NEWS
February.15.2024

SAA Uganda organized Annual Stakeholders Meeting: Advancing Climate-Smart Farming in Uganda

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) in Uganda convened its Annual Stakeholders Planning Workshop on January 23, 2024, at the Fairway Hotel in Kampala, Uganda.

NEWS
February.13.2024

Op-Ed by Hon. Prof. Oniang'o advocating for for Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) proudly shares the news of Hon. Prof. Ruth Oniang'o's op-ed, "A Deeper Insight into Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture," being featured by several online media platforms such as Africa Briefing, Farmers Review Africa and Africa Agribusiness. As an honorary advisor to SAA, Prof. Oniang'o's piece sheds light on the critical role of nutrition-sensitive agriculture in addressing malnutrition and food insecurity, emphasizing the importa...

PUBLICATION
February.8.2024

KSADP/SAA Monthly Newsletter (Jan. 2024) released

We are pleased to announce the release of the KSADP/SAA monthly Newsletter, featuring a primary focus on the activities and progress of the Kano Agropastoral Development Project (KSADP)* in Nigeria, for January 2024.

NEWS
February.6.2024

A launching workshop for the Japan Policy and Human Resources Development Grant (PHRDG) projects for Ethiopia, Nigeria and Benin held in Addis Ababa

A launching workshop for the Japan Policy and Human Resources Development Grant (PHRDG) projects was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from December 19 to 22, 2023.

Kick-off meeting of the TERRA Africa research project  held in Tamale, Northern Ghana
NEWS
February.2.2024

Collaboration with the TERRA Africa research project and SAA’s Contributions to mainstreaming Regenerative Agriculture in Africa

The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), with support from The Nippon Foundation, launched the international joint research project TERRA Africa (“Technology Establishment for Regionally- adapted Regenerative Agriculture in Africa)" in April last year. The project, spanning from FY2023 to FY2027, and primarily based in Ghana, collaborates with Tokyo University of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Degas Ltd., and various Ghanaian institutions including the Uni...

NEWS
January.25.2024

SAA-Uganda Featured on UBC: Highlighting Our Impactful Initiatives on National Television

SAA-Uganda's Annual General Meeting was featured on UBC, a Ugandan public broadcast, showcasing our strategic projects and plans for ongoing agricultural transformation.

Dr. Fentahun, Country Director of SAA-Ethiopia, delivering Keynote speech
NEWS
January.25.2024

SAA-Etihopia Participated in the 3rd Biennial Conference of ESPHM

The 3rd Biennial Conference of the Ethiopian Society for Postharvest Management (ESPHM) took place in Addis Ababa from 7-8 December 2023. The conference focused on the theme of "Food System Based Sustainable Post-Harvest Management to Enhance Food Security, Nutrition and Trade."

NEWS
December.31.2023

SAA Stands Out During Africa-Wide Agricultural Extension Week

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) played a pivotal role in the 6th Africa-Wide Agricultural Extension Week (AAEW2023) held in Abuja, Nigeria, from November 5 to 11, 2023.

NEWS
December.21.2023

Op-Ed by Dr. Roy discussing the imperative of soil health amid the population surge featured in multiple media outlets

Dr. Amit Roy, Chair of Sasakawa Africa Association, recently authored an op-ed: "Soil for Change - An Urgent Call to Action in Sub-Saharan Africa"

His Excellency Fukazawa Hidemoto, Ambassador of Japan, cutting the ribbon at the inauguration of the Bala Women and Youth Cooperative
NEWS
December.6.2023

SAA-Uganda's groundbreaking agricultural hubs launch in Karamoja

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) -Uganda has launched two innovative agricultural hubs: the Bala Women and Youth Cooperative in Kole district and the Apeitolim Farmers Association in Napak district.

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