Kilimo Kwanza

The “Agriculture in Africa 2023” report, a collaboration between Oxford Business Group and OCP Group, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of African agriculture. Since 2000, Africa’s cultivated land has increased remarkably, accounting for 52% of the global increment in this area. Sub-Saharan Africa, in particular, has experienced the most substantial growth in agricultural production value, recording a…

World Economic Forum Unveils Ambitious Agenda for COP28, Prioritizing Global Climate Action

November 21, 2023

World Economic Forum Unveils Ambitious Agenda for COP28, Prioritizing Global Climate Action Geneva, Switzerland, November 21, 2023 – As the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28) approaches, the World Economic Forum (WEF) announces its commitment to accelerating multistakeholder initiatives for effective climate action. The focus at COP28, scheduled to take place from November 30 to December…

AGRA Tanzania Facilitates Training for Journalists and Media Editors on Improved Seed Varieties

November 11, 2023

AGRA Tanzania and the Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF) have challenged the media in Tanzania to play a more proactive role in disseminating critical advancements in seed technology, which could dictate the future of food security and economic resilience in the face of an increasing population and challenges associated with climate change. In response to a call from the TEF,…

Stakeholders Call for Urgent Transformation in Food and Land Use Systems

November 3, 2023

Nairobi, Kenya The coalition of food and land use stakeholders (FOLU) has come together to address the urgent challenges of food and nutrition insecurity, land degradation, growing inequalities, and declining agricultural output in Kenya. FOLU yesterday held a high-stakes meeting, spearheaded by AGRA, World Resources Institute (WRI), Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and the United Nations Sustainable Development…

Africa Unites in Nairobi for Landmark Soil Health Summit

October 8, 2023

The Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, is set to host a pivotal conference – The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit 2023, taking place from the 5th to 7th of November. The Big Picture:The AFSH Summit aims to address Africa’s mounting challenges regarding declining soil health, a pressing issue that has persisted over recent decades. This…

AGRA Announces Rebrand to Align with New Strategic Focus on Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems

August 28, 2023

AGRA (formerly known as Alliance for Green Revolution) is pleased to announce an important update concerning our organization’s name change. This rebrand aligns with our new strategy, which will be our roadmap for future success for African farmers, centered around Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. For over 15 years, AGRA has been at the forefront of driving agricultural transformation…

Dr. Philip Mpango condemns the land invasion trend and changes the land use reserved for Agricultural Research.

August 1, 2023

The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Dr. Philip Mpango, has condemned the land invasion trend and changed the land use specifically reserved for Agricultural Research. The Vice President issued these directives today, on August 1, 2023, while opening the National Nane Nane Exhibitions taking place at the John Mwakangale grounds in Mbeya Region. He…

Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture Opens Application Process for Third Cohort

May 4, 2023

The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA), an initiative of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), is now accepting applications for its third cohort of the Advanced Leadership Programme. The programme is a 16-month leadership development program designed to equip senior and rising leaders in Africa’s agriculture sector with the skills and knowledge they need…

Enriching seed systems: IRRI-Africa collaborates with partners to enhance rice seed production in Tanzania

March 21, 2023

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