SAA News
From Innovation to Scale: Social Franchising as SAA’s Pathway for Agricultural Transformation
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Ethiopia is increasingly demonstrating that sustainable agricultur...Read more
AfDB Delegation Commends SAA’s Regenerative Agriculture Work, Explores Opportunities for Scaling
A high-level delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) has commended the Sasakawa Africa A...Read more
SAA Mali Showcases Climate-Smart Agriculture and Soil Restoration at the Annual Environment Fortnight 2026
Bamako, Mali – The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Mali actively participated in the 27th Environm...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
Voices from the field
From Chemicals to Nature: Mali Farmers Turn to Biopesticides for Safer, Sustainable Production
In the Koloniboundio zone, farmers relied heavily on chemical pesticides to protect their crops from...Read more
Bringing Life Back to the Soil: How Farmers Got Better Millet Harvests in Dacoumani
In the Dacoumani zone of Mali, declining soil fertility has become a growing challenge for millet fa...Read more
From Demonstration Participant to Seed Entrepreneur: Farmer’s journey from learning to leading
In the village of Sitin, located within the Koloni-Boundio Postharvest & Trade Center (PHTC) zon...Read more
Bridging the Gap: SAA Mali Enhances Farmers’ Access to Agricultural Inputs and Credit
As part of its Inclusive Markets and Agri-business Development (IMA) approach, Sasakawa Africa Assoc...Read more
From Data to Delivery: How Quality Information Helps Farmers Get Better Advice, Decisions
Reliable data is essential for understanding farmers’ challenges and identifying solutions that impr...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
Saving Time, Reducing Labor: Fertilizer Applicators Transform Farming in Mali
For many farmers in the Monzomblena production zone, applying fertilizer by hand is one of the most ...Read more
Growing the next generation of soil health champions at University of Ségou
The University of Ségou has recognized the significant contributions of the project Strengthening Hu...Read more
Nourishing Families Through Innovation: Women in Tiola Learn to Enhance Traditional Foods for Healthier Households
In Tiola, traditional sorghum is much more than a staple crop. It is part of the community’s culture...Read more
Hermetic Storage Gives Mali Farmers Powerful Tool Against Postharvest Losses
For many farmers in the Didiéni zone, protecting grain after harvest can be as challenging as produc...Read more
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