The team explores a 2-acre tomato farm, gaining insights into best practices and challenges in tomato production.
NEWS
December.5.2024

Empowering OSCA Leaders through Learning Visits in Uganda

In September and October 2024, SAA-Uganda, under the Project for Revitalization and Digitalization of Multipurpose Agricultural Cooperatives (OSCAs) in Uganda, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan (MOFA), organized two learning trips.

NEWS
December.4.2024

SAA-Uganda proudly receives a certificate of Appreciation during the Uganda national Agricultural Extension Week 2024

The 5th Uganda National Agricultural Extension Week (NAEW), held from October 29 to November 1, 2024, at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi, Kampala, brought together agricultural stakeholders under the theme, “Making Extension Count for Robust, Resilient, and Competitive Agri-Food Systems.”

NEWS
November.12.2024

Review of SAA’s Lead Specialist on Regenerative Agriculture in Sustainability Journal

A review co-authored by Dr. Stella Kabiri, the Lead Specialist in Regenerative Agriculture at the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), and her PhD student, Mr. Stewart Kyebogola, has been published in the Sustainability Journal.

SAA Management team making a courtesy call to H.E. Engr. Abdullahi Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State
NEWS
October.29.2024

SAA’s Board Meeting in Abuja: Strategic Deliberation and Community Impact

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) held its 53rd Board meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, from October 14 to 19, 2024.

NEWS
October.28.2024

Video Released: Regenerative Agriculture for Soil Health and Productivity in Ethiopia

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is pleased to announce the release of a new video titled “Regenerative Agriculture for Improved Soil Health and Agricultural Productivity – Ethiopia.”

From L-R, Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Gwarzo and the board chair, of The Sasakawa Africa Association, Dr Amit Roy during the flag-off of the unveiling of the SAA Nigeria history book at the just concluded KSADP/SAA/IsDB high-level workshop in Kano.
NEWS
October.15.2024

SAA and IsDB, Pledge Support to Replicate Kano’s Agropatoral Development Project across Nigerian States and West Africa

The KSADP, a $90 million project funded by IsDB aims to transform smallholder farming and develop small-scale agribusiness across the crop and livestock value chains in Kasno’s 44 local government areas.

SAA delegates at Africa Food Systems Forum, Kigali Rwanda
NEWS
October.2.2024

Sasakawa Africa Association’s Successful Side Event and Digital Exhibition at the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum

The 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF), held in Kigali, Rwanda, provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss and share insights on transforming Africa’s food systems.

NEWS
September.11.2024

Transforming Uganda's Agriculture: SAA at the 30th National Agricultural Show 2024

The 30th National Agricultural Show, held from July 26th to August 4th, 2024, at the Jinja Show Grounds, was a massive success, attracting over 300,000 participants eager to explore the latest innovations in agriculture.

President Museveni(center), Mr. Sasakawa (third-right) and Dr. Amit (second-right) with the the delegation  after a meeting at State House Entebbe
NEWS
September.11.2024

Mr. Yohei Sasakawa's Visit Highlights SAA and The Nippon Foundation’s Commitment to Uganda’s Agricultural Transformation and Youth Empowerment

In July 2024, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) underscored its pivotal role in transforming Uganda's agricultural landscape during a series of site visits. Central to these visits was Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, Chairperson of The Nippon Foundation (TNF), SAA’s core donor.

PUBLICATION
August.28.2024

SAA Annual Report 2023: Measuring progress, mapping the journey ahead

We are delighted to share with you the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Annual Report for 2023. Despite numerous global challenges, including rising agricultural input costs and the pervasive impacts of climate change, during 2023 SAA made remarkable progress in fostering sustainable and resilient food systems in Africa.

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