{"id":4737,"date":"2024-06-27T15:27:23","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T12:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/?page_id=4737"},"modified":"2025-02-15T11:03:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T08:03:34","slug":"june-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/june-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Focus on Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4737\" class=\"elementor elementor-4737\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f848f44 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f848f44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;widescreen&quot;,&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;],&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div 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data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Remarks from the Country Director<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c10c64e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c10c64e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 11-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\tReflecting on the accomplishments of the Sasakawa Africa Association-Uganda (SAA-Uganda), I am filled with pride and optimism. Our work, supported by partners like the Nippon Foundation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, has enabled Ugandan farmers to enhance their livelihoods, embrace new technologies, and contribute to food security. Initiatives promoting regenerative agriculture (RA), nutrition-sensitive agriculture (NSA), and market-oriented agriculture (MOA) are fostering community development.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e58400f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-auto eae-pop-btn-align-center eae-pop-btn-type-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-wts-modal-popup\" data-id=\"e58400f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wts-modal-popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-popup-wrapper eae-popup-eae-pupup-item-413381028\" data-id=\"eae-pupup-item-413381028\" data-preview-modal=\"\" data-close-button-type=\"icon\" data-close-btn=\"fas fa-arrow-left\" data-close-in-out=\"true\" data-effect=\"move-horizontal\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"eae-popup-link icon-position-before\"\n\t\t\tdata-id=\"eae-pupup-item-413381028\" data-ctrl-id=\"e58400f\" href=\"#eae-pupup-item-413381028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eae-popup-btn-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eae-popup-btn-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"eae-pupup-item-413381028\" class=\"eae-popup-eae-pupup-item-413381028 mfp-hide eae-popup-container\">\n\t\t\t<input class=\"eae-hidden-post-id\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"eae_hidden_post_id\" data-id=\"eae-pupup-item-413381028\" value=\"0\" \/>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-popup-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-modal-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1130\" class=\"elementor elementor-1130\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-667ac2b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"667ac2b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb131bf e-con-full left-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb131bf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1405531 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1405531\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 11-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uganda-Country-Director.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-4740\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uganda-Country-Director.jpg 500w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uganda-Country-Director-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6833c80 e-con-full right-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6833c80\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-326a1172 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"326a1172\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Remarks from the Country Director<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2557168b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2557168b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear Reader,\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reflecting on the accomplishments of the Sasakawa Africa Association-Uganda (SAA-Uganda), I am filled with pride and optimism. Our work, supported by partners like the Nippon Foundation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, has enabled Ugandan farmers to enhance their livelihoods, embrace new technologies, and contribute to food security. Initiatives promoting regenerative agriculture (RA), nutrition-sensitive agriculture (NSA), and market-oriented agriculture (MOA) are fostering community development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our success is rooted in partnerships that transform lives. In collaboration with the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), we have equipped farmers with essential skills in produce handling, standardization, and certification, enhancing agribusinesses and inspiring communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remarkable achievements by groups and individual farmers exemplify our programs&#8217; impact. Through targeted training in NSA, post-harvest management, and RA, farmers are developing resilient agricultural systems, characterized by higher yields and diversified income sources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The stories in this newsletter highlight the impact of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, embodying SAA\u2019s mission of empowering smallholder farmers as embedded in our mantra, \u201c<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Walking with the Farmer.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alum Scovia, a 42-year-old widow from Tee-abolo Cell village, is one of the smallholder farmers that have transformed her life through SAA\u2019s support. Joining the Bala Women and Youth Cooperative, she turned her small land into a thriving enterprise, significantly improving her family&#8217;s income and nutrition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mama Sarah&#8217;s journey also highlights our impact. Learning RA and post-harvest management, she improved yields and income, securing her children&#8217;s education and uplifting her family&#8217;s standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Kihanda Tukorenyentya Group also adopted RA practices and gender inclusion, boosting their income, and strengthening community cohesion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meanwhile, climate change remains a priority for the farmers we engage with. In this newsletter, you will read about Sserwada Saidi, a father of 13 who adopted RA to tackle climate change, reduce costs, and improve soil health, sustainably enhancing biodiversity and crop yields.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Such stories demonstrate SAA&#8217;s commitment to transforming farmers&#8217; income, livelihood, and nutrition. By empowering communities, we sow the seeds of progress and prosperity across Uganda.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, we have a story about our groundbreaking initiative to introduce wheat farming in Karamoja. SAA delivered drought-resistant wheat seeds in Moroto District, testing their adaptability to Karamoja\u2019s climate. This bold venture promises food security, economic growth, job creation, and improved living standards across Uganda.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thank you for your continued support in transforming agriculture in Uganda. Let&#8217;s celebrate these achievements and drive further positive change.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warm regards,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robert Anyang.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78d0936 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"78d0936\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33f1155 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-xpro-social-share\" data-id=\"33f1155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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father of 13, who lives in Kibanga Village, Kiboga District, relied<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on traditional methods like intense ploughing, grain seed recycling, and monocropping. These practices led to soil depletion, lower yields, and increased costs. In 2020, after participating in a training program by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), Saidi adopted regenerative agriculture (RA) techniques. These included minimum tillage, intercropping with proper spacing, mulching, organic fertilization, and integrated pest and disease management, along with certified seeds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This shift marked a turning point, and in 2021, he established two half-acre demonstration plots for beans, placing one under RA and the other under conventional practice. The plot under RA yielded 200 kg more than the one that was conventionally managed, with a 40% reduction in production costs due to optimized use of fertilizer and agro-chemicals following SAA&#8217;s Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) approach. The next year, expanding to maize and beans on more acreage, he harvested over 1,500 kg of maize and 550 kg of beans, earning UGX 2,400,000 (USD 682). Intercropping maize and beans increased yields by 46% for maize and 26% for beans compared to monoculture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4752\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4752\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4752 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sserwadda-standing-at-the-7-bedroom-house-his-constructing.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sserwadda-standing-at-the-7-bedroom-house-his-constructing.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sserwadda-standing-at-the-7-bedroom-house-his-constructing-300x192.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sserwadda-standing-at-the-7-bedroom-house-his-constructing-768x491.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4752\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sserwadda standing at the 7 bedroom house his constructing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By 2023, Saidi&#8217;s maize harvest from two acres reached 4,000 kg, significantly boosting his income. His production costs also decreased by 30-40%. Recognized for his success, SAA appointed him as a Community-Based Facilitator to train others in RA. 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href=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/saa-newsletters\/samankos-garden-becomes-a-center-of-discovery-for-students\/\">Samanko\u2019s garden becomes a center of discovery for students<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3989\" data-post-id=\"3989\" ><style type=\"text\/css\">.jet-listing-dynamic-post-3989 .elementor-element.elementor-element-a6cc655:not(.elementor-motion-effects-element-type-background), .jet-listing-dynamic-post-3989 .elementor-element.elementor-element-a6cc655 > .elementor-motion-effects-container > .elementor-motion-effects-layer{background-image:url(\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nieta-Cooperative.jpeg\");}<\/style>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"1855\" class=\"elementor elementor-1855\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df6de1c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df6de1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6cc655 e-con-full left-section e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a6cc655\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60eaebf e-con-full right-section e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60eaebf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-977457d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"977457d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/saa-newsletters\/saa-transforms-rural-cooperative-2\/\">SAA transforms rural cooperative<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-4754\" data-post-id=\"4754\" ><style type=\"text\/css\">.jet-listing-dynamic-post-4754 .elementor-element.elementor-element-ecd28a7:not(.elementor-motion-effects-element-type-background), .jet-listing-dynamic-post-4754 .elementor-element.elementor-element-ecd28a7 > .elementor-motion-effects-container > 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"288fe2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">VOICES FROM THE FIELD<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5633c31 for-hero eae-pop-btn-type-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-wts-modal-popup\" data-id=\"5633c31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wts-modal-popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-popup-wrapper eae-popup-eae-pupup-item-1939913685\" data-id=\"eae-pupup-item-1939913685\" data-preview-modal=\"\" data-close-button-type=\"icon\" data-close-btn=\"fas fa-arrow-left\" data-close-in-out=\"true\" data-effect=\"move-horizontal\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"eae-popup-link 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srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/EZY.jpeg 1300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/EZY-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/EZY-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/EZY-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b15e7 e-con-full right-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5b15e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ea4862 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48ea4862\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ezyagric Digital Platform Transforms the Livelihoods of Farmers in Ugandan Village<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d541ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d541ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Farmers in Lutete village of Madudu subcounty, in Uganda&#8217;s Mubende district, are reporting a six-fold yield increase for maize and beans after implementing agronomic advice dispensed through Ezyagric, a digital platform promoted by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) with funding from the Nippon Foundation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dorothy Namuli, a 41-year-old mother of seven, is now able to comfortably educate her children after <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ezyagric\u2019s <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">guidance and input linkages helped her grow her bean harvests from one bag to seven bags per acre, and her maize yields from four to eleven bags per acre. In the same village, Teo Munyebanza, a 37-year-old father of seven, having learnt regenerative agriculture practices and proper fertilizer application techniques through the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ezyagric <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">platform, now harvests at least 18 bags\/acre of maize, 15 bags\/acre of beans and 22 bags\/acre of Irish potatoes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;The improved yields have made me a role model in my community. Neighbors often ask for my advice on which fertilizers and pesticides to use,&#8221; he said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Namuli, Munyebanza and many other farmers, were introduced to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ezyagric <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by a Community-based Facilitator, Aisha Nakibule. After receiving training from SAA, Nakibulue, a 44-year-old mother of 10, has helped connect many farmers to the platform. She had encountered multiple struggles as a farmer, including poor soil quality that led to low productivity. After recruitment and training as an <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ezyagric <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">local champion, she has introduced over 300 farmers in her community to the platform. Her influence and coordination led to the purchase of inputs worth UGX 26 million (USD 6,922) in the first season of 2024, earning her UGX 200,000 (USD 54) in commissions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4756\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4756\" style=\"width: 1008px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4756 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PAYMENT.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1008\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PAYMENT.jpeg 1008w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PAYMENT-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PAYMENT-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4756\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Farmer Purchasing Agricultural Supplies from Aisha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;The extra income from <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ezyagric <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">helps me pay school fees for my children or cover household expenses,&#8221; she said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the full story: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saa-safe.org\/news\/news.php?nt=2&amp;vid=594&amp;lng=usa\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.saa-safe.org\/news\/news.php?nt=2&amp;vid=594&amp;lng=usa<\/span><\/a><span 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1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b15e7 e-con-full right-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5b15e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ea4862 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48ea4862\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ugandan Women\u2019s Group Thrives After Agribusiness Training<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d541ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d541ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maureen Kamiru, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a 64-year-old farmer,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> formed the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kihanda Tukorenyentya <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Women&#8217;s Group in 2017 with a vision of empowering women in her community. Starting with just seven members who pooled a modest USD 19 in savings, the group aimed to address prevalent issues of hunger, malnutrition, and poverty in their district collectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Progress was slow until 2021, when Kamiru was selected for Sasakawa Africa Association\u2019s <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">program with funds from the Nippon Foundation. This program introduced her to advanced farming techniques like regenerative agriculture and nutrition-sensitive practices, along with skills in value addition and business diversification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upon returning to her group, which had grown to 20 members, Kamiru shared her newfound knowledge. They transitioned from traditional crops like bananas and millet to nutrient-rich alternatives such as iron-rich beans, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, and a variety of vegetables using regenerative agriculture methods. This diversification not only improved their diets but also increased their crop yields.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a wider range of products, the group&#8217;s earnings grew significantly. Initially saving USD 3 monthly per member, they collectively saved USD 1,460 and disbursed over USD 1,062 in loans over five months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4765 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Members-of-the-Kihanda-Tukorenyentya-Group.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Members-of-the-Kihanda-Tukorenyentya-Group.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Members-of-the-Kihanda-Tukorenyentya-Group-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Members-of-the-Kihanda-Tukorenyentya-Group-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buoyed by their success, SAA extended further support to the group by training them in baking and providing start-up kits. They began producing cakes and snacks, supplying local schools, and establishing a steady income stream. Profits from this venture were reinvested in acquiring <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kroiler <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chicks, an improved chicken breed, which were distributed among members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The impact was transformative. Members like Jane Wasswa, 64, started with a few chicks and eventually expanded to owning 12 goats, significantly improving their livelihoods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kihanda Tukorenyentya <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Women&#8217;s Group stands as a beacon of transformation in their community, demonstrating the potential of sustainable agriculture practices and strategic business acumen united under a common goal of empowerment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the full story: <\/span><a 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With limited resources, she struggled to support her family until she found hope through the Bala Women and Youth Cooperative, part of the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One Stop Center Association (OSCA)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> initiative led by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) and funded by Japan\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joining the cooperative provided Alum with training in agribusiness, transforming her approach to farming into a viable enterprise. She developed a business plan focusing on purchasing groundnuts from local farmers and reselling them after processing. By 2023, supported by the Balaa OSCA savings group, she borrowed UGX 600,000 (USD 154) to kickstart her entrepreneurial venture. She acquired a manual groundnut sheller for UGX 250,000 (USD 64) and expanded her operations to include the processing of nuts sourced from other farmers alongside her own cultivation. The remaining funds after the equipment\u2019s purchase were invested in the direct procurement of groundnuts from local farmers, leveraging the cooperative\u2019s network and fostering mutual relationships within her community.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alum\u2019s products gained popularity in her village and Lira City due to their high quality and cleanliness. Her fair pricing strategy ensured consistent sales, meeting her family\u2019s needs including education expenses and adequate meals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increased income enabled Alum to fully repay her OSCA loan in less than a year. Beyond business success, she actively engages in OSCA activities such as maintaining a demonstration garden and promoting cleanliness, earning stipends and occasional vegetable harvests. She now ensures her children receive an education and plans to expand further by increasing processing capacity, acquiring a motorcycle for efficient distribution and constructing a storage facility. 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Farmers Trained on Safe Pesticide Use to Prevent Environmental Degradation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d541ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d541ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In March 2024, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) partnered with Uganda&#8217;s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) for a five-day training program aimed at building the capacity of agro-input dealers to provide advisory support on reducing the adverse impact of pesticides on the environment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The session was crucial as it equipped participants with knowledge on how proper management and use of agrochemicals can contribute to the mitigation of climate change and bolster food security for communities. A total of 21 participants (9 women) from various districts attended training, covering topics ranging from types of pesticide to safe application techniques, effective pest management strategies, and Uganda&#8217;s agricultural chemical regulations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The training included hands-on exercises and discussions, facilitated with a training manual developed by Makerere University. 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn March 2024, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) partnered with Uganda&#8217;s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) for a five-day training program aimed at building the capacity of agro-input dealers to provide advisory support on reducing the adverse impact of pesticides on the environment&#8230;\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-4772\" data-post-id=\"4772\" >\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"1049\" class=\"elementor elementor-1049\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b29660 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b29660\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3ed0a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f3ed0a\" 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https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/distributing-high-quality-wheat-seeds-to-MADEFO-members-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/distributing-high-quality-wheat-seeds-to-MADEFO-members.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88763d4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88763d4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-070a819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"070a819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a560fbf eae-pop-btn-type-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-wts-modal-popup\" data-id=\"a560fbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wts-modal-popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-popup-wrapper eae-popup-eae-pupup-item-1010198334\" data-id=\"eae-pupup-item-1010198334\" data-preview-modal=\"\" data-close-button-type=\"icon\" data-close-btn=\"fas fa-arrow-left\" data-close-in-out=\"true\" data-effect=\"move-horizontal\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"eae-popup-link icon-position-before\"\n\t\t\tdata-id=\"eae-pupup-item-1010198334\" data-ctrl-id=\"a560fbf\" href=\"#eae-pupup-item-1010198334\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eae-popup-btn-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eae-popup-btn-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWheat Farming Holds Great Promise of Transforming the Karamoja Region\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"eae-pupup-item-1010198334\" 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elementor-size-default\">ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ade720e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ade720e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29bd7a4 e-con-full left-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"29bd7a4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93f705f media-attached-image elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"93f705f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/distributing-high-quality-wheat-seeds-to-MADEFO-members.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" 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https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/distributing-high-quality-wheat-seeds-to-MADEFO-members-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/distributing-high-quality-wheat-seeds-to-MADEFO-members-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b15e7 e-con-full right-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5b15e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ea4862 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48ea4862\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wheat Farming Holds Great Promise of Transforming the Karamoja Region<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d541ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d541ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In April 2024, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), Matheniko Development Forum (MADEFO) and the Uganda Development Forum (UDF) introduced wheat farming to Karamoja, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">semi-arid region<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in northeastern Uganda where livestock production is the dominant mode of livelihood<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wheat is vital to Uganda&#8217;s food ecosystem, particularly in the bakery sector, and has vast economic potential. An anticipated increase in demand, driven by urbanization and changing dietary habits, underscores the need to expand its cultivation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Karamoja region was selected for its vast expanses of land, ideal for wheat production. At full production, the initiative is expected to boost agricultural productivity, increase food security and household incomes, create employment opportunities, and enhance the living standards of farmers in the region.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;This wheat initiative is gaining support from those who initially did not appreciate the idea. As we speak, we are recruiting more followers to support it,&#8221; said MADEFO&#8217;s Executive Director, Jeremiah Logit.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under the programme, three drought-resistant wheat seed varieties \u2014 Angeno 1, Angeno 2, and Angeno 3 \u2014 are being trialed in the Moroto district for their adaptability and resilience to Karamoja\u2019s demanding climate.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Already, there are signs of success as the first harvest season approaches. The sight of green wheat fields amidst intense heat and drought instills hope, symbolizing the promise of a better future.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4884\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4884\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wheat-2.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4884 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wheat-2-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wheat-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wheat-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wheat-2.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption 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Harvest Handling for Enhanced Sales<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d541ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d541ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">March 19-24, 2024<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, 85 farmers (35 women) in Uganda gathered to enhance their knowledge of post-harvest management and food safety. Among them was Mama Sarah, a mother of four, eager to improve her farming knowledge and expertise. Over three days, trainers from the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) provided comprehensive instruction on these critical topics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The training encompassed lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on sessions. Practical activities included aflatoxin testing and moisture content determination, which enabled farmers to better understand and apply the principles discussed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4159.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4159.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4159-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4159-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mama Sarah was particularly enthusiastic about the newfound knowledge, feeling empowered to store her crops properly for optimal sales.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;This training has been an eye-opener; I never realized how much we were losing due to poor handling. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Demonstration-of-a-Rice-Reaper-during-the-field-days-in-Lafia.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Demonstration-of-a-Rice-Reaper-during-the-field-days-in-Lafia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Demonstration-of-a-Rice-Reaper-during-the-field-days-in-Lafia-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Demonstration-of-a-Rice-Reaper-during-the-field-days-in-Lafia-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b15e7 e-con-full right-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5b15e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ea4862 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48ea4862\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Farmers Learn About Regenerative Agriculture at Green Field Days in Nigeria and Benin<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d541ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d541ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In April and May 2024, The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) organized a series of successful farmer field days known as Green Field Days, spanning seven communities across Nigeria (April 23-28) and the Republic of Benin (May 28-30). This initiative was part of SAA\u2019s Evidence-Based Regenerative Agriculture to Address Climate Change in Africa a project funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB).<\/p>\n<p>In Nigeria\u2019s Nasarawa State, the Green Field Days attracted 382 participants (129 women), from Doma and Lafia Local Government Areas.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Godwin Atser, SAA-Nigeria\u2019s Country Director, highlighted the impact of climate change on farmer productivity and emphasized the role of regenerative agriculture in enhancing resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Farmers experienced firsthand the benefits of advanced agricultural practices and technologies on demonstration plots. These included high-yielding rice and maize varieties, biochar application, urea deep placement for efficient fertilizer use, water management techniques, transplanting methods, mulching, and e-kakashi for real-time field data collection. SAA technical staff demonstrated how these practices improve yields, enhance soil health and fertility by sequestering carbon in the soil, and mitigate climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Participants expressed enthusiasm about the potential of these innovations. A male farmer praised the FARO 66 rice variety for its tillering ability, foreseeing higher yields. A female participant echoed his sentiment, eager to adopt these efficient practices on her farm next season.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4798\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4798\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Farmers-in-Yelwata-Wuji-community-during-the-SAA-Field-days-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4798 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Farmers-in-Yelwata-Wuji-community-during-the-SAA-Field-days-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Farmers-in-Yelwata-Wuji-community-during-the-SAA-Field-days-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Farmers-in-Yelwata-Wuji-community-during-the-SAA-Field-days-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Farmers-in-Yelwata-Wuji-community-during-the-SAA-Field-days-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Farmers in Yelwata Wuji community during the SAA Field days<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Similar Green Field Days were conducted in the Zogbodomey, Lele, and Lalo districts of Benin, involving 164 farmers (49 women) and 16 local government agricultural extension officials. The events introduced farmers to high-yielding rice varieties and technologies aimed at boosting rice production.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, these field days demonstrated SAA&#8217;s commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture and empowering farmers with practical solutions to combat climate challenges in Africa.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4795\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4795\" style=\"width: 333px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Demonstration-of-Hermatic-Storage-during-the-field-days.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4795 \" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Demonstration-of-Hermatic-Storage-during-the-field-days-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"333\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Demonstration-of-Hermatic-Storage-during-the-field-days-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Demonstration-of-Hermatic-Storage-during-the-field-days-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Demonstration-of-Hermatic-Storage-during-the-field-days.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Demonstration of Hermatic Storage during the field days<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4796\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4796\" style=\"width: 332px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Farmers-in-Alagye-Doma-Community-during-the-SAA-Field-days.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4796 \" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Farmers-in-Alagye-Doma-Community-during-the-SAA-Field-days-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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This initiative was part of SAA\u2019s Evidence-Based Regenerative Agriculture to Address Climate Change in Africa a project funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB)&#8230;\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-4833\" data-post-id=\"4833\" >\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"1049\" class=\"elementor elementor-1049\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b29660 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b29660\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3ed0a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f3ed0a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01a1b40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"01a1b40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/The-SAA-Nigeria-Country-team-at-the-event-1024x633.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4834\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/The-SAA-Nigeria-Country-team-at-the-event-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/The-SAA-Nigeria-Country-team-at-the-event-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/The-SAA-Nigeria-Country-team-at-the-event-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/The-SAA-Nigeria-Country-team-at-the-event.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88763d4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88763d4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-070a819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"070a819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NEWS AND ACTIVITIES FROM OTHER SAA COUNTRIES<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a560fbf eae-pop-btn-type-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-wts-modal-popup\" data-id=\"a560fbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wts-modal-popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-popup-wrapper eae-popup-eae-pupup-item-1766990496\" data-id=\"eae-pupup-item-1766990496\" data-preview-modal=\"\" data-close-button-type=\"icon\" data-close-btn=\"fas fa-arrow-left\" data-close-in-out=\"true\" data-effect=\"move-horizontal\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"eae-popup-link icon-position-before\"\n\t\t\tdata-id=\"eae-pupup-item-1766990496\" data-ctrl-id=\"a560fbf\" href=\"#eae-pupup-item-1766990496\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eae-popup-btn-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eae-popup-btn-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSAA &#8211; 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Nigeria Showcases Achievements at Pioneering Postharvest Conference<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d541ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d541ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">In April 2024, SAA-Nigeria showcased its impactful partnership with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saa-safe.org\/news\/news.php?nt=1&amp;vid=190&amp;lng\">Kano State Agricultural Development Programme (KSADP)<\/a> at the inaugural Postharvest Connect Conference and Exhibition held in Abuja. Organized by the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), the conference addressed the critical issue of postharvest losses in Nigeria&#8217;s agricultural sector. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4836\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4836\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4836\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SAA-Deputy-Country-Director-Dr-Abdulhamid-Gambo-moderating-a-panel-discussion-at-the-event-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SAA-Deputy-Country-Director-Dr-Abdulhamid-Gambo-moderating-a-panel-discussion-at-the-event-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SAA-Deputy-Country-Director-Dr-Abdulhamid-Gambo-moderating-a-panel-discussion-at-the-event-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SAA-Deputy-Country-Director-Dr-Abdulhamid-Gambo-moderating-a-panel-discussion-at-the-event.jpg 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SAA Deputy Country Director Dr Abdulhamid Gambo moderating a panel discussion at the event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dr Godwin Atser, SAA-Nigeria&#8217;s Country Director, emphasized the project&#8217;s commitment to promoting sustainable postharvest management practices and technologies. This dedication is evident in the efforts to link smallholder farmers in Kano with essential postharvest facilities and equipment. Additionally, the establishment of community-based modern processing and storage centers across the state strengthens the project&#8217;s impact.<\/p>\n<p>During the conference, Abdulrasheed Hamisu, the KSADP\/SAA Project Coordinator, presented the project&#8217;s comprehensive initiatives that directly target postharvest losses. These initiatives include installing aerated onion storage technology facilities, introducing solar tent vegetable dryers, providing crop threshers, and establishing rice and flour milling centers across all 44 local government areas (LGAs) in Kano State. 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn April 2024, SAA-Nigeria showcased its impactful partnership with the Kano State Agricultural Development Programme (KSADP) at the inaugural Postharvest Connect Conference and Exhibition held in Abuja. Organized by the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), the conference addressed the critical issue of postharvest losses in Nigeria&#8217;s agricultural sector&#8230;\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-4842\" data-post-id=\"4842\" >\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"1049\" class=\"elementor elementor-1049\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b29660 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b29660\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3ed0a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f3ed0a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01a1b40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"01a1b40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SHS-workshop-participants-group-photo-1024x821.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4848\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SHS-workshop-participants-group-photo-1024x821.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SHS-workshop-participants-group-photo-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SHS-workshop-participants-group-photo-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SHS-workshop-participants-group-photo.jpg 1248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88763d4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88763d4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-070a819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"070a819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NEWS AND ACTIVITIES FROM OTHER SAA COUNTRIES<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a560fbf eae-pop-btn-type-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-wts-modal-popup\" data-id=\"a560fbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wts-modal-popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-popup-wrapper eae-popup-eae-pupup-item-1859184625\" data-id=\"eae-pupup-item-1859184625\" data-preview-modal=\"\" data-close-button-type=\"icon\" data-close-btn=\"fas fa-arrow-left\" data-close-in-out=\"true\" data-effect=\"move-horizontal\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"eae-popup-link icon-position-before\"\n\t\t\tdata-id=\"eae-pupup-item-1859184625\" data-ctrl-id=\"a560fbf\" href=\"#eae-pupup-item-1859184625\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eae-popup-btn-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eae-popup-btn-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSAA &#8211; 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Ethiopia Workshop Explores Opportunities for Expanding Local Agricultural Input Production<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d541ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d541ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ethiopia&#8217;s crop production relies heavily on external inputs like seeds and fertilizers. However, global tensions, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have made these inputs costly and scarce. Additionally, there are growing concerns about their environmental and health impacts. To address these challenges, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Ethiopia Office organized a workshop in Adama last May under the theme, \u201cHarnessing Local Agricultural Inputs for Sustainable Production, Commercialization, and Utilization\u201d. The event focused on strengthening local agricultural inputs and featured discussions on regenerative agriculture, biochar technology, and organic input production.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4891\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4891\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dr.-Fentahun-Mengistu.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dr.-Fentahun-Mengistu.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dr.-Fentahun-Mengistu-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dr.-Fentahun-Mengistu-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Fentahun Mengistu giving his opening remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dr. Fentahun, SAA-Ethiopia\u2019s Country Director, highlighted the benefits of local inputs in reducing costs, saving foreign currency, and generating employment. Other speakers, including SAA\u2019s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Dr. Mel Oluoch, emphasized the importance of traditional knowledge and highlighted the need to involve local communities in decision-making processes and knowledge sharing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4892\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4892\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4892 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dr.-Mel-Oluouch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dr.-Mel-Oluouch.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dr.-Mel-Oluouch-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dr.-Mel-Oluouch-768x561.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Mel Oluouch giving his keynote speech<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mr. Abdusemed Abdo, representing the State Minister for Agriculture and Horticulture at the Ministry of Agriculture, stressed the need to expedite the delayed construction of local fertilizer and lime manufacturing industries. He also underscored the importance of enhancing the utilization of local inputs to meet farmers\u2019 needs for adequate agro-inputs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4893\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4893\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ato-Abdusemed-Abdo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ato-Abdusemed-Abdo.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ato-Abdusemed-Abdo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ato-Abdusemed-Abdo-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ato (Mr.) Abdusemed Abdo giving his official 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