Voices from the field

Empowering Farmers for Market Success: The SHEP Approach in Ana Sora District, Oromia, Ethiopia

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 degradation of cultivated fields. This has resulted in poor soil health and declining agricultural productivity.  One striking example is the demonstration　land at the Farmers’ Training Center (FTC) in Taguba Meskel Kebele, Meket District. Intended as a learning site to showcase improved agricultural practices, the land had become severely degraded. The soil washighly acidic, low in organic matter,, had po...

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 fields, grazing lands and other land uses. The interconnected nature of these landscapes, including: cultivated outfields, homesteads, grazing areas, forests, woodlots, and others calls for a landscape approaches to effectively address rural land degradation.

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 community-based organizations and innovative models that empower smallholder farmers.

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 journey as the author of A Basket of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies for the Improvement of Soil Health in Africa.

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, has been supporting mid-career students to undertake field-level Supervised Enterprise Projects (SEPs) in nine Ethiopian universities since 1996. The program was introduced at Mekelle University (MU) in 2011, and to date, has supported 407 students, including 33 who are currently in the pipeline.

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 Mengistu and Mr. Mengesha Fitamo, Head of Southern Sidama Zone Administration, laid the foundation stone for the construction of irrigation infrastructure in Gowedemo Kebele, Aleta Wondo District, Sidama Region. The site was officially handed over to the contractor, Matunda Engineering, following the signing of the agreement between SAA and the contractor.

Showcasing Diversified Food Cooking Demonstrations at Kerekicho and Raya Boda Nutrition Model Villages

Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) recently conducted a diversified food cooking demonstrations at Kerekicho Nutrition Model Village (NMV) in Angacha District, Kembata Zone, Central Ethiopia Region, and at Raya Boda NMV in Ana Sora District, Guji Zone, Oromia Region. These events highlighted the importance of following proper food and nutrition protocols for a healthy life.

Improved Agricultural Technologies Showcased at the 4th Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Week 2024

The 4th Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Week 2024 took place from December 6-8 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the theme “Renew the promise for an Enduring Peace and Equitable Development”.

From Volunteer to Commercial Community-Based Facilitator: How Asaba Micheal is driving agricultural transformation in Kitagwenda District

An old saying goes, give a man a fish, and you've fed him for a day,", "but teach a man to catch fish, and you've fed him for a lifetime. An example following this adage is Asaba Micheal, a 27-year-old in Kitagendwa district who holds a Bachelor's degree in agriculture.