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It's an excellent approach of empowering farmers to make effective decisions, in a era where climate variability is the order of the day. Farmers will be able to integrate climate information in their production and marketing plans as well.

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International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners support Kenyan smallholder fish farmers with training on disease monitoring and boosting productivity https://lnkd.in/dm6-igYA

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Farmers should adapt their farming practices in order to become more resilient to climate change. This could involve using new methods, planting different crops, or managing resources like water more carefully. #officiallygreen #greenfellow The Green Institute

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Land tenure security, agricultural productivity, and conflict are intricately related with significant implications for the socioeconomic landscape in Africa. As the continent grapples with the challenges of food insecurity, poverty, and instability, understanding and addressing the relationship between these three elements is essential for food security and sustainable development. https://lnkd.in/dV6usxXG

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Women in agribusiness face unique challenges that can make it difficult to grow and sustain their businesses. From limited access to funding and resources to restricted market opportunities, women-led agribusinesses often operate without the support networks they need to thrive. These barriers not only impact their growth potential but also limit the transformative contributions women can make across the agricultural value chain. The VALUE4HER platform, initiated by AGRA in collaboration with Impact Africa Consulting Limited, is designed specifically to address these struggles. Through VALUE4HER, women in agribusiness gain access to vital financial resources, expert mentorship, and tailored training on sustainable farming practices. Register to join: https://lnkd.in/dqxsDmJg The initiative provides a support network that connects women to new markets, building pathways for their products to reach wider audiences. By focusing on inclusive finance and climate resilience, VALUE4HER empowers women with the tools and knowledge to overcome traditional barriers, making agribusiness not only viable but competitive. This platform amplifies the voices and contributions of women, creating a community where they can access guidance, exchange ideas, and take decisive steps toward growth and success. For women in agribusiness looking to scale, VALUE4HER is a lifeline that addresses the root challenges they face, paving the way for innovation, sustainability, and economic empowerment. #VALUE4HER #Womenempowerment #agribusiness #womenagripreneurs FEMNET - African Women's Development and Communication Network, Equality Now, Alliance for a Green Economy, Selina Wamucii, Shamba Pride, CREAWKenya, Nuru, Women's Empowerment Link (WEL), Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), GrowthAfrica, Jasiri4Africa, Nailab Accelerator Official, Enablis Entrepreneurial Network, @@iBizAfrica Incubation Center , Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Women In Sustainable Enterprises -WISE, Kenya Association of Women Business Owners, UN Women, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) African Women in Animal Resources Farming & Agribusiness Network (AWARFA-N) Nigeria Chapter, KENYA WOMEN MICROFINANCE BANK PLC, Women Farmers Association of Kenya (WoFaAK), GROOTS Kenya Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET), Strathmore University

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Agroforestry can ameliorate the effects of climate change and proliferation of farmer livelihood options.

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"Farmers need access to funding, infrastructure,to achieve food resilience.There is need for cohesion to gain agricultural knowledge hubs." Ms.Elyne Tirop Director, Sisei Youth Environmental Organisation(SYECO) #78thKENAFFAGM #SustainableAgriculture #FarmersVoice #AgriFoodSystems #Cultivatingthefuture

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Temporary #Job #Alert 📌 CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY PROFILES FOR LIVESTOCK VALUE CHAIN IN MARSABIT, ISIOLO, SAMBURU, AND LAIKIPIA COUNTIES The Resilience Think and Do Tank program aims at making quality data and analysis for decision-making available. The generated data and information will be foundational to the implementation of all other planned program activities i.e., development of investment opportunity profiles and supporting counties to promote investments through diverse forums. The program is therefore seeking eligible consultants to develop investment opportunity profiles for the livestock value chain in Marsabit, Isiolo, Samburu, and Laikipia counties. The consultancy will: 1. Provide county specific information on priority areas and opportunities in the livestock value chain. 2. Develop investment opportunity profiles 3. Collate relevant existing datasets and reports that can guide investments in the #Livestock #Valuechain by private and public sector actors in #Isiolo, #Samburu, #Laikipia, and #Marsabit counties. Interested individuals/firms should submit their applications by Monday 9th December 2024 at noon, East African Time. All applications should be submitted electronically via email to [email protected]. The email subject should be clearly titled “Consultancy for Development of Livestock Investment Opportunity Profiles – Resilience Think and Do Tank” https://lnkd.in/dpYV-aQs

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SNV's 5-year Inclusive Livestock Development for Smallholder Farmers (INCLUDE) Project, implemented in 21 districts of Uganda, builds upon the success of the recently concluded Integrated Smallholder Dairy Programme (ISDAP). At the recent Buhweju District Farmers Day, LC5 Chairman Deo Atuhaire commended SNV’s support for the Government of Uganda's livestock initiatives, emphasising the role of development partners like SNV in complementing national efforts to improve livelihoods. While ISDAP enabled 15,000 smallholder dairy farmers to enhance their livelihoods through small-scale integrated farming, focusing on dairy farming by increasing farm-level incomes, employment, and household food and nutrition security, the INCLUDE Project aims to empower 75,000 smallholder farmers in Kigezi, Greater Ankole, Rwenzori, and Busoga subregions to achieve resilient livelihoods and a living income through sustainable, high-frequency livestock-based practices. #InclusiveLivestock #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #UgandaAgriculture #SNV #ISDAP #FoodSecurity #ResilientFarming #EmpowerFarmers #LivestockDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda Wageningen University & Research MAAIF Uganda Makerere University Dairy Development Authority SNV Tanzania United Nations SDGs

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A new report highlights that over 60% of agrarian households in South Africa live below the food poverty line. It underscores the urgent need for land reform, and improved agricultural support and services in rural areas.

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🌾 Most Namibians in rural areas rely on farming for their livelihood. Enhancing agricultural productivity is crucial for poverty reduction and driving structural transformation. Financial inclusion is key to building a resilient rural economy, providing essential resources and tools to mitigate risks and adapt to changing conditions. 🌱 These were key highlights from yesterday's Public Lecture in Eenhana, Ohangwena Region. Click here to read more: bit.ly/3V1lDBt Missed the public lecture? Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3R7SpQf #FinancialInclusion #EconomicDevelopment #BankOfNamibia #RuralEmpowerment #Namibia

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The Crop Production Forecasts by Africa Agriculture Watch by AKADEMIYA2063 aim to provide more accurate and timely data on harvest and yields for 10 major crops across nearly 50 African countries. The timeliness, wide availability, and easy access to this type of data will allow stakeholders across the value chain to better plan and execute policy and business actions more efficiently. The data published in the briefs are generated through the Africa Crop Production (AfCP) model, an AI-based model applied to remotely sensed geo-biophysical data to produce estimates at pixel as well as administrative levels as early as the beginning of every growing season. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/exXpxYEs www.aagwa.org #RemoteSensing #MachineLearning #CropForecasts #AAgWa

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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA'S ADDRESS TO FOCUS ON AGRICULTURAL SECTOR'S TRANSFORMATION AND FOOD SECURITY-DR BULAYA 11th September 2024 Dr. Oliver Kandela Bulaya, the project coordinator of the Conservation Farming Unit (CFU), has expressed high expectations from the agricultural sector as President Hakainde Hichilema prepares to address the nation. In a press briefing, Dr. Bulaya highlighted key areas of focus that the president is expected to address. Dr. Bulaya emphasized that the president is expected to prioritize investment in the agricultural sector. This includes increasing budgetary allocation, supporting smallholder farmers, and investing in agricultural technology for mechanization. The address is also expected to cover strategies for ensuring food security, considering challenges such as climate change, best management practices, and sustainable farming. Effective management strategies for the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) are also anticipated to be outlined. Improving market access for local farmers through better infrastructure and transportation systems, as well as promoting crop diversification to reduce dependency on a few staple crops, are crucial aspects that the president is expected to address. Support for research and development in the agricultural sector, as well as strategies for engaging and empowering youth, fostering innovation, and encouraging entrepreneurship, are also anticipated to be highlighted in the address. Additionally, the importance of public-private partnerships to boost agricultural productivity is expected to be emphasized. Overall, President Hichilema's forthcoming address signifies a new era of commitment to transforming the agricultural sector and ensuring food security in the [email protected] UPND MEDIA TEAM

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Lets look at Enagaging private sector as a driving force in Agricultural Development; When looking at the World today, the rapidly changing environment is having significant implications on agricultural activities, sources of funding, and the nature of relationships within the sector. The growing economic activities and evolving context in Uganda, alongside advancements in business and electronic communication, have amplified the influence of the business community. Private sector engagement is emerging as a key driver of the much-needed transformation in our agricultural economy. The main objective for PSE is to enhance business sustainability, improve overall performance, and create more employment opportunities, particularly for youth and Women in a highly competitive job market. From a development perspective, engaging the private sector through Creating Shared Value—where company success is tied to social progress- proves to be a strategic way to achieve economic success. This is not a peripheral activity but central to business strategies. However, to drive effective private sector engagement (PSE) in the development world, there are critical elements that need close attention: Incentives: Businesses require incentives to participate in development efforts. Balance: It is crucial to strike a balance between development objectives and the commercial interests of Private Sector Partners (PSPs). Scalability: Scalable development programs are essential for most PSEs, focusing on efficiency, standardization, strategic use of subsidies, and a sustainability plan that excludes direct service delivery by development organizations. Adaptability: The private sector is inherently dynamic, allowing it to respond quickly to market shifts and new opportunities. Relationships: Strong personal and professional relationships are vital in PSE. These relationships take thoughtful effort and time to cultivate. During my career as the Grants and Development Field Coordinator with ACDI/VOCA, Livelihood Coordinator with Concern WorldWide, National Agribusiness Advisor with IFDC, Private Sector Development Specialist at AVSI, Country Projects' Manager with Solidaridad, I initiated, learned and adapted through various engagements with TVETs, secondary schools, agribusinesses, and companies. Each of these factors plays a critical role in either nurturing or hindering successful engagement. My PSE gurus and mentors lets continue listing the critical elements Ocen Emmanuel Andrew Ebong Susan Adong DOI Gilbert Kato DOROTHY NAJJINGO David SlaneLucy Asiimwe Martin Wamaniala Samuele Otim Rizzo Richard OBUKU Jimmy Oweka Ronald Onyangai Charles Adonyo JOSEPH KAWUKI KIGGUNDUJoseph Nkandu John Okello John Rachkara Bosco GumisirizaSarah Basemera Diana Nambatya Nsubuga, Ph.D. AJUNA TADEO Mawejje Harbert In future discussions, we will explore key implementation approaches in private sector engagement for sustainable development.

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I am pleased to share our new paper, which explores the challenges and barriers that hinder small-scale farmers' participation in livestock markets in sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on Zambia's Western Province. Using a qualitative research approach, the study identifies key socioeconomic, cultural, market, and policy factors that limit smallholder cattle farmers' engagement in the livestock industry. The findings highlight issues such as limited access to capital, infrastructure deficits, traditional practices, market instability, and inconsistent government policies. This research is highly relevant to Zambia's livestock business, as it has the potential to guide policymakers and stakeholders in designing targeted and sustainable interventions that can enhance smallholder farmers' participation, thereby boosting private-sector investment and fostering economic development in the region. Thank you, Professor Chisoni Mumba, and the team for this excellent research paper.

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Living income interventions in supply chains can address the root causes of poverty while mitigating many other human rights risks such as child and forced labour. But ensuring that farmers earn a living income still remains a challenge for businesses.   This is because buyers have limited visibility or control over variables such as land size, adoption of good agricultural practices, or prices received for other goods at the farm gate.   In the free webinar facilitated by Ardea International this Friday, Mark Birch, IDH Program Director Sustainable Procurement, Vaibhav P., IDH Senior Innovation Manager Better Income, and other industry experts will discuss how to achieve fairer value distribution in our agricultural supply chains. 👉 Interested? Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/dxef77zK #LivingIncome #SustainableProcurement

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