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【Interview】Part 2: Unveiling the Journey of Dr. Jiro Aikawa: Evolution of SHEP from Kenya to 60 countries worldwide
An Interview with Dr. Jiro Aikawa, Senior Advisor for Agriculture and Rural Development of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
【Interview】Part 1: Unveiling the Journey of Dr. Jiro Aikawa: Launching SHEP Approach in Kenya
An Interview with Dr. Jiro Aikawa, Senior Advisor for Agriculture and Rural Development of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Short Movie: SAA-Nigeria Visit Agabija Community in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Dr. Godwin Atser, leading SAA-Nigeria team, paid a visit to Agabija community in Lafia Local Government District, Kano state, Nigeria, where the local residents warmly received them. Beneficiaries in the community shared stories of remarkable life improvements due to the intervention of Sasakawa Africa Association.
Short Movie: SAA-Nigeria Welcomed by Local Cooperative Societies in Nasarawa, Nigeria
SAA-Nigeria visited Apashi Woza Cooperative Society, Anyawoza Cooperative Society, and Nunku Women Farmers Association in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. In each community, the SAA-Nigeria team was warmly welcomed with local dances and the sharing of remarkable stories by the residents.
Iron-rich beans the key to Ugandan farmer’s success
“I’m happy that I did not give up on growing iron-rich beans because they have a high demand from local markets and people, due to their nutritional benefits, particularly for children and pregnant women.”
After setbacks to abundance: Kole farmer finds success in soybean
Esther Apio, a 40-year-old farmer from Kole District, Alito Sub- County, faced persistent losses in her poultry farming for years, driving her to shift towards soybean farming, which seemed promising as she could harvest in six months. However, prolonged drought stress caused her surviving bean pods to shatter, leading to grain waste and loss of income.
Collective marketing training boost farmer’s savings
In 2014, Apolot Christine’s savings at a local cooperative were a paltry 120,000UGX (USD 32), but by the end of 2022, she had banked UGX 1,740,000 (USD 464).
Farmer’s life transformed through training on collective marketing
Just three years ago, Korobe Annaniah, was a struggling farmer, worn down with loans, school fees for his children and many other recurring expenses. As a young man, he had envisioned life, at the age of 57, full of wealth and tranquility, but his farming enterprise kept failing him, with meagre harvests each year and even lower sales.
The Kano State Agropastoral Development Program supports small Agro-Input Retailers to Thrive
Small agro-input retailers play a vital role in the agricultural sector, providing farmers with essential inputs such as improved seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. However, many agro-input retailers in Kano State, Nigeria, struggle to make profit.
From a Struggling Farmer to a Successful Seed Producer: A Story of Aminu Hashim
Aminu Hashim is a 50-year-old farmer and a father of 4 children from Kura community in Kano State, Nigeria. Mr. Hashim has always been a farmer but struggled to make ends meet. He had a small plot of land but needed more finance to buy quality farm inputs such as improved seeds and fertilizer. As a result, his harvests could have been better.
SAA Publications
E-newsletter
"Walking with the Farmer"
SAA publishes a bimonthly e-newsletter reporting on SAA activities.
SAA history book
"Walking with the Farmer: The journey of the Sasakawa Africa Assoication since 1986"
This book chronicles the history of SAA from its inception to the present.
Success stories
Voices from the Field Special Edition 2022
This is a special edition of the "Voices from the Field" articles.