Food Forest Podcast
as guest
How farmers regenerate Africa with food forests
Jyde Hamoonga
In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Jyde Hamoonga, a policy and communications specialist with World Vision Zambia, about the transformative impact of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) in Zambia. They explore how integrating farming with nature can restore degraded landscapes, improve soil fertility, and enhance drought resilience. Jyde shares inspiring stories of local champions implementing FMNR, the role of youth in driving innovation, and how embedding FMNR into government policy can scale sustainable agricultural practices. The conversation emphasizes community engagement, research partnerships, and the power of storytelling to foster environmental restoration and sustainable development.
Points clés à retenir
- - FMNR unites farming and nature for resilient agriculture.
- Community involvement is key to FMNR’s success.
- Changing mindsets remains one of the biggest challenges.
- Local champions inspire wider adoption of FMNR practices.
- FMNR improves soil fertility and moisture retention.
- Drought resilience grows through regenerative land management.
- Research partnerships validate and strengthen FMNR practices.
- Farmers’ stories are powerful tools for education and inspiration.
- Integrating FMNR into policy ensures wider, lasting impact.
- Youth engagement drives innovation and future sustainability.
Liens utiles
- World Vision Zambia WebSite – https://worldvision.co.zm/
