SAA News

SAA team from left, Dr Mel Oluoch, Dr Stella Kabiri, Dr Robert Ayang, Dr Hamado Tapsoba, Dr Fentahun Mengistu, Ms Edith Kouko and Dr Godwin Aster at the CGIAR Science week.
NEWS
May.28.2025

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

NEWS
May.21.2025

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

May.1.2025

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

May.1.2025

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

NEWS
April.1.2025

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

Farmers engage in sustainable agriculture with quality cashew seedlings
NEWS
February.17.2025

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

SAA leaderships and Ambassador Philip Indro (center)
NEWS
January.22.2025

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

NEWS
January.22.2025

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

Group photo of participants
NEWS
January.20.2025

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

Group photo of the participants
NEWS
January.20.2025

Improving Pesticide Management and Use in Ethiopia: A Key to Boosting Agricultural Productivity

Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), organize...Read more

Voices from the field

May.28.2025

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

From left: Ms. Mutsuyoshi, Mr. Suzuki, Dr. Amit, and Dr. Kitanaka
May.28.2025

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

May.28.2025

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

Farmers visiting a Commodity Variety Plot (CVP) during a field day organized at Taguba Meskel Farmer Training Center (FTC)
Ethiopia
April.29.2025

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

A host farmer in his Soil Bund integrated with forage development in Gemeda Sora
Ethiopia
April.29.2025

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

Uganda
February.21.2025

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 at the book launch in SAA Uganda office
January.29.2025

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

Ethiopia
December.25.2024

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

Laying the foundation stone for irrigation infrastructure in Gowedemo Kebele
Ethiopia
December.25.2024

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

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