SAA News
Fixing Africa’s Soils Starts with Fixing Its Extension Systems: The Case for C4SEAS
Soil degradation threatens the very foundation of Africa’s agricultural future undermining productiv...Read more
SAA at the CGIAR Science Week 2025, Nairobi, Kenya.
The CGIAR Science Week, held from April 7–12, 2025, at the United Nations (UN) Office in Nairobi, Ke...Read more
Sikasso Hosts 13th Seed Fair: A Strategic Showcase for Agricultural Innovation
The 13th edition of the Seed Fair was held in Sikasso on May 9–10, 2025, under the leadership of the...Read more
SAA Advances Community-Based Soybean Seed Multiplication Under SoPRI Project in Jimma and Bunno Bedele Zones
As part of Ethiopia’s national effort to boost local edible oil production and improve livestock fee...Read more
Jimma hosts a Joint Results Review meeting to review wheat and soybean projects funded by AGRA
SAA took part in the Joint Results Review (JRR) meeting held in Jimma from March 10–13, 2025, where ...Read more
Appointment of Mr. Shuichi Suzuki as President of SAA
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Shuichi Suzuki a...Read more
Growing Resilience: SAA Distributes 200,000 Cashew Seedlings in Karamoja, Uganda
Karamoja, a region historically challenged by harsh climatic conditions, is undergoing a remarkable ...Read more
Africa’s Soil Rebirth: SAA Launches Regenerative Agriculture Blueprint in Uganda
On January 10, 2025, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) unveiled its latest initiative to combat soil...Read more
Op-Ed by Country Director-Uganda, Mr. Robert Anyang, "Harnessing the Kampala Declaration for Africa’s Agricultural Transformation" featured on the media
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) proudly announces the publication of an Op-ed authored by Mr. Robe...Read more
The Integrated Soybean Value Chain Development Project Launched in Jimma and Bunno-Bedele Zones, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
The Integrated Soybean Value Chain Development Project, funded by AGRA, was officially launched in J...Read more
Voices from the field
Part III: Interview with Shuichi Suzuki, New President of SAA - Trust as a Compass -- Building the Future of Agricultural Support for Africa
A featured interview with Shuichi Suzuki, President of SAA Part III: Trust as a Compass -- Building ...Read more
Part II: Interview with Shuichi Suzuki, New President of SAA - From Global Business to the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA)
A featured interview with Shuichi Suzuki, President of SAA, Part II: From Global Business to the Sas...Read more
Part I: Interview with Shuichi Suzuki, New President of SAA - Four Decades of Global Business Experience – Grounded in Trust and Altruism
A featured interview with Shuichi Suzuki, President of SAA Part I: Four Decades of Global Business E...Read more
Revitalizing Degraded Soils for Sustainable Productivity: The Experience of Taguba Meskel Kebele with Regenerative Agriculture
In Ethiopia, unsustainable farming practices have led to physical, chemical and biological degradati...Read more
Ethiopian Farmers Reduce Yield Losses through Soil and Water Conservation Initiative
Soil erosion remains one of the leading causes of land degradation in Ethiopia, affecting cultivated...Read more
Short Movie: From Boda Boda Rider to Successful Farmer: Kiseka Edward’s Inspiring Journey
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has been driving agricultural development in Uganda through commun...Read more
Dr. Stella Kabiri’s Journey: Authoring A Basket of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies for the Improvement of Soil Health in Africa
Dr. Stella Kabiri, the Lead for Regenerative Agriculture at SAA since 2022, shares her inspiring jou...Read more
SAA Lays Foundation Stone for Irrigation Infrastructure and Hands- Over Site to Contractor
On December 05, 2024, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Ethiopia Country Director Dr. Fentahun M...Read more
Improved Teff Technologies Promoted to Farmers by Mekele University Midcareer Students
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), through its capacity building program, formerly known as SAFE...Read more
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Annual Report FY2023
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