EVENT
August.27.2024

Registration closed: Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) Side Event “Food Systems Transformation – Emerging Insights from Mega Initiatives” on September 2nd

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is privileged to extend an invitation to a side event titled “Food Systems Transformation – Emerging Insights from Mega Initiatives.”

SAA at the CAADP XP IV meeting in Addis.
NEWS
August.19.2024

Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) supports Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Health Initiative in Africa; Scaling Nature-Based Solutions and Energizing Growth

Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is proud to highlight its partnership efforts in advancing sustainable agricultural practices and soil health across Africa. Recently, SAA has taken significant steps in collaboration with key continental bodies and stakeholders to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.

PUBLICATION
August.16.2024

SAA Nigeria launches Quarterly Newsletter highlighting the country’s activities

The SAA Nigeria office is pleased to announce the release of the inaugural issue of its quarterly newsletter, highlighting our activities across Nigeria. This edition provides updates on our initiatives and partnerships in key regions, including Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, Nasarawa, Benue, and Kwara states.

The IsDB, LLF delegation in a group photo with beneficiaries of the SAA/KSADP Rice Parboiling Enterprise Centre in Kura LGA, Kano state, Nigeria.
NEWS
August.8.2024

Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihoods Funds (LLF) Visit KSADP project sites in Nigeria

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) in Nigeria recently hosted representatives of the donors and sponsors of the Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) project on July 20-21st, 2024. The delegation, led by Adil Sharif, the Head of the Lives and Livelihoods Funds (LLF) mission to Kano State, included representatives from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief), the Islamic So...

Representative of the Country Director, Prof Sani Miko presenting allocation papers to the lead EA for Doguwa LGA during the flag-off ceremony in Kano State
NEWS
August.8.2024

SAA Provides Inputs to Farmers for 2024 Wet Season Farming under KSADP project

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) in Nigeria, through the Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP), has successfully provided farming inputs to farmers for the 2024 wet season in Kano State. The distribution took place from the 20th to the 22nd of June and was carried out by the Regenerative Agriculture component of the project. The targeted farmers are those hosting the project’s demonstration and Community-Based Multiplication (CBSM) plots.

NEWS
July.22.2024

Op-Ed by Dr. Mel Oluoch and Dr. Stella Kabiri "The Potential of Regenerative Agriculture in Africa" featured on the media

Sasakawa Africa Association proudly announces the publication of an Op-ed authored by Dr. Mel Oluoch, Strategic Partnership Director, and Dr. Stella Kabiri, Lead Regenerative Agriculture, discussing the outcomes of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit held in Nairobi in May 2024.

Cross-section of participants sharing a light moment after the meeting
NEWS
July.5.2024

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 Director Robert Anyang and Nigeria Country Director Dr. Godwin Atser, held strategic discussions with key stakeholders regarding wheat promotion in the Karamoja region.

NEWS
July.1.2024

【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 District, Uganda was featured by UBC, Uganda's public broadcaster.

Group photo of participants at the workshop
NEWS
June.12.2024

SAA Ethiopia Hosts High-level Stakeholders Workshop on Harnessing Local Agricultural Inputs

SAA Ethiopia Office hosted the high-level stakeholders workshop, titled "Harnessing local agricultural inputs for sustainable production, commercialization, and utilization" on May 31, 2024 in Adama. It was attended by representatives from the government, private sector, universities, research institutes, NGOs, media, and other organizations. The event featured several presentations and discussions on topics such as strengthening local inputs through regenerative agriculture, vermicomp...

PUBLICATION
June.11.2024

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, and Development (Volume 24 No.3, 2024), centered on Agricultural Extension. This comprehensive volume is the result of a collaborative endeavor between the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) and the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), aimed at advancing agricultural knowledge and practices across the continent.

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