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 Seed Association of Mali (ASSEMA).

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 feed availability, the SoyLink Consortium—comprising the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), Farm Radio International (FRI), and Green Agro Solution–LERSHA—is implementing a series of projects across fifty kebeles in five districts.

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 it highlighted its contributions to the AGRA-funded project, Fostering sustainable farming practices and production technologies for improved soybean productivity, resilience and income of smallholder farmers in Jimma and Bunno-Bedele Zones of Oromia Region, Ethiopia (SoPRI).

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 as President, effective March 31, 2025.

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 agricultural transformation. With support from the Nippon Foundation, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has launched a groundbreaking regenerative agriculture initiative, centered on cashew nut farming. 

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 degradation in Africa with the launch of the book "A Basket of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies for the Improvement of Soil Health in Africa".

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. Robert Anyang, Country Director of SAA Uganda, discussing the outcomes of Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) held in Kampala from January 9–11, 2025.

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 Jimma City, Oromia Region on December 28, 2024.

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), organized a national consultation forum on December 26, 2024, to raise awareness about pesticide management and use of while identifying sustainable solutions for the sector.

SAA team gathering at the exhibition booth
EVENT
January.16.2025

SAA Participates in the CAADP Extraordinary Summit in Kampala, Uganda

SAA Participates in the CAADP Summit in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9–11, 2025.

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SAA history book
"Walking with the Farmer: The journey of the Sasakawa Africa Assoication since 1986"

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Annual Report
Annual Report FY2023

Annual Report FY2023 is available here.