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Urban Farming in South Africa

Urban Farming in South Africa

Echocast Radio
Education, Sports & Recreation

Urban Farming is emerging as one of the most sustainable ways to combat the growing food shortage and rising food costs. No more so than in South Africa. Join host, Chris Luyt, and guests as they share tips and tricks on how to start your own Urban Farm... and to have a lekker time doing it! You can also carry on the discussion on Urban Farming and all things Green on our Facebook Group on the following link: http://bit.ly/GreenFBGroup #UrbanFarming #UrbanAgriculture #Podcast

7 - EP07: The need for sustainable, urban farming during Covid-19
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  • 7 - EP07: The need for sustainable, urban farming during Covid-19

    Lynn-Dee van Rensburg, the owner of the Free Living Health Store, joins Chris via a Zoom call as they chat about the health and healing benefits of food and how apparent is has become, during Covid-19 Lockdown, that sustainable urban farming has become critical to avoid mass food shortages and to maintain health levels. You can find out more about the Free Living Health Store at www.free-living.co.za or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/freelivinglife/ You can also carry on the discussion on Urban Farming and all things Green on our Facebook Group on the following link: http://bit.ly/GreenFBGroup #UrbanFarming #SustainableFarming #Podcast

    Wed, 29 Apr 2020 - 15min
  • 6 - EP06: Taking your produce to market

    Lizette Grobler, joins Chris in studio again as they chat through some guidelines and tips for Urban Farmers when it comes to selling produce... Everything from packaging to pricing and how to handle buyers and market agents. Lizette is one of the founders of KOS Community, an online fresh produce and grocery shop which supports Urban Farmers and build community through shopping. You can find out more about KOS Community on their webpage (http://www.kos.community/) or their Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/kos.community/). You can also carry on the discussion on Urban Farming and all things Green on our Facebook Group on the following link: http://bit.ly/GreenFBGroup #UrbanFarming #UrbanAgriculture #Podcast

    Wed, 08 Jan 2020 - 24min
  • 5 - EP05: How to sell your produce

    Guest, Lizette Grobler, joins Chris in studio as they chat through the various ways Urban Farmers are able to sell their produce. Lizette is one of the founders of KOS Community, an online fresh produce and grocery shop which supports Urban Farmers and build community through shopping. You can find out more about KOS Community on their webpage (http://www.kos.community/) or their Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/kos.community/). You can also carry on the discussion on Urban Farming and all things Green on our Facebook Group on the following link: http://bit.ly/GreenFBGroup #UrbanFarming #SellingOnline #Podcast

    Thu, 02 Jan 2020 - 52min
  • 4 - EP04: Lappies, Feeding Africa and Fishify with Rikalize

    Rikalize Reinecke is back in studio with Chris to chat about the Lappies System (her Modular Aquaponics System project which won Gold at this year's Tunisia International Science Fair), Feeding Africa Unlimited (a project started up for Urban Farmers in the townships through donor funding) and Fishify, an Aquaponics & Aquaculture Management App. You can also carry on the discussion on Urban Farming and all things Green on our Facebook Group on the following link: http://bit.ly/GreenFBGroup #UrbanFarming #Aquaponics #Aquaculture #Podcast

    Wed, 18 Dec 2019 - 36min
  • 3 - EP03: Aquaponics, with guest Rikalize Reinecke

    Rikalize Reinecke goes to school, just like the average kid in their late teens. But unlike them, she has an unusual side business... she runs her own aquaculture and aquaponics business, and her venture is growing by the day. Today she joins Chris in studio to chat through her journey and how Aquaponics can be a potential method for Urban Farmers in South Africa. You can also carry on the discussion on Urban Farming and all things Green on our Facebook Group on the following link: http://bit.ly/GreenFBGroup #UrbanFarming #Aquaponics #Podcast

    Tue, 10 Dec 2019 - 53min
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