Sustainable agriculture
Discover the Shamengo pioneers who protect the planet!
Peggy Pascal
Kibera / Kenya
I pioneered farming in a bag
In Kenya, soaring food prices mean that those who live in slums go without vegetables in their diet, causing vitamin deficiencies and malnutrition. Pegga has reintroduced vegetables to these populations with her farm-in-a-bag. The vegetable garden in a bag is now a common sight...
Future Shamengo pioneers in Milan
27 May 2015
Milan is hosting the 2015 World Expo and putting a spotlight on food, the key issue of the 3rd millennium. Over 140 countries, companies and civil society organisations will be taking part in this global experiment, including our Shamengo pioneers.
When ducks fly to the rescue of rice
21 April 2015
To grow his organic rice in France’s Camargue region, Bernard Poujol uses an unusual technique: ducks in his rice fields eliminate the need for pesticides. He imported the idea from our Japanese pioneer Takao Furuno.
When administration and agriculture don't get along...
26 February 2014
Last monday, Emmanuel Giboulot, an organic wine maker from Burgundy appeared in court for refusing to treat his vineyards; his story looks strangley like our pioneer's Olivier Cousin and allows a shot reflexion...
When administration and agriculture don't get along...
29 October 2013
Last monday, Emmanuel Giboulot, an organic wine maker from Burgundy appeared in court for refusing to treat his vineyards; his story looks strangley like our pioneer's Olivier Cousin and allows a shot reflexion...