African Youth Recognized as Key to Transforming the Continent’s Food Systems through Innovation and a Dynamic Workforce. Kigali—AGRA, formerly the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, and its partners have launched the African Youth Common Position on Food Systems, Policy, and Climate Change alongside a call to action for 2024. This initiative underscores the vital role that African…

Read More

Kigali, Rwanda September 4 th , 2024 – AGRA and partners has today launched the African YoutCommon Position on Food Systems, Policy and Climate Change and call to action 2024 affirming thatAfrican youth hold the greatest potential to grow the continent’s food systems through innovation andvibrant labor.“The 2024 youth common position paper highlights the current challenges and opportunities faced…

Read More

Kilimokwanza.org Team Bean farming is a lucrative and accessible agricultural activity in East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. This farming type is cost-effective and highly profitable, especially with proper knowledge and techniques. Beans are a staple food in many East African households, providing essential nutrients such as protein, fiber, and iron. Additionally, the crop requires relatively low…

Read More

Kilimokwanza.org Team The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of African agriculture. The report highlights critical data and insights that shed light on the challenges and opportunities facing the continent’s agri-food sector. Here are the nine most important things you…

Read More

Kilimokwanza.org The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” has identified Ethiopia as one of the least-performing countries in terms of agricultural growth, particularly in the context of agro-industrialization. Despite significant investments in Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIPs) and Rural Transformation Centers (RTCs), Ethiopia’s agricultural sector faces numerous structural challenges…

Read More

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” identifies Nigeria as one of the least performing countries in terms of agricultural productivity and value addition. The report highlights several underlying issues that have hindered the country’s agricultural growth, despite its vast potential. Challenges Facing Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector…

Read More

Anthony John The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” has highlighted Tanzania’s strategic use of agro-industrial growth corridors to enhance its agricultural productivity and value addition, significantly contributing to the country’s economic transformation. The report emphasizes that Tanzania is among the leading African nations actively developing dedicated agro-processing…

Read More

Elizabeth Shumbusho The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” spotlights Tanzania’s significant strides in agricultural development and underlines the country’s evolving agrifood landscape. The report reveals that Tanzania has experienced rapid growth in horticulture farming over the past 15 years. From 2008 to 2020, the proportion of farms…

Read More

Tuesday, 3rd September 2024: AGRA has launched its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report, titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa.” The report provides an in-depth analysis of the significant role that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play in transforming food systems across Africa. Developed through extensive collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders, it…

Read More