Dr Qinisani Qwabe | Inclusive Food Systems - S3E7

In this riveting episode of the 'Visions and Tones' podcast, our host (Dr. Tony Nyundu) delves into insightful conversations with Dr. Qinisani Qwabe, also known as Dr. Que, about indigenous foods and sustainable agriculture in South Africa.

Dr Que is a lecturer at the Nelson Mandela University in the Department of Agricultural Sciences. He holds a PhD. in Sustainable Food Systems from the University of the Free State (South Africa). He is the newly elected chairperson of the Australia-Africa Universities Early Career Researchers Network (AAUECRN). in 2020, he received the recognition of the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans. Dr Que is also the founder and host of the show - Harvest Chronicles. 

As an authority in his field, Dr. Que sheds light on the myriad possibilities and potential challenges related to indigenous vegetables, agro-biodiversity, and food security, particularly among small-scale farmers.

The episode explores Zulu culture, the decline of indigenous food consumption in South Africa, and argues for the critical role these food sources play in battling malnutrition and food insecurity. The discussion unravels the potential of indigenous foods in terms of nutrition and the economy, stressing the need for governments and farmers to prioritise them.

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