The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is thrilled to announce the launch of an inspiring and transformative resource, “A Basket of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies for the Improvement of Soil Health in Africa”. This comprehensive guide is a groundbreaking resource that highlights 50 proven technologies for on-farm demonstrations, aiming to enhance soil health and boost agricultural productivity across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Why This Book Matters
Soil health underpins sustainable agriculture and food security, yet 65% of agricultural land in SSA suffers severe degradation, threatening livelihoods, ecosystems, and climate resilience. This book addresses these pressing challenges by offering practical and scalable solutions that integrate indigenous knowledge and cutting-edge soil science.

What You’ll Find Inside
This extension guide consolidates regenerative agriculture technologies with a focus on:

• Enhancing soil organic carbon levels
• Promoting water conservation and management
• Improving soil fertility through integrated practices
• Mitigating challenges specific to African soils

The  featured technologies are designed to complement Good Agronomic Practices (GAPs) and context-specific fertilizer recommendations, empowering extension agents to support smallholder farmers effectively.

Empowering Farmers Through Innovation
Drawing from SAA’s Farmer Learning Platform, the book is rooted in field experiences across Ethiopia, Mali, Uganda, and Nigeria. Each technology is presented as part of a "basket," allowing farmers to choose and adapt methods that suit their specific soil types, climates, and resources.

A Call to Action
Regenerating Africa’s soils is essential for sustainable agriculture and economic growth. Research shows that rehabilitating degraded lands can yield returns of 5 to 30 times the initial investment. By adopting the practices in this guide, we can build resilient food systems, improve livelihoods and empower farming communities across Africa.

About the Author
Dr. Stella Kabiri has been the Lead for Regenerative Agriculture at SAA since 2022. She is a scientist specializing in production ecology and resource conservation. Dr. Kabiri earned her PhD from Wageningen University in the Netherlands, an MSc in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation from the University of Twente, also in the Netherlands, and a BSc in Agriculture from Makerere University in Uganda. 
She has extensive experience in scaling climate-smart agricultural technologies, promoting sustainable nutrient use, and conducting research focused on achieving negative carbon emissions in plant nutrition. Previously, Dr. Kabiri was a Senior Research Officer, Programme Leader for Technology Promotion and Outreach, and Acting Director of Research at Uganda's National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO).
In addition to her work at SAA, Dr. Kabiri holds a Post-Doctorate in Climate Research for Development (CR4D) at the African Academy of Sciences, with support from the UN Economic Commission for Africa. She is the Coordinator for the Coalition for Support of Agriculture Extension, Advisory Services, and Human Capital Development under the Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA). Dr. Kabiri also contributes her expertise as a member of the TERRA Africa Advisory Committee, focusing on developing and disseminating regenerative agriculture technologies adapted for Africa.

To access this invaluable resource, kindly click the link below for a downloadable version.

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