Category: Organic News
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Part-time Admin & Logistics Support Officer
The SAOSO Foundation and Voluntary Association (VA) support the development of organic and agroecological farming systems in South Africa through farmer networks, Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS), training programmes, and sector coordination projects and initiatives. To strengthen organisational operations and member support, the organisations seek to appoint a part-time Administrative and Logistics Support Officer to assist…
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SAOSO’s new leadership to boldly take the organic sector body into 2026!
The South African Organic Sector Organisation (SAOSO) is proud to introduce its newly elected leadership team, who will guide the organic and agroecological movement into its next chapter. Bakhusele Mathupha steps into the role of Chairperson, Sandile Mathenjwa takes on the position of Vice Chairperson, and Tandi Hopa joins as Secretariat. Together, they bring fresh…
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SAOSO’s AGM – December 2025
Save the Date! 📅 Join us for the South African Organic Sector Organisation (SAOSO) Annual General Meeting 🌱🗓️ When: 3 December 2025🕚 Time: 11am – 1pm The AGM is open to everyone interested in the future of organic agroecological agriculture in South Africa.Please register to attend here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jv2HWwP6TbqItY966Cbi9A#/registration ✨ Want to have your say?Only members…
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Agroecology and Organic Agriculture Leadership Course – South Africa
The Agroecology Promotion Programme (APP) Capacity Building presents the Agroecology and Organic Agriculture Leadership Course, a transformative learning journey designed to empower current and future leaders in the field of agroecology. This course, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), aims to strengthen leadership, policy influence, and market and business development to…
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Historic turning point for South Africa’s Pesticide Policy Framework: Department of Agriculture hosts first-ever inclusive colloquium
Stellenbosch, South Africa Press release: UnPoison In a landmark moment for agricultural reform and environmental justice, the National Department of Agriculture, convened a historic Colloquium on Pesticide Policy Framework last week, bringing together government departments, farmer associations, scientists, civil society, industry, labour, farm workers, and human rights organisations in an unprecedented, multi-sectoral dialogue on pesticide…