To catalyze and sustain inclusive agriculture transformation in Africa by increasing incomes and improving food security for 30 million smallholder households.
Dr. Agnes Kalibata is the 2024 recipient of the Justus-von-Liebig Award for World Nutrition. 👏👏👏 This happened at the World Food day event hosted by the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany on October 16, 2024. This the leading Universuty in agricultural research and
Look out for our 2022
#Africa
Agriculture Status Report at the
#AGRF2022
! (
#AASR2022
).
We’ll be presenting the latest key evidence and insights on the prospects of achieving resilience & sustainability in Africa’s
#FoodSystems
.
Register here ✍️
Government & donor efforts should focus on enabling agri-food SMEs to connect small-scale farmers to markets. The
#Agribusiness
#DealRoom
at
#AGRF2022
aims to unlock access to finance and partnership opportunities.
Register for the summit on
#ElevateAg
In August, AGRA President Dr
@Agnes_Kalibata
, participated in a
@TEDTalks
, where she outlined how to empower smallholder farmers with better tools, climate resilience strategies and market access — so they can continue to nourish humanity while caring for the planet.
Watch here
'We want to improve the productivity of staple crops for farmers. Choices are critical as they allow them to either achieve success with a specific crop, or switch to a backup crop in case that crop fails', states Dr.
@Agnes_Kalibata
on
@Forbes
.
More on .
#WAYA
recognizes African female agripreneurs who have demonstrated remarkable innovation by contributing positively towards food security, climate resilience, women, & youth empowerment.
Do you know anyone in this category?
Invite them to apply for
#WAYA2023
today, on
Are you a business/entity operating in and along the agriculture and or agribusiness value chain? You probably qualify for
#WAYA2023
!
What more qualifications do you need to make the application?
Find out on the link
#VALUE4HER
#AGRF2023
It’s here!! Episode 5 of
#AGRA
’s
#VoicesofAfrica
Podcast is now available for streaming and download. Listen in for expert discussions on Africa’s journey towards agriculture transformation at
The deadline for
#WAYA2023
applications is May 31, 2023. Time is running out!
Find out if you qualify and make your application TODAY at .
SPREAD THE WORD!
#AGRF2023TZ
The
#VALUE4HER
Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards 2023 applications are now officially OPEN!
Applications can be made between 8 March 2023 and 31 May 2023.
Here is a link for all the details
#WAYA2023
#IWD2023
#AGRF2023
#DidYouKnow
? The median age of an African farmer is 53, despite the continent having a large population of young people?
Join us on 8th September and let's engage more on how to get the youth involved in Agriculture 👉.
#SolutionsForAfrica
#AGRF2022
In Episode 5 of the
#VoicesOfAfrica
podcast Francois Nsengiyumva, Head of the Chamber of
#Agriculture
at the Private Sector Federation,
#Rwanda
, joins Jean Paul Ndagijimana,
#AGRA
Country Head,
#Rwanda
, for a discussion on improving seed systems.
🎧 ▶️
Francois Nsengiyumva, Head of the Chamber of Agriculture, PSF
#Rwanda
, recommends additional technical support and improved access to capital and finance to improve Rwanda’s seed industry.
For more, listen to Episode 5 of
#VoicesOfAfrica
podcast at
What's the impact of the digital gender divide on progress toward food nutrition security and climatic resilience across the
#African
continent?
H. E
@JosefaSacko
will be focusing on this during her keynote address on our
#IWD2023
webinar. 1/2
In Episode 5 of the
#VoicesOfAfrica
podcast, Francois Nsengiyumva, Head of the Chamber of Agriculture, PSF
#Rwanda
, discusses the impact of the Tera Imbuto Nziza program on improving
#SmallholderFarmers
’ access to improved seeds.
Listen in, here 👉
#WAYA
aims to create visibility for successful women and promote them as positive role models, trigger innovation, & spur ambition among women agripreneurs.
Applications for
#WAYA2023
will be opened at our
#IWD2023
webinar.
Book a slot here to attend.
According to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, urgency & ambitious action is required to address climate risks.
Join us on 8th Sept as we discuss how
#ClimateChange
affects our smallholder farmers 👉
#SolutionsForAfrica
“Through the Tera Imbuto Nziza program, investors saw that the seed business is feasible and profitable.” Francois Nsengiyumva, Head of the Chamber of Agriculture, PSF
#Rwanda
, on the latest episode of
#VoicesOfAfrica
podcast.
Listen to the discussion
Join us in congratulating our President, Dr.
@Agnes_Kalibata
, on being named among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2021 by
@NewAfricanMag
. This recognition is a great reflection of her dedication to transforming Africa’s food systems.
“Women are key actors within agriculture because of their role in the production and running of small enterprises across the continent. Join us on
#IWD2023
as we celebrate women in agribusiness”. –
@SabdiyoDido
.
Register for the
#IWD2023
webinar on
“Dr.
@Agnes_Kalibata
has long championed
#science
& evidence as the basis for practical
#agricultural
policies that have transformed
#Rwanda
to a model of prosperity & security. We are thrilled to present her with our highest award.” said Marcia McNutt, President
@theNASciences
'Techn has a role to play in
#Ag
transformation.
#Youth
have an opportunity to engage in its deployment. But before we go too high tech, what about basic
#mechanization
. It’s a great tragedy to expect
#farmers
to feed themselves & the continent using a hand hoe' -
@StriveMasiyiwa
GREAT NEWS! Our President, Dr
@Agnes_Kalibata
, has been named as the African Climate Champion of the Year 2020 by
@AfricanLM
, in recognition of her relentless contributions towards changing the continent's food security and agriculture narrative.
Join us in congratulating her!
UNGA78 | Food+ Forum
Remarks | Dr Agnes Kalibata, President,
#AGRA
“Intra-Africa trade is currently at 15%. Africa does not trade with itself on food. Africa gets food from everywhere else except Africa. There exists opportunities for the continent to eat what we produce, and
Congratulations Dr
@Agnes_Kalibata
on your appointment to
#COP28
Advisory Committee. The
#COP28UAE
Advisory Committee brings together the climate expertise of thought leaders from countries across 6 continents
#Pathwaytocop28UAE
It is with great sadness that all of us in
@AGRAAlliance
receive the news of the passing of H.E.,
@KofiAnnan
. Mr. Annan was a tremendous leader of progress in the world, improving the lives of millions of individuals...Read full statement -
"Through regenerative agriculture practices, I have managed to triple my harvest. The partnership between
@cerealgrowerske
and
#AGRA
has made me understand how best to use regenerative agriculture practices"- Justus Kimeu, Farmer, Makueni.
#AGRAImpact
SDG Summit 2023 | UN High Impact Initiatives |
#FoodSystems
Transformation
Remarks | Dr Agnes Kalibata, President Agra
To address the food systems challenges in Africa, we have taken the following approaches;
✅Promoting AFCTA Framework
✅Promoting policies on
#AGRA
has launched its new five-year strategy that helps governments tackle hunger and enhance nutrition by building resilient
#FoodSystems
.
The need for this support is powerfully highlighted by a decade of multiple natural and manmade crises. 1/2
#AGRF2022
#StrategyLaunch
Food Systems |
#WAYAAWARDS2024
Women agri-preneurs still face challenges that prevent them from leading progress towards just and resilient agri-food systems, including lack of access to finance, limited land ownership, informal and unpaid work, and few opportunities to voice
Her Excellency Dr
@SuluhuSamia
, President of the United Republic of
#Tanzania
, has officially launched
#AGRF2023TZ
, Africa’s premier platform for advancing the continent's agriculture and food systems agenda, at State House,
#Tanzania
.
#AGRF2023
Day 3 |
#AGRF2023
#KilimoTanzania
Presidential Summit |
#FoodSystems
Head of States arrive at
#AGRF2023
in Dar Es Salaam
✅ HE William Ruto, Kenya
✅ HE Samia Suluhu, Tanzania
✅ HE Macky Sall, Senegal
✅ HE Evariste Ndayishimiye, Burundi
✅ HE Hussein Mwinyi, Zanzibar
#AGRA
President Dr.
@Agnes_Kalibata
has called on African governments to invest massively in agriculture, to promote food security, and create jobs for the youth. Read the key messages from the just concluded
#AGRF2020
#VirtualSummit
on the link below.
“I take it as a responsibility to support young people, especially women, to help them understand that they have a huge place and an important role to play in the world.” Read about
#AGRA
’s Dr
@Agnes_Kalibata
’s work at AGRA and more on
“Rwanda looks forward to hosting this virtual gathering,... We will be driving an agenda of food systems that works for inter African trade, our cities, & our rural communities at AGRF,” Hon. Gerardine Mukeshimana
@RwandaAgri
#AGRF2020
#FeedTheCities
Congratulations to our President
@Agnes_Kalibata
who today received a Doctor of Science honoris causa from
@McGillMacCampus
in recognition of her contributions as an agricultural scientist, policy maker, innovative thinker, and public and thought leader.
"Our service is to ensure our youth get employment opportunities, around 36% of our youth out of 4 million are not in school, training or employment. Our aim is to plug them into Agri based opportunities provided across the value chain,
@jnabdallah
Minister of Youth
#AGRAinRwanda
Day 1 | Linking smallholders to structured markets and enhancing last-mile service delivery
Winnie - “Women in general contribute over 50% of the workforce in agriculture, then how do we link them to markets? What is the missing link? We therefore need to listen to all voices”.
Smallholders must be at the heart of global
#climate
adaptation efforts. AGRA is the go-to partner for smallholder-focused adaptation efforts in
#Africa
based on our experience working w/ govts, farmers, CSOs, research institutions & dev't partners- Dr.
@Agnes_Kalibata
#DohaForum
Happy 5th birthday to Generation Africa 🥳
5 years of bringing the dynamism of youth entrepreneurship to Africa’s agriculture landscape.
Let’s continue to inspire young Africans to forge the path of Agri-food entrepreneurs!
#GenerationAfrica
#AGRF2023
“For Africa’s agricultural transformation to happen, women must be at the
table, where decisions are being made, and where deals are being made.
The place of women in agriculture is not just on the farm.”
Dr.
@jemimah_njuki
Senior Programme Specialist,
@IDRC_CRDI
#HowWillYouLead
"I'd like to call upon all sector players to get involved in the upcoming
@TheAGRF
summit. We need to partner to develop policies that can drive the sector forward". - H.E.
@SuluhuSamia
Watch the
#AGRF2023TZ
launch ceremony which took place earlier:
“VACS is one of the areas that will define how we deliver in our food systems. VACs seeks to build a resilient food system grounded in diverse, nutritious, and climate adapted crops grown in healthy, fertile soils.” - Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President, AGRA.
@TheAGRF
@Agnes_Kalibata
#AGRA
is on the ground at the Africa Climate Summit 2023. Agriculture is Africa's engine of green growth! Today's session will focus on Investment for Food System Transformation in Africa.
#AGRAInCountry
#ACS2023
#AGRAAtACS2023
"We must turn to the serious business of accelerating progress in transforming our food systems to be more sustainable and resilient, while preserving our environment".-
#AGRA
Board Chair,
@HMDessalegn
.
#UNFSS
"97% of businesses in
#Rwanda
are in MSMEs and this sector is key for Rwanda as a player. We have worked with about 300 SMEs to develop their business plan capacities to attract investments,"
@nmukazayire
, Deputy CEO,
@RDBrwanda
#AGRAInRwanda
Prioritizing smallholder farmers take strengthening the capacity of SMEs that work with them and the business ecosystem. The Agribusiness Deal Room is Africa’s premier Agri-
#DealRoom
that facilitates matching resources to opportunities. - Dr.
@Agnes_Kalibata
.
#AGRF2020
Although irrigation in Africa has the potential to boost agricultural productivities by at least 50 percent, food production on the continent is almost entirely rainfed -
"Ethiopia has demonstrated to the rest of
#Africa
that under the right leadership of Govt, we can reach at desired ambitions to meet the urgent food requirements of our population despite facing challenging global circumstances,"
@HMDessalegn
#AGRA
Board Chair
#AGRAinEthiopia
.
"Are you a high performer? Do you work well under pressure to deliver quality work. Then it's you who we are looking for. Join us and be a part of the dynamic team that is changing the narrative on food systems in the continent. Apply today. Deadline is on 9th August 2023.
#Supporting
the resiliency of African
#WomenInAg
through the
#COVID19
pandemic: Help women-owned
#ag
SMEs continue to access inputs, mechanization, and advisory services -
"No country has successfully shifted from a poor country to a middle income or high-income country without agricultural transformation"-H.E
@HMDessalegn
.
'We see agriculture as the biggest catalyst to create business opportunities and jobs and can help turn around the tide of migration' - Dr.
@Agnes_Kalibata
#BCFNforum
Day 0 | Mobilising Private sector investment to end hunger and enhance nutrition in Africa
“We need to think carefully about nutrition. We need more nutritious food. We need to create more incentives for the private secror, because it does not have immediate returns. We need to
Next week, world leaders will convene in New York at
#UNGA79
to advance solutions to some of the main challenges facing the humanity, such as hunger, food insecurity as well healthy nutrition.
Join AGRA President Dr
@Agnes_Kalibata
at
@GlobalAfricaBiz
where she will
.
@Agri_FinanceKe
will receive Sh1.5B from
@KenyaTreasury
in the next 3 yrs to promote loans to female-led enterprises as part of its Women Affirmative Action Window. This is motivated by the success of PROFIT-a partnership between the Kenyan gov't,
@IFAD
& implemented through us.
In today’s
@NationAfrica
, Dr
@Agnes_Kalibata
talks about her leadership journey in various capacities, life in Nairobi and much more.
“I take pride in ensuring that we are a well-run African institution.”, she says about her current role as
#AGRA
President.
Read her interview
#AGRA
’s delegation is attending the
#AfricaFoodSummitDakar2
in Senegal this week, to highlight our initiatives to catalyse
#FoodSystems
transformation to improve food security & boost incomes for smallholder households.
More details on
#InvestInAfrica
AGRA is on the lookout for talented individuals to join our mission. Explore our job listings and be the change in African agriculture.
To apply, click here
#AGRA
#Vacancies
Our extension approach involves identifying & training self-employed, village-based advisors
#VBAs
. They're linked to input companies to promote seed of improved crop varieties & fertilizers, and good
#ag
practices. They often become vendors of such inputs at the village level.
As an institution that works to improve the wellbeing of millions of
#Africa
’s smallholder
#farmers
, we are deeply concerned about
#COVID19
and it's effect on
#ag
.
We have curated a page on our website dedicated to our response to the global pandemic -
Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Board Member of
#AGRA
H.E.
@jmkikwete
, has today met with Uganda’s President H.E.
@KagutaMuseveni
for a conversation around Africa’s
#foodsystems
priorities.