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AGRA Chairperson and former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, led an AGRA delegation on a courtesy call to H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Kampala. The President commended AGRA for its contribution to strengthening food systems across Africa, noting our role in advancing science, innovation, and policy advocacy. President Museveni welcomed AGRA’s approach, highlighting its emphasis on modern, home‑grown farming methods that are better suited to local contexts, particularly in areas such as animal feed production. He further encouraged AGRA to strengthen its role in promoting practical, locally relevant solutions through research, strengthened seed systems, scientific innovation, and advocacy. AGRA has operated in Uganda since 2006, supporting the training of scientists, many of whom now hold key positions in national research and development institutions, including the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO). #AGRA #AGRAat20 #AGRAImpact

This #EarthDay, we reaffirm our commitment to farmer‑centred, sustainable food systems. By restoring soil health, reducing post‑harvest losses, and strengthening resilience across the value chain, AGRA is enabling farmers to increase productivity and build lasting prosperity, while safeguarding our planet. #AGRA #AGRAImpact #OurPowerOurPlanet

Yesterday in Hawassa, Ethiopia, the AGRA Board and Management, together with senior officials from the Sidama Region, conducted a strategic site visit to the Sidama Elito Farmers Cooperative Union to assess progress and implementation on the ground. The visit provided insights into the union’s integrated operational model, encompassing feed processing, mechanization services, school feeding programmes, and strengthened market linkages. These interventions collectively illustrate a scalable approach to inclusive agricultural transformation anchored in farmer‑led enterprise development. The engagement underscored the importance of coordinated leadership, institutional collaboration, and execution in translating agricultural ambitions into measurable outcomes. #AGRA #AGRAImpact #AGRAat20 Alice Ruhweza | Thule Lenneiye | Aggie Asiimwe Konde | Decimar Ogutu | Waeni Ngea

Agriculture drives about 25% of Africa’s GDP and employs nearly 60% of the continent's workforce, yet over 80% of agricultural land is degraded, limiting productivity and livelihoods. As Rufus IDRIS, AGRA's Country Director in Nigeria highlights, sustainable growth goes beyond fertilizer use. It requires understanding soil types, applying the right inputs, and restoring soil health as the foundation for long‑term productivity. With rising pressure from climate change, urbanization, and growing food demand, investing in soil health is no longer optional, it’s a strategic necessity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZp3Cjkt #AGRA #AGRAImpact #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems

On this International Day of Wellness, we recognize the vital link between nutrition, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and overall well‑being. For 20 years, AGRA has worked to strengthen Africa’s food systems, supporting farmers and building resilience so communities can live healthier, more productive lives. Today, we reaffirm our collective responsibility to place people’s well‑being at the heart of sustainable development. #AGRA #AGRAImpact #AGRAat20

Twenty years ago, AGRA was founded on a simple but urgent truth: Africa’s future depends on whether its farmers can thrive. At the Ethiopia High level convening on AGRA@20 we saw the results of that conviction. Ethiopia’s success proves that when we align leadership and investment, we deliver lasting change. In the words of H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn, this next chapter is about action. It’s about ensuring farmers can reliably earn, grow, and build a future that lasts. #AGRA #AGRAImpact #AGRAat20

At the Ethiopia high-level convening on AGRA@20, conversations centered on what it takes to deliver lasting food systems transformation. Ethiopia is the blueprint. It proves that when government leadership, policy, and investment align, we stop dreaming about change and start delivering it at scale. As our President, Ms. Alice Ruhweza, highlighted during the convening: reaching farmers is just the starting point. The real goal is ensuring they can reliably earn, grow, and build a future that lasts. #AGRA #AGRAImpact #AGRAat20