Construction of a Tippy tap
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 ( …
PELUM holds a Strategic Planning session for 2021 – 2026
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 partners with the SNPAS project on tree planting Activities
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 …
Hand Sanitizers and Facemasks for Essential workers in Civil Society
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 …
Farmers’ indigenous seed multiplication plots a success
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 …
Mbabane Urban Garden Project Officer Visits Happy Feet Farms
… 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. …
The dos and don’ts of composting
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 …
Farmers and local government leaders trained on Advocacy and lobbying
… 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 …
30 Volunteers get their hands dirty at the Mbabane Urban Garden
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 …
PELUM Swaziland embarks on a new project to promote Farmer Managed Seed Systems
… 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
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
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 in the News
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
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
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 …
Eswatini BT GM Cotton
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
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 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
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
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
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 Workshop for Local NGOs
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.