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[A Student-Correspondents’ Report -vol.2] “Challenges in the Field and a New Strategic Plan. - An Example of Soil Erosion in Ethiopia.”
In September 2021, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has released a New Strategic Plan (2021-25) to overcome the rapidly changing challenges on the field and to achieve sustainable agricultural production and development in Africa. In this report, I will discuss the soil erosion problem in Ethiopia, the current approach, and what SAA should do in the future, which is one of the reasons why the first pillar, "sustainable, resilient, and regenerative agriculture to improve soil health and inc...
＜Short movie＞ SAA implementing Kano State Agro-Pastal Development Project (KSADP), Nigeria
SAA is taking a part in Kano State Agro-Pastal Development Project (KSADP), Nigeria, for Crop Value-chain Development Component in partnership with Islamic Development Bank and Kano State Government, among others. The project period is 2021-2025 and aims to increase crop productivity and income of farmers through capacity building.
[A Student-Correspondents’ Report -vol.1] “Challenges in the Field and the SAA Approach. - An Example of Wheat Rust Disease.”
We are pleased to present a field report prepared by Mr. Takatase, a student of Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, with whom SAA is conducting a field survey.
Improved household nutrition and livelihood resilience through permagardening
Permagarden is a small-scale permanent garden established around homes to provide diverse diets for families year-round. The permagarden approach combines the best practices of permaculture (permanent agriculture) and bio-intensive agriculture models, with the former focusing on design principles for using natural systems for production and the latter on maximizing soil and plant health and increasing biodiversity through sustainable practices for maximum yield.
“I can now share with my community that food is medicine” - A story about how SAA created awareness on nutrition at rural villages.
Awa Damba, a chair-lady of female farmer groups at the Production Postharvest handling and Trade Center (PHTC) of Siranikoto, Kayes Region of Mali, established by Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA). Awa is a host farmer of the Community Demonstration Plots (CDPs) set by SAA to promote improved farming practice for rice especially for women group and actively participates in several agro-processing activities including parboiling rice and groundnut butter processing. She is also a member of the co...
Thanks to SAA, we have seen our revenues and livelihoods greatly improved.” – How SAA empowered Assa Sanogo and her fellow farmers to improve their livelihoods
Assa Sanogo is a 66-year old smallholder farmer from the village of Monzomblena in Mali.
Production and marketing of produce related to SHEP approach at Dacoumani
In order to reduce poverty among the most vulnerable members of the farming community and to involve producers in market survey for their production, SAA through the Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion (SHEP) approach has undertaken activities to support women's groups.
“SAA has built my capacity, and I can now train fellow farmers” – A story about how good agricultural practices introduced by SAA improves livelihoods
Henry Sebyala, a father of five living in the Nakaseke district of Uganda, has seen his productivity and income increase as a result of Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) interventions.
SAA-Mali conducted courtesy calls in different organizations and observed on and off-field activities
From April 3 to 9, 2021, a team led by Dr. Sokona Dagnoko, Country Director (CD) of SAA-Mali conducted courtesy calls in different organizations and observed on and off-field activities.
“ By participating in the project, I have gained new skills and knowledge on how to apply improved agronomic practices”
Ato Tesfaye Andualem shares his experience with the IMPACT Project
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Voices from the Field Special Edition 2022
This is a special edition of the "Voices from the Field" articles.
