Why Africa’s agricultural crisis is a matter of race, class and epistemicide
Africa’s reliance on industrial agriculture reflects colonialism, inequality, and the erasure of indigenous knowledge, while intensive farming has driven soil degradation, environmental harm, poor nutrition and economic exploitation. Restoring agricultural sovereignty requires reclaiming indigenous knowledge, addressing land inequalities, and shifting toward regenerative ‘landculture’ centred on…
Africa's agricultural crisis stems from a confluence of factors rooted in race, class, and erasure of indigenous knowledge. This crisis is inseparable from the consequences of colonialism, inequality, and the suppression of local ecological wisdom. Intensive farming practices have inflicted lasting damage on the continent's soil and ecosystems, resulting in poor nutrition and economic exploitation.
To address these issues, Africa must reclaim its agricultural sovereignty by restoring indigenous knowledge, tackling land inequities, and shifting towards regenerative land practices centered on soil health, biodiversity, food security, and community wellbeing.
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