SAA News

On the Ground in Nasarawa: SAA's Commitment to Agricultural Transformation in Nigeria
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) continues its dedication to agricultural transformation in Nigeria...Read more

<Register NOW> SAA will participate in the 4th All Africa Post-Harvest Congress and Exhibition (AAPHCE): 19-22 Sep
The 4th All Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition (AAPHCE) is scheduled from 19th to 22nd Septe...Read more

Op-Ed by SAA's Lead Specialist on Regenerative Agriculture Featured on Africa.com etc...
Dr. Stella Kabiri, Lead Regenerative Agriculture at Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), recently auth...Read more

A Japanese House of Representatives Member Visits SAA's Ethiopia Office
On August 12, Dr. Toshiko Abe, a member of the House of Representatives of Japan, accompanied by the...Read more

SAA participated in the 3rd Annual Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Week in Ethiopia
The 3rd Annual Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Week 2023 took place from June 7-9 at the Ghion Ho...Read more

Strengthening Farmers Training Centers (FTCs) for Effective Technology Transfer in Amhara region, Ethiopia
SAA Ethiopia successfully implemented Pro-Environment Market-oriented Agricultural Project (PREMAP-I...Read more

SAA Annual Report 2022: Building sustainable and resilient food systems
We are pleased to announce the release of our Annual Report for 2022. This report encapsulates our c...Read more

SAA's Strategic Partnership Director Shares Insights during NHK news
Dr. Mel Oluoch, the Strategic Partnership Director at Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), appeared on...Read more

SAA-Uganda Breaks ground for One-Stop Centers in Napak and Kole, supported by the Japanese Government's NGO grant
The official groundbreaking ceremony for two Multipurpose Agricultural Cooperatives in Uganda was or...Read more

Japanese Ambassador Inaugurated PREMAP-I Project Facilities in Ethiopia (Oromia)
On 29 May 2023, facilities established under the Pro-Environment Market-oriented Agriculture Promoti...Read more
Voices from the field

The Kano State Agropastoral Development Program supports small Agro-Input Retailers to Thrive
Small agro-input retailers play a vital role in the agricultural sector, providing farmers with esse...Read more

From a Struggling Farmer to a Successful Seed Producer: A Story of Aminu Hashim
Aminu Hashim is a 50-year-old farmer and a father of 4 children from Kura community in Kano State, N...Read more

【Special Interview】Introducing Dr. Amit Roy, SAA's New Chair
As the Chair of the Sasakawa Africa Association, Dr. Amit Roy is at the forefront of initiatives dri...Read more

Farmers in Meket district embrace improved organic fertilizers
Organic fertilizers play an essential role in maintaining soil health by influencing nutrient availa...Read more

Reviving Cereal-Pulse Crop Rotation: A Leap Towards Agro-Biodiversity and Sustainable Farming
Promoting agro-biodiversity is a cornerstone of regenerative agriculture. These systems protect ecos...Read more

Malian farmers’ life transformed through kaba nônô processing
Just five years ago, Mrs. Sanata Coulibaly Kone, from the Koloni-Boundio Village in South-west Mali,...Read more

SAA’s SHEP training sets Malian farmers on a journey to prosperity
Sounkoura Traore, a member of the Mintiguila Cooperative, based in the Koulikoro region of Western M...Read more

Samanko’s garden becomes a center of discovery for students
The sun-drenched fields of the Samanko Agricultural College Center are alive with vibrant greenery f...Read more

SAA transforms rural cooperative in Mali
Two years after SAA delivered a sheller to the Nieta Cooperative in the Kamalé Kakélé Village of Wes...Read more

Two birds with one stone: Using compost to tame fertilizer price hikes and increase yields sustainably
Farmers in the Amhara and SNNP regions of Ethiopia have cut their expenditure on fertilizer by half ...Read more
SAA Publications
E-newsletter
"Walking with the Farmer"
SAA publishes a bimonthly e-newsletter reporting on SAA activities.

SAA history book
"Walking with the Farmer: The journey of the Sasakawa Africa Assoication since 1986"
This book chronicles the history of SAA from its inception to the present.

Success stories
Voices from the Field Special Edition 2022
This is a special edition of the "Voices from the Field" articles.