African Agriculture and Food Systems
TANZANIA- The bustling coastal city of Dar es Salaam witnessed a monumental congregation of Africa’s most influential figures in agriculture. Both established and emerging leaders descended upon Tanzania to delineate inclusive strategies that address the continent’s escalating food system challenges. Organised by the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA), the two-day symposium, aptly titled […]
The Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 recently witnessed a consensus among Agricultural Ministers from various African nations: a pressing need to empower women and youth in reshaping the agricultural landscape. Identified as the backbone of the future labor force, these groups have been chosen for prime focus, with plans to design opportunities tailored for them. […]
Pelkins Ajanoh from Cameroon Business: CassVitaPelkins Ajanoh, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of CassVita, is catalyzing change in Cameroon by extending the shelf-life of cassava, a climate-resilient root, from 3 days to a commendable 18 months. This forward-thinking venture is paving the way for rural farmers to derive more value from their crops, fostering food […]
Amid the sweeping savannahs and bustling marketplaces of Africa, a new narrative is emerging. The recently concluded Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 laid the foundation for a future where tradition meets innovation, and where the youth and women stand at the forefront of an agricultural transformation. Empowering Tomorrow’s Agri-Leaders While the forum discussed extensive topics […]
Smallholder Farmers at the Forefront: Empowerment and Technology Take Center Stage at AFRICA FOOD SYSTEMS FORUM 2023 Tanzania, September 9, 2023 – Amidst the grandeur of discussions on large investments and top-tier collaborations at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023, there echoed a persistent theme: the empowerment and technological upliftment of smallholder farmers. The Lifeline […]
Tanzania, September 10, 2023 – In the midst of global discussions on sustainability, climate change, and resilient food systems, the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 emerged as a beacon, charting the path for a sustainable agricultural future for the continent. Reimagining Distribution Networks One of the standout dialogues during the forum centered around the nexus […]
Amid the coastal breezes of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, the future of Africa’s agriculture was being deliberated and sculpted between September 5th to 8th. Over 5400 delegates, including policy makers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and academics, converged at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023, underscoring the continent’s shared vision for a robust, sustainable, and inclusive agricultural future. […]
September 9, 2023, witnessed a groundbreaking event in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as two trailblazing agripreneurs emerged victorious in the esteemed GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Finals, hosted at the Africa Food Systems Forum Summit 2023. The Youth Town Hall, presided over by Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was a shining beacon highlighting Africa’s commitment to […]
Tanzania: “Africa has the potential to feed the world” – H.E Samia Suluhu Hassan On September 8, 2023, African leaders gathered in Dar es Salaam Tanzania for the Presidential Summit as part of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023. The Forum which concludes this afternoon has drawn over 5000 delegates from across the globe to […]