African Agriculture and Food Systems
The Unseen Economic Engine By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a small village in Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR), a woman named Abeba begins her day not in the fields, but in her own backyard. Her focus is on a small, bustling flock of indigenous chickens, birds that scavenge for their food around her […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Ethiopia’s strides towards agricultural self-reliance have garnered much attention, with its recent wheat production surge marking a significant milestone. Over the past three years, the nation has witnessed a remarkable 4.8 million-ton surplus, showcasing a resilient agricultural sector with the potential to transform East Africa’s food landscape. Dr. Jean Jacques Mbonigaba Muhinda (JJ) […]
Leaders are the driving force behind progress in any endeavour Dr Fentahun Mengistu Tiruneh knows firsthand the immense potential of the agriculture sector in Ethiopia but also understands the daunting challenges it faces – from environmental degradation to technological stagnation and the impact of climate change. As the Country Director of the Sasakawa Africa Association-Ethiopia, […]