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Motsamai Cindi (top) and Lucky Nakaase (bottom) utilize sustainable building techniques to build a workshop. PHOTO: KATIE ROSTA '22/THE HAWK

Trainees learn sustainable building techniques on permaculture farm

Rosendal, South Africa — On a gray winter day in mid-June, Motsamai Cindi stood atop a half-finished sandbag wall, tempering sacks containing a mixture of 90% subsoil and 10% cement. Lucky Nakaase stood...

The Waaiport Farm is one of seven permaculture farms in South Africa PHOTO: Jackie Collins '21

Permaculture farmer combines modern technology and age-old agricultural methods

Rosendal, South Africa -- About eight kilometers (5 miles) from the three-digit population sign for Rosendal is a secluded farm on which a permaculture operation is being practiced, with a singular focus...

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