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🌍 Harvest Highlights: The role of agroecology and regenerative agriculture in farming and food systems in Africa. The Post-Event report from the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH) in Nairobi, Kenya, and online, 7-9 May 2024 🌱 See the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e-eR5Sdp And the Harvest Highlights below 👇 💡 Key Outcomes: - Focus on agroecology and regenerative practices. - Improve fertilizer affordability and access. - Provide tools for policy, finance, and capacity building. 🔑 Key Takeaways: - Partnerships are essential for scaling solutions. - Tailor approaches to Africa’s diverse farming needs. - Empower SMEs through better policies and market access. Invest in knowledge-sharing and participatory research. 🌱 The DeSIRA-LIFT & International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Side Event emphasized ecological intensification, nutrient cycling, and supporting local innovations through tailored services. #SustainableAgriculture #SoilHealth #Agroecology #DeSIRA

Encouraging to see Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) and International Labor Organization addressing the challenge of farm management in Malawi. See https://shorturl.at/zJ2OE. Indeed, this is a prevalent and significant challenge to sustainable agriculture commercialization in Africa as we highlighted in our recent article which I have reposted below in case you missed it. Training is an important first step but at SANEWOPA, we believe the challenge goes far beyond training. There is need to develop farm management tools and systems that can be tailored to the African context in terms of scale and operational structures. Also, it is important to keep in mind that farm management entails a wide variety of discrete thematic capacities from production management to financial management, marketing and personnel management, among other competencies. It is impossible for one person to excel at all aspects of farm management. It may work better to train individuals in specialized roles within the spectrum of farm management capacities. We also have lots of college graduates who have been trained in farm management but they are not practicing due to a lack of opportunities, poor remuneration and substandard working conditions. Educating commercially oriented farmers on the value and mechanisms for engaging qualified farm managers is key. 

There are high prospects for the future of sustainable agriculture in Africa and NjordFrey is taking the lead in Rwanda by offering aquaponics solutions for smallholder farmers.

🌿 Driving Agricultural Transformation Through Sustainability 🌿 Proud to share our latest infographic that highlights the journey and impact of sustainable farming practices in Africa. At Nobowa Africa, we believe empowering farmers with climate-smart solutions, innovative tools, and data-driven insights is key to achieving food security and economic resilience. This infographic dives into: ✔️ Climate-friendly agricultural practices. ✔️ Crops that withstand the challenges of climate change. ✔️ Strategies for farmer empowerment and community engagement. 📈 Together, we’re building a more sustainable future for agriculture. Let’s collaborate, share insights, and grow an African resilient agricultural sector! 💬 What strategies do you think are essential for transforming agriculture in Africa? Share your thoughts below. #AgricultureInnovation #Sustainability #AfricanAgriculture #NobowaAfrica

🌱 Did you see this insightful brochure by the CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology yet? It highlights agroecology transitions in 8 countries, including Senegal—one of CIRAWA’s focus areas. 🌍 Discover how local communities are co-designing resilient food systems through agroecological living landscapes (ALL), enhancing equity and sustainability for the future. This initiative reflects the power of collaboration between farmers, researchers, NGOs, and policymakers. Read more in this piece about Senegal here below, or click the link to explore more about the other countries! https://lnkd.in/enNuu6XQ #Agroecology #Sustainability #FoodSystems #Senegal CIRAD Institut Senegalais de Recherches Agricoles

🌽 How we produce food needs to evolve. Today’s farmers need more sustainable ways of growing their crops based on technologies that maximize food production, cut emissions and help to regenerate nature. Biological seed treatment is at the forefront of this shift.   Our team in AME will be on the ground in Mombasa, Kenya, for the AFSTA Congress 2024 where biological seed treatment will feature heavily in the agenda. Meet our experts, including Guido Ramirez Caceres, Global Biologicals Business Development, who will take to the stage to talk about emerging seed technologies that address the constraints of agriculture in Africa.   Come and meet us to learn more about our soil health initiative, and what we’re doing to pave the way for optimum seed coating application, protect against fake seeds and increase biological seed treatment innovations.   #seedcare #biologicals #innovation #agriculture #BiologicalsSeedTreatment

Exciting News. Did you know that farmers grow 95% of their food in the uppermost layer of soil, called "Topsoil"? Yet this Topsoil is globally endangered. In the last 150 years, nearly half of the most productive part of the soil has disappeared due to unsustainable farm practices. How do we produce food without healthy soil? At Wandusoa, we are tackling this issue head-on. We are a team of dedicated regenerative farmers working with youths on the margins of society by equipping them with adequate knowledge and skills in regenerative agriculture so that they become stewards of our planet. With your support, we can train and equip marginalized youth with regenerative agricultural/business skills and knowledge to become stewards of our planet. Imagine the difference we could make together! Please, see what we are doing to ensure food security in Cameroon in our blog post here: https://lnkd.in/dH98usSK Thanks for reading and sharing our blogpost. #Paulkronenberg, #tanjaLauper, #VaidaOndongo, #ChackoJacob, #RiyaOrison, #BasKunen, #Akhin, #RoddenberryFoundation, #EarthRisingFoundation, #kanthari, #KanthariFoundationSwitzerland, #DovetailImpactFoundation, #ThePollinationProjectFoundation, #ThiagoSilva, #LauraStorm, #HeideMaria, #Omprakash, #Synetium,

Last week, we were thrilled to welcome Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) (HingaWunguke's Team) to our farm in Kayonza, Rwanda! 🌱 Happy to participate in Hinga Wunguke's assessment of potential partners to increase incomes and improve nutrition by enhancing agricultural productivity and strengthening markets for high-value and nutritious products in Rwanda. Our field team guided the visitors on a facility tour, explained our MVP, and demonstrated our aquaponics system that operates with cutting-edge monitoring technology. We showcased these transformative farming solutions impacting agriculture in Rwanda. We continue to work towards sustainable growth, increased resilience to climate change, and enhanced food security and nutrition outcomes for Rwandans. Together, let's contribute to #SDG8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, #SDG10 - Reduced Inequalities, #SDG12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, and #SDG17 - Partnerships for the Goals! #PartnershipOpportunity #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableGrowth #MadeInRwanda and #FoodSecurity #NjordFrey #SustainableAgriculture #SustainableFarming #Rwanda #Aquaponics #Smallholderfarmers #GrowingGreen #SustainableHarvest #AgriculturalInnovation #HealthyHarvest #GreenTech

Women in Kenya collaborating with CGIAR to implement agroecology and nature-positive agriculture practices are increasing agrobiodiversity, restoring landscapes and – crucially – setting examples of how women can improve their families’ health and biodiversity-based incomes. Read how these women farmers are leading agro-ecology revolution in Kenya. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dus8-rtH #GenderinAg

Transforming Africa's Agriculture through Innovation. As an AgriTechPrenuer, I'm passionate about revolutionizing Africa's agricultural landscape. The future of food security, sustainable farming, and economic growth depends on innovation. Why Support AgriTechPrenuers? We're driving change in Africa's agriculture by: 1. Developing climate-resilient farming solutions 2. Improving crop yields and quality 3. Enhancing farmer livelihoods 4. Driving economic growth 5. Ensuring sustainable food systems Let's empower African agriculture through innovation! I invite you to join me on this journey to: - Share knowledge and expertise - Collaborate on groundbreaking projects - Invest in Africa's agricultural future Together, we can: Grow a brighter future for African farmers Boost economic growth and development Ensure food security for generations to come Let's connect and transform Africa's agriculture! #AgriTech #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #EconomicGrowth #AfricaRising #Innovation #AgricultureTransformation