African Agri Council NPC’s Post

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐈𝐓𝐀-𝐁𝐈𝐏 𝐆𝐨𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 Looking for ways to get more yield from your cassava farm? IITA-BIP GoSeed has the answer: 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬! These varieties are bred to be: * 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐲𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Produce more tons per hectare than local varieties *️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭: Fight off common cassava diseases * 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭: Tolerate drought and other environmental stresses * 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Varieties for different regions and uses (food, industry) By planting Improved Cassava Varieties, you can: * Increase your income * Spend less time managing pests and diseases * Contribute to a more secure food supply for all IITA-BIP GoSeed makes these improved varieties available to farmers. Call 𝟎𝟕𝟎𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟗𝟏𝟑𝟓𝟑 ! #IITA #GoSeed #Cassava #ImprovedVarieties #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Africa #collaboration #Sustainability #entrepreneurship #nigeria #IITA #agriculture #CGIAR

Some of the biggest innovations can be found in a small, climate-resilient seed. Up to 80% of Africa's food is produced by smallholder farmers, making them the key drivers of #foodsecurity in their region. However, a lot of them are facing an uphill battle each growing season. I visited South Africa, and farmers here tell me that drought and insect pests are just a few of their many challenges. Having access to climate-resilient crops, with built-in protection against destructive pests gives them a huge advantage to sustain their productivity. At Bayer | Crop Science, we know that it starts with one seed, that grows into a crop, that provides food on the table. We're investing in a new seed facility in Zambia to strengthen local food production and support African farmers to continue producing more, while restoring their land. I'm sharing this The Wall Street Journal article that features Sinelizwi Fakade, a corn grower from South Africa and founder of Ukhanyo Farming Development. He emphasizes that by gaining access to high-performing seeds and crucial agricultural tools, smallholder farmers can adapt and thrive in unpredictable climates. https://lnkd.in/gN2N2aAF #AgInnovation #TeamBayer

To improve on their livelihood, Smallholder farmers, should engage in intercropping as it can lead to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems. This agricultural practice of growing two or more crops in the same farmland simultaneously, offers several important benefits:1. Enhanced Biodiversity: It promotes a more diverse ecosystem, which can lead to healthier soils and reduced pest and disease pressures.2. Improved Soil Health: Different plants can complement each other in terms of nutrient use and soil structure.3. Pest and Disease Management: By diversifying crops, intercropping can help disrupt the life cycles of pests and diseases, reducing the need for pesticides.4. Increased Yield: Properly designed intercropping systems can lead to higher overall yields per unit land area compared to monoculture systems, as different crops can utilize resources more efficiently.5. Efficient Use of Resources: Different crops have varying growth patterns and root structures, which can lead to better use of light, water, and nutrients.6. Economic Benefits: Farmers can potentially increase their income by growing multiple crops and reducing the risk associated with changes in consumer demand, fluctuations in food prices, and crop failure.NB: Ensure adequate space to maximize cooperation and minimize competition between the crops. #Zero hunger, #Sustain Africa

Years ago and still very prominent in Nigeria and Africa, agriculture has been a shadow of its former self. The depleted soils, withered crops, air hung heavy with chemical fertilizers. Now we see potentials rather than challenges as we embark on sustainable agricultural practices to revive the land and reduce negative environmental impacts. Sustainable Agriculture is not just a dream for us at PSFI Foods; it's a necessity. Welcome to a New Week! What are your Goals for this week? #sustainability #newweek #monday #mondaymotivation #agriculture #sustainableagriculture #psfifoods #PSFIFoods

NEWS REVIEW: FG INAUGURATES COMMITTEE TO IMPLEMENT NIGERIA FARMERS’ SOIL HEALTH CARD SCHEME The Nigerian government has formed a committee to implement a new soil health card scheme. This initiative aims to improve agricultural productivity by providing farmers with tailored soil management recommendations. By establishing soil testing laboratories and promoting sustainable practices, the government hopes to boost food production and create jobs in rural areas. Explore this link for more reviews... https://lnkd.in/dA_Z8sdq #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

Check out this great article on the significance of African staple crops such as cassava and teff. The piece highlights how the Gates Foundation is partnering with CGIAR to help these crops reach their full potential. Investing in these crops could have a huge impact on food security and poverty reduction in the region. #Africa #Agriculture #FoodSecurity

In Africa today, many farmers have abandoned indigenous crop farming in favor of modern crops like maize, rice, and wheat. These crops, not originally African, were introduced after economic revolutions years ago, colonization, and other factors. While there has been significant progress in adopting these crops to align with global agricultural trends, Africa has also faced considerable challenges. The push to cultivate non-native crops has led to poor yields, increased crop diseases, intense competition, over-reliance on chemicals, and declining health among Africans. This issue is particularly acute in climate change-affected areas, such as Kenya’s ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands) regions including Northern, Eastern, parts of Coast and parts of Nyanza region in Kenya. Here, farmers struggle to grow water-intensive crops like maize, which falter when rains fail. The mismatch between crop needs and climatic conditions has resulted in disappointing harvests and food insecurity. Keep reading at https://shorturl.at/vwzPb UNESCO United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) FECoMo Kenya Brian Seroney Media Council of Kenya PACJACI Bonaya Bonaya Boniface Harrison

Here’s a project we’re delighted to see get off the ground: a new bio-inputs initiative to empower smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and overseen by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) , the project will help unleash the potential of bio-inputs, the microbial-based products like our own LEGUMEFiX. “These improve soil health, increase nutrient availability, enhance crop yields, boos farmer incomes, and improve the efficiency, productivity and profitability of African smallholder farming systems in the face of a changing climate,” says Bernard Vanlauwe, IITA Deputy Director General. https://lnkd.in/ekaEnmNU Legume Technology has itself long been active in sub-Saharan Africa, with products already used in more than 14 countries. Keep tuned for some exciting news of our own on this same topic… #africanagriculture #smallholderagriculture #sustainableagriculture #agriculturaldevelopment #climatechange #bioinputs #inoculants #legumes

Engaging farmers, government, CSOs, industry actors in improving Agriculture in Nyandarua County, Kenya. Agroecology depends on context-specific knowledge. It does not offer fixed prescriptions rather, agroecological practices are tailored to fit the environmental, social, economic, cultural and political context. Biovision Africa Trust Nyandarua County Government FAO

Ladies and Gentlemen, Imagine a Kenya where hunger and food insecurity become opportunities for growth. 15% of our population facing chronic hunger and 30% of children suffer a cute malnutrition (FAO), and 47 million hectares of arable land remain underutilized. Modernizing agriculture could increase production by up to 50%. Rift Valley can boost maize to 60 million bags, Central Kenya can enhance tea to 750,000 metric tons, and Coastal regions can expand cereal, fruit, and nut production and Western Kenya can significantly increase maize, legumes, and cereals, while Turkana can capitalize on drought-resistant crops and livestock. Wise Preneurs Africa Ltd is ready to unlock these regional potentials. By investing in crops, poultry, spices, horticulture, and aquaculture. We are inviting investors to partner with us. Thank you. #Agriculture #Investment #Kenya #FoodSecurity #WisePreneursAfrica