PELUM Eswatini has embarked on another venture in developing an Urban Garden in Ezulwini. This concept began in 2018 when it first started in Mbabane.Recently about almost 30 volunteers braved the heat to remove Invasive …
In the serene parts of Maguga, PELUM member organizations participated in a compost training at Mnyokane aimed at improving their knowledge on compost making and the different legume species that improve soil fertility that were …
The adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been felt in most households through the financial burden brought about by job losses. However, there is something that can be done to ease the burden of …
As part of the capacity-building pillar, PELUM Eswatini conducted Exchange Visits among member organizations to learn amongst each other and implement in their respective organizations. That way, the organizations extension officers will then share the …
PELUM Eswatini had an opportunity for Member and Partner Organizations, to visit COSPE Seedbank Launch at Kalanga. The seed bank is a strategic way or place where farmers keep their indigenous seed varieties for storage …
PELUM Eswatini continues to participate in the Ekuphileni Farmers Market aimed at promoting the sale of organic produce from local farmers and NGOs. This Market is primarily a useful awareness-raising tool for spreading the message …
Tenvelo is an NGO that provides training, coaching, and mentorship support to communities on activities and programs based on addressing the plight of marginalized groups of people. Programs that have an emphasis on eco-friendly go-green …
… Event graced by the Hon. Minister of Agriculture In the central part of Eswatini, at Esibayeni Lodge a two-day event was hosted by PELUM Association Regional Secretariat (R.S) in partnership with PELUM Eswatini. The …
Dlamini Banele Buckum is a 24-year-old young man who was inspired to explore the world of agroecology by a project he did while he was a student at Khuphuka High School. Banele has received further …
Eswatini has just been hit by Cyclone Eloise and a large part of the country suffered from floods that damaged not only infrastructure but also agricultural fields and backyard gardens. Flood water can be contaminated …
As a network of NGOs that are working to advance food security and environmental sustainability in farming systems, we realize that this requires an integrated soil fertility management approach that maximizes crop production while minimizing …
One of the frequent complaints we hear about practicing organic farming is that it’s difficult to manage pests without the use of chemical pesticides. However, there is a home remedy that can be used to …
PELUM Eswatini in partnership with PELUM Zambia conducted a two-day survey at the Mbabane Urban Garden on the impact of Covid – 19 on food security Systems to local farmers. The farmers expressed concern that …
PELUM Eswatini, in collaboration with COSPE Eswatini and the Department of Agricultural Research and Specialist Services (DARSS) of Ministry of Agriculture, held a farmer-managed seed systems workshop for extension officers and project officers of member …
In August Eswatini experienced the first seasonal rains thus prompting the scheduled SNPAS tree planting activities to commence in all 7 communities namely Luzelweni, KaZulu, Mhlumeni, KaNdinda, Shewula, Velezizweni, and Emvembili. This tree planting initiative …
Due to the global pandemic, there are a few ways to use in controlling the spread of Covid 19, which is to follow the proper safety measures for example to wash your hands frequently ( …
Following the conclusion of our previous Strategic Plan, we held a strategic planning meeting, as technical staff and the PELUM Eswatini Board to begin the process of crafting our strategic plan for the next 5 …
PELUM Eswatini has partnered with the SNPAS (Strengthening the Protected Area System of Swaziland) project of the Eswatini National Trust Commission (ENTC) to conduct a tree planting activity in selected parts of the country. A …
To support our member organizations that have been continuing to provide essential services during this pandemic, PELUM Swaziland took the initiative to distribute hand sanitizers and face masks. This was done in an effort to …
Following the successful distribution of OPV maize and bean seeds to farmers, the seed multiplication fields have thrived and are now ready for harvest. This project aimed to encourage the development of seed banks in …
… attends intensive Permaculture Design Course in Groot Marico… PELUM Project Officer, Phiwokuhle Shongwe, attended a ten-day Permaculture Design Course at Groot Marico found in North West province South Africa, on the Happy Toes Farm. …
Studies have shown that over 51 percent of the trash that goes to landfills (including food scraps, paper, garden trimmings, and wood) is compostable. Once food reaches the landfills, the scraps begin to decompose, releasing …
… 70 attend workshop at ACAT Farm in Mbuluzi Advocacy and Lobbying skills are necessary to ensure communities are able to achieve development goals that are appropriate and sustainable. That is why PELUM Association in …
We recently conducted the first volunteer day of 2020, where about 30 volunteers from our member organisations, students from Waterford KaMhlaba, and other concerned citizens came to lend a hand at the Agroecology Training and …
… Project also promotes agroecology backyard gardens PELUM Swaziland has embarked on an exciting new project that seeks to build resilient seed systems across Eswatini through the promotion of locally adapted farmer saved seeds, their …
Growing Together Spring Soil Preparation Ah, the sweet smell of spring. It’s such a refreshing time! The warm sunshine feels so good on our skin and melts away our winter blues. Colorful blooms are popping …
PELUM Attends Seed Savers Exchange Meeting in South Africa PELUM Swaziland and member organisation ACAT Lilima Swaziland participated in a two-day seed savers exchange meeting organised by Biowatch South Africa. The two-day event began with …
PELUM Swaziland in the News PELUM Swaziland was in the news again. An article in the Times of Swaziland on August 14 in the farming section on page 25 featured our first harvest at the …
Guba Wins Lush Spring Prize for Social & Environmental Regeneration People all over the world are developing ways to live in harmony with nature and each other. They are generating renewable resources, restoring ecosystems, nurturing …
Seed Fair and Discussion On June 11th -12th COSPE in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Swaziland Rural Women Assembly, Chakaza Mfati, PELUM Swaziland and Swaziland National Agricultural Union held a Seed Fair and a …
An Open Letter to the Cotton Board Eswatini has grown its first crop of genetically modified (GM) BT cotton. The GM cotton was grown by Nisela Farms in the Big Bend region. These modified cotton …
Stakeholders Meeting A very big thank you to everyone who came to our meeting at Endibanweni in Mbabane. We appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to come and provide us with input …
PELUM in the News PELUM has been making headlines recently. Be sure to keep your eyes open for more stories to come in the news as PELUM continues to make headway with our Agroecology Training …
How to Make Bokashi Bokashi composting is an anaerobic process that relies on inoculated bran to ferment kitchen waste, including meat and dairy, into a safe soil builder and nutrient-rich tea for your plants. This …
Successful Workshop for Trainers on Water Harvesting and Water Efficient Farming Due to changing climatic conditions in Swaziland, PELUM Swaziland in partnership with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) conducted a workshop for trainers …
30 Extension Officers Trained on Permaculture Design From the 18th to 29th of June, PELUM Swaziland was happy to host a two-week Permaculture Design Course training at the ACAT Training and Demonstration Unit in Mbuluzi.
Biosafety Capacity-Building Workshop PELUM Swaziland in partnership with Third World Network and Africa Centre for Biodiversity held a Biosafety Capacity Building workshop at Bethel Court on the 30th March 2017.
