SAA News
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SAA Leadership and Key Stakeholders Convene for Strategic Discussions on Wheat Promotion in Karamoja
On Thursday 27th June 2024, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) leadership team, led by Uganda Country...Read more
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【SAA-Uganda Featured on UBC】Revolutionizing Farming: Strategic Approaches to be Adhered to
The inauguration of the construction of two Multipurpose Agricultural Cooperatives (OSCAs) in Otuke ...Read more
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SAA Ethiopia Hosts High-level Stakeholders Workshop on Harnessing Local Agricultural Inputs
SAA Ethiopia Office hosted the high-level stakeholders workshop, titled "Harnessing local agric...Read more
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Special Issue of AJFAND Highlighting "Agricultural Extension" Now Published
We are delighted to unveil our special issue of the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition,...Read more
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SAA Participates in the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH)
The African Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSHS), held in Nairobi from May 7-9, 2024, brought t...Read more
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KSADP/SAA Monthly Newsletter (April 2024) released
We are pleased to announce the release of the KSADP/SAA monthly Newsletter, featuring a primary focu...Read more
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SAA's Lead RA Specialist Participates in the 10th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD)
From April 23 to 25, 2024, Dr. Stella Kabiri, SAA’s Lead Specialist for Regenerative Agriculture, pa...Read more
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<Register Now> SAA & AFAAS organize AFSH Summit Official Side Event “Achieving Resilient Agri-Food Systems through Regenerative Agriculture in the Wake of Global Fertilizer Crises & Climate Change”on 7 May
On the occasion of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, SAA will host an official side even...Read more
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SAA contributes the latest AJFAND (Volume 24 No.3, 2024) featuring extension models
Insightul contributions from our staff of Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) were featured in the lat...Read more
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SAA showcased its Interventions for Sustainable Agriculture at AFSTA Congress 2024
The AFSTA (African Seed Trade Association) Congress holds great significance within the agricultural...Read more
Voices from the field
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A Journey from Struggle to Triumph Through Cooperative Empowerment: The Story of Alum Scovia
Alum Scovia, a 42-year-old single parent from Kole district, faced numerous challenges after the tra...Read more
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Empowering Change: The Story of Kihanda Tukorenyentya Group
In the heart of Uganda, where fertile fields stretch as far as the eye can see, the women of Kihanda...Read more
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Revolutionizing Farming: Digital Transformation in Kansambya Parish with Ezyagric Mobile App
Aisha Nakibule, a 44-year-old mother of ten, exemplifies the struggles of smallholder farmers in Uga...Read more
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Transforming Lives Through Sustainable Agriculture: Sserwada’s Journey with SAA
Sserwada Saidi, a farmer in Uganda, underwent a remarkable transformation in his agricultural practi...Read more
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Farmers Report Positive Results Using Vermiwash to Control Pests and Diseases
Farmers in the Kokit and Taguba Meskel kebeles of Ethiopia’s Meket District are eager to continue us...Read more
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Agro-Dealership Program Boosts Job Prospects for Ethiopian Youth
Youth in the Negele Arsi, Ana Sora, Meket, Angacha, and Kewet Districts of Ethiopia are witnessing a...Read more
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Farmer Advisory Services Boosted by SAA’s ‘Ma’ed’ App
Thirty-two-year-old frontline Extension Agent (EA) Eyob Mengesha has over the last two years transfo...Read more
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Short Movie: SAA Nigeria Organized Mini Field Day in Nasarawa State
SAA Nigeria interviewed the rice farmer in Nasarawa State on Mini Field Day.
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Empowering Rural Communities Through Financial Training
Access to financial services is a decisive factor in eliminating poverty, generating local developme...Read more
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Documentary of the Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education (SAFE) in Uganda
The Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education (SAFE) is a transformative initiative established i...Read more
SAA Publications
E-newsletter
"Walking with the Farmer"
SAA publishes a bimonthly e-newsletter reporting on SAA activities.
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SAA history book
"Walking with the Farmer: The journey of the Sasakawa Africa Assoication since 1986"
This book chronicles the history of SAA from its inception to the present.
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Success stories
Voices from the Field Special Edition 2022
This is a special edition of the "Voices from the Field" articles.