SAA News

SAA Mali Showcases Climate-Smart Agriculture and Soil Restoration at the Annual Environment Fortnight 2026
Bamako, Mali (June 2026) – The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Mali actively participated in the 2...Read more

SAA Uganda and Napak District Launch Innovative School Feeding Model to Improve Nutrition, Learning, and Livelihoods in Karamoja
Schools in Napak District are being transformed into platforms for learning, nutrition, and local ec...Read more

Official Launch of the Project to Combat Child Labour and Promote Economic Resilience
Bamako, 16 June 2026 –The official launch ceremony of the project “Eradication of Child Labour and P...Read more

SAA Mali Marks 30 Years of Agricultral Transformation at the 2026 Annual Stakeholders’ Forum
BAMAKO, Mali — On June 4–5, 2026, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Mali hosted its 2026 Annual ...Read more

SAA Nigeria and Partners Launch AI-Powered Digital Advisory Platform for Smallholder Farmers
Gombe State has taken a major step toward modernizing agricultural advisory services through the sig...Read more

Launch of the Strategic Plan 2026-2030: Driving the Next Transformation of Africa’s Agrifood Systems
Marking its 40th anniversary in 2026, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has developed a new stra...Read more

Leadership Transition at SAA Mali: Honoring Service and Welcoming New Leadership
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) announces a leadership transition in its Mali Country Office, ...Read more

SAA Nigeria Convenes High-Level Stakeholders to Deepen Agricultural Impact as 40th Anniversary Celebrations Begin
On April 9, 2026, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Nigeria Country Office hosted its Annual Sta...Read more

AFSTA Congress 2026: SAA Highlights Seed Systems, Last-Mile Delivery and Partnerships in Cape Town
Building a resilient agricultural future for Africa requires more than just innovation—it demands a ...Read more

Guest article published on AgFunderNews | By Dr. Amit Roy, Chair of the Sasakawa Africa Association
The following article is a joint commentary by Dr. Amit Roy, Chair of the Sasakawa Africa Associatio...Read more
Voices from the field

SAA Nigeria Launches Oyo State Project to Boost Climate-Resilient Agribusiness
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Nigeria, with support from The Nippon Foundation, has official...Read more

SAA Nigeria Strengthens Agricultrural Extension and Human Cpaital Development Across Three States
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Nigeria is strengthening agricultural extension systems and bu...Read more

Nourishing a Generation: Fortified Whole Grains for School Feeding in Karamoja
Our vision is simple but transformative: a future where every school meal nourishes children, streng...Read more

Sasakawa Africa Association Expands Impact Through Partnerships, Innovation, and Field-Level Action
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Ethiopia continues to broaden its contribution to agricultural...Read more

SAA Nigeria Supports Capacity Building on Regenerative Agriculture and Post-Harvest Management in Rice Production
The training was held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, from March 30 to April 4, 2026, was led by the Inter...Read more

【Activity】Digital Finance for Agriculture in Karamoja: Unlocking USD 1.7 million for Smallholder Farmers
Across the semi-arid landscapes of Karamoja in Uganda, a quiet transformation is taking place. For g...Read more

Climate-Smart Wheat Technologies Boost Farmer Confidence and Productivity in Jigawa State
Smallholder farmers in Jigawa State are expressing growing confidence in climate-smart wheat product...Read more

【Staff Spotlight】A Legacy of Innovation and Service: Celebrating the Career of Oumer Taha Abdulwehab
After nearly four decades of pioneering service to Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, Mr. Oumer Taha Ab...Read more

【Farmers' story】From flooded fields to climate solutions: How one Beninese farmer turned rice farming into a pathway for prosperity and decarbonization
At dawn in Koussin Lélé, a low-lying rice-growing community in Benin’s Zou region, the paddies shimm...Read more

【Farmers' story】From struggling to confidence: How Climate-Smart Rice Farming Transformed Patrice Hongbete’s Future in Benin
Mr. Patrice Hongbete in Tchi Ahomandégbé community now uses less seed and farms less land, but farms...Read more
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SAA history book
"Walking with the Farmer: The journey of the Sasakawa Africa Assoication since 1986"
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Annual Report
Annual Report FY2024
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