology Presentation: Emogine Mamabolo, Agricultural Research Council

3) Enhancing the biodiversity of beneficial insect predators through agroecological practices Presentation: Maria Makwela, University of South Africa

4) Conserving natural enemies in the agricultural landscape of the Sundays River Valley Presentation: Alistair Galloway, Stellenbosch University

Theme: Agroecology and IT Chair: Dr Laura Pereira

1) ICT 4 Agroecology: Farmer- participatory agroecological research in Tanzania Presentation: Dr Angelika Hilbeck, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

2) iZindaba Zokudla: A history Presentation: Dr Naudé Malan, University of Johannesburg

3) Social learning and innovation findings, a food surplus and market transformation mobile application initiative (Food for Us) Presentation: Sarah Jane Durr, Thato Tantsi, Professor Heila Lotz-Sisitka, Rhodes University

Theme: The Seed and Knowledge Initiative

The Seed and Knowledge Initiative: Learning from each other Talking circle: Elfrieda Pschorn-Strauss, John Wilson, Delmah Ndlovu, Juliet Nangamba, Roseline Mukonoweshuru, Frances Davies, SKI Partners

13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH: COMPANY GARDENS

14:00 - 14:45 Keynote:Dr Emile Frison, International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems

Agroecology and health

14:45 - 16:15 Theme: Sustainable farming in the Western Cape

Sustainable farming in the Western Cape Panel: Facilitated by Professor Kennedy Dzama, Dr Elmi Lotze and Dr Rhoda Malgas, Sustainability Institute

Theme: Consumers and markets Chair: Rhoda Malgas

1) Market and market arrangements as resistance: Cases from Luoland, West Kenya Presentation: Professor Paul Hebinck, Wageningen University

2) Supporting an indigenous food economy for social and ecological resilience: Chefs and drought as an opportunity in Cape TownPoster presentation: Jenny Willis, Centre of Excellence in Food Security, University of the Western Cape

3) An agro-urban food system for agroecology in the 21st Century Presentation: Dr Marc Wegerif, University of Pretoria

4) Introducing the Good Food Network Presentation: Anna Shevel, Good Food Network

Theme: Health and agroecology Chair: Dr Emile Frison

1) The right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress for small farmers facing pesticide hazards Presentation: Professor Leslie London, University of Cape Town

2) Integrating nutrition into agroecology for strengthened rural resilience Presentation: Sasha Mentz-Lagrange, Niche Unity and Peter Gubbels, Groundswell International

3) Permaculture for sustainable nutrition: Lessons from Malawi Presentation: Stacia and Kristoff Nordin, Never-ending Food

4) Seed Security Assessment of the four most vulnerable districts in Zimbabwe: Issues limiting the contribution of farmer-led seed systems to food and nutrition security Presentation: Dr Claid Mujaju, Seed Services Institute, Zimbabwe

Theme: Agroecology in practice

Participatory agroecological approaches to building resilient, equitable communities Participatory session: Soils, Food and Healthy Communities, Malawi and Cornell University with photos, recipes, farmers and researchers. Professor Rachel Bezner Kerr, Cornell University; Burton Gama; Towera Nyasulu; Laifolo Dakishoni; David Banda; and Chipiliro Dzanja,Soils, Food and Healthy Communities (SFHC),Stephanie Enloe and Sidney Madsen, Cornell University

16:15 - 16:30 TEA


IZIKO MUSEUM 25 Queen Victoria St, Gardens,

Cape Town6 SPIN ST GALLERY

6 Spin St, Cape Town City CentreTime Plenary Sorghum Millet Mind Space

16:35Opening: Insecthibition Meet at the Iziko Amphitheatre to walk to 6 Spin Street Gallery

17:00 Opening of the Insecthibition

18:00 - 19:30 Biowatch Birthday Celebration All invited!

TUESDAY 29 January 2019

8:30 Poetry: Xolisa Bangani8:35 - 8:45 Farmer input:

Why agroecology mattersMagda Campbell, Beacon Organics

8:45 - 9:15 Keynote: Seed systems, biodiversity conservation and food security: Is there a nexus?Professor Albert Modi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of KwaZulu-Natal

9:15 - 9:30 Discussion

9:30 - 11:00 Theme: Farmers’ rights and seed policy Chair: Dr Million Belay

1) Seed policy in India and Tanzania Presentation: Shalini Bhutani

2) African perspectives on farmers’ rights Presentation: Kudzai Kusena, National Genebank of Zimbabwe and University of Cape Town

3) Social movements and farmers’ rights/peasants’ rightsPresentation: Delmah Ndlovhu, ZIMSOFF

4) Access to seeds as access to food: Unpacking South Africa’s seed and agricultural legislative environment and what it means for the poor and marginalised Presentation: Busiso Moyo and Lucien Limache, Legal Resources Centre

Theme: Participatory agroecological approaches to building resilient, equitable communities

Linking agroecology to resilient food systems: Translating policy into practice Panel: Lewis Hove, FAO; Dr Laura Pereira, University of London/University of KwaZulu-Natal; Garikai Magaya, Development and Humanitarian Practitioner; Professor Paramu Mafongoya, University of KwaZulu-Natal


Agroecological experiences in the South African Lowveld Presentation: Dr Anri Manderson, Hoedspruit Hub; Dr Cryton Zazu, AWARD; Bigboy Mkhabela, AWARD; Nelson Ngoveni, Hoedspruit Hub


Urban agroecology from a smallholder’s perspective Fishbowl: A reflection of the two year “Urban Agroecology Research for Food Security and Income Generation within Cape Town and Maputo”, supporting farmers as researchers, creating Guidelines for Good Agricultural Practices and with encouraging outcomes such as building solidarity between farmers: Nicole Paganini, Humboldt University; Zayaan Khan, University of Cape Town; Alberto Luis and Alzira Mahalambe, Mozambique farmers

11:00 - 11:30 TEA



6 SPIN ST GALLERY


11:30 - 13:00 Theme: Seed systems (flash slide shows) Chair: Associate Professor Rachel Wynberg

1) Seed system resilience Kudzai Kusena, University of Cape Town

2) Linking smallholder farmers to viable seed sources Bulisani Ncube, University of Cape Town

3) Genetically Modified Maize and ecological de-skilling Maya Marshak, University of Cape Town

4) Saving and exchanging traditional seed Jaci van Niekerk, University of Cape Town

5) The “Silent Scream” of “Pathetic Seeds”: Exploring a Feminist Ethic of Care as a means to broaden the scope of current GM crop risk appraisal in South Africa Jen Whittingham, University of Cape Town

6) Power, influence and the imperative to transition to agroecology Glenn Ashton, Stellenbosch University

7) Understanding seed and farmers’ rights from a South African Constitutional perspective Dr Ngaya Munuo, University of Cape Town

Theme: Agroecology and learning Chair: Professor Heila Lotz-Sisitka

1) Generative grassroots learning in reconfiguring the agrarian landscape through local learning networks in changing times Presentation: Tichaona Pesanayi, Lwande Maqwelane, Live Matiwane, Rhodes University

2) We’re ready, the system is not: Youth perspectives on agricultural transitions Presentation: Luke Meterlekamp, Stellenbosch University

3) University campuses as seedbeds for fighting hunger and co-engineering food security through agroecology – case studies Presentation: Felix Donkor, University of South Africa

Theme: Communication

Telling impactful agroecology stories: Learn how to grow the impact of agroecology projects through effective and creative communication.Panel: Helena Kingwill, Earth Shine Productions; Natalie Nolte, Jacqueline van Meygaarden, Cosmos Productions; Stefanie Swanepoel, African Earth Rights; Lara Taylor, Content Lounge; Jemima Spring, Sea-Change MediaGuest panellist:Alison Moultrie, Sunshine Cinema representative

Theme: Agroecology – a feminist perspective

Agroecology as feminist praxis: Land, seeds and labour - Women hold more than half the sky Talking circle: Mercia Andrews, Trust for Community Outreach and Education; Dr Donna Andrews, University of the Western Cape; Dr Suzall Timm, Wits University; Haidee Swanby, University of the Western Cape

13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH: COMPANY GARDENS

14:00 - 14:45 Keynote: Healthy, sustainable food as a human rightPregs Govender, Former Deputy Chair, South African Human Rights Commission

14:45 - 16:15 Theme: Research practice for agroecology

Different ways of knowing: Ethical research practice in agroecology Talking circle: Rachel Wynberg, University of Cape Town; Elfrieda Pschorn-Strauss, Seed and Knowledge Initiative; Jaci van Niekerk, University of Cape Town; Jen Whittingham; Rachel Bezner Kerr, Cornell University; Dr Saskia von Diest, Stellenbosch University

Theme: Curricula and extension

Integrating agroecology in tertiary educationFacilitated workshop: Biowatch; University of Stellenbosch/Sustainability Institute

Theme: Consumers and markets Chair: Gertrude Pswarayi-Jabson

1) Adoption of edible fynbos in the Western Cape: A consumer preference study Presentation: Chimwemwe Tembo-Phiri, Stellenbosch University and Rhoda Malgas, Stellenbosch University

2) The South African Organic Sector Association (SAOSO)’s strategy to upscale organic and agroecological practices in South Africa: Progress, challenges and opportunities

Presentation: Matthew Purkis, SAOSO and Sasha Mentz-Lagrange, Participatory Guarantee System South Africa

3) Consumer education for agroecology: Beyond organicsPresentation: Sonia Mountford, Eategrity

Theme: Agroecology and social care

Agroecology and social care: Learning to speak other peoples’ languages through Farming with Care Experiential session: Paul Bordoni; Sonja Kruse; Kurt Ackermann; Carlo Randall; Renshia Manuel; Pricilla de Bruyn; John Parker



Cape Town

6 SPIN ST GALLERY


16:15 - 16:30 TEA

16:30 - 17:30 Plenary and feedback

17:30 Plenary closure

WEDNESDAY 30 January 20198:30 - 8:35 Performance piece:

InvisibilitiesMaya Marshak, Cara Stacey and Diana Ocholla

8:35 - 8:45 Farmer input: Why agroecology matters Delmah Ndlovhu, ZIMSOFF

8:45 - 9:15 Keynote: Agroecology in the African contextDr Million Belay, Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) and International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES)

9:15 - 9:30 Discussion

9:30 - 11:00 Theme: Land and development paradigms Chair: Professor Rachel Bezner Kerr

1) Corporate capture of food and agriculture policy in South Africa, what is to be done?Presentation: Dr David Fig, University of Cape Town and Biowatch South Africa

2) Marx, soil and the Metabolic Rift: Notes toward a social science of land Presentation: Professor Lesley Green, University of Cape Town

3) The Green Revolution under critique: How AGRA is deepening the Global Metabolic Rift Presentation: Julia Ruff, Albert Ludwigs-University Freiburg, University of Cape Town and the Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok

4) Food sovereignty encourages communities to take responsibility for food and health Presentation: Barbara Baloyi, University of Cape Town


Agroecology and dietary change Panel: Brittany Kesselman, University of KwaZulu-Natal; Loubie Rusch, Making Kos; Zayaan Khan, University of Cape Town and Gogo Qho, KwaZulu-Natal

Theme: Agroecology in the Western Cape

Policy framework for agroecology from an environmental, biodiversity and agricultural perspective in the Western Cape Panel: John Wilson, Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning; Rupert Koopman, Cape Nature; Rudolph Roscher, Western Cape Department of Agriculture

Theme: Regenerative approaches to agroecology

Regenerative approaches to agroecology: Connecting seeds to culture and nature Talking circle: Simon Mitambo, African Biodiversity Network; Chester Chituwu, CELUCT; Method Gundidza, Earthlore Foundation

11:00 - 11:30 TEA



Cape Town6 SPIN ST GALLERY

6 Spin St, Cape Town City CentreTime Plenary Sorghum Millet Mind Space11:30 - 13:00 Theme: Slow Food

Panel: Dr Laura Pereira, Sustainability Institute; Francesco Sottile, DARCH, University of Palermo; Themba Chauka, SlowFood South Africa; Loubie Rusch, SlowFood South Africa; Hilda Adams, Weskus Mandjie, Slow Fish

Theme: Land and agroecology

A facilitated conversation

Theme: New visions for agroecology Chair: Dr David Fig

1) Agroecology as a practice: Challenges and opportunities from mainstreamingPresentation: Nirmala Nair, School of Practical Sustainability

2) The power of seed: Social investment, democracy and sustainable livelihoods Presentation: Saskia van Oosterhout

3) Knowledge, equity and agroecology: Reflections on participatory research in Malawi and Tanzania Presentation: Professor Rachel Bezner Kerr, Cornell University

Theme: Farmer knowledge exchange

13:00 - 13:30 Plenary: Closure and reflections

13:30 - 14:30 LUNCH AND TREE PLANTING CEREMONY

14:30 - 17:00 Plenary: Afternoon reserved for civil society and SKI partner discussion

16:30 Theme: Biodiversity and agroecologyInsect interactions: Threat or threatened?Panel: TBC

17:30 PUBLIC OPENING OF INSECTHIBITION

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