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The Kano State Agropastoral Development Program supports small Agro-Input Retailers to Thrive
Small agro-input retailers play a vital role in the agricultural sector, providing farmers with essential inputs such as improved seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. However, many agro-input retailers in Kano State, Nigeria, struggle to make profit.
From a Struggling Farmer to a Successful Seed Producer: A Story of Aminu Hashim
Aminu Hashim is a 50-year-old farmer and a father of 4 children from Kura community in Kano State, Nigeria. Mr. Hashim has always been a farmer but struggled to make ends meet. He had a small plot of land but needed more finance to buy quality farm inputs such as improved seeds and fertilizer. As a result, his harvests could have been better.
【Special Interview】Introducing Dr. Amit Roy, SAA's New Chair
As the Chair of the Sasakawa Africa Association, Dr. Amit Roy is at the forefront of initiatives driving positive change in African agriculture, and in this interview, he shares his journey, experiences, and insights for ensuring food security in Africa.
Farmers in Meket district embrace improved organic fertilizers
Organic fertilizers play an essential role in maintaining soil health by influencing nutrient availability, enhancing the soil's structure, and supporting its water retention capacity. Traditional organic fertilizers, such as manure and compost, have been a choice for many farmers albeit in limited quantities.
Reviving Cereal-Pulse Crop Rotation: A Leap Towards Agro-Biodiversity and Sustainable Farming
Promoting agro-biodiversity is a cornerstone of regenerative agriculture. These systems protect ecosystem biodiversity by providing habitats for various species, preserving biological diversity both above and below ground, and preventing habitat degradation and loss.
Malian farmers’ life transformed through kaba nônô processing
Just five years ago, Mrs. Sanata Coulibaly Kone, from the Koloni-Boundio Village in South-west Mali, was struggling to take care of her family, as she entirely relied on her husband, a person living with disabilities.
SAA’s SHEP training sets Malian farmers on a journey to prosperity
Sounkoura Traore, a member of the Mintiguila Cooperative, based in the Koulikoro region of Western Mali, says the training he received from SAA under the Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion (SHEP) strategy has transformed his outlook of agriculture, and improved his income.
Samanko’s garden becomes a center of discovery for students
The sun-drenched fields of the Samanko Agricultural College Center are alive with vibrant greenery from an inspiring vegetable garden comprising okra, potatoes, onions, and carrots. The garden is at the heart of the newly established Enterprise Center (EC), a visionary project made possible by SAA-Mali’s unwavering support as part of its contribution for innovation, learning, and entrepreneurship.
SAA transforms rural cooperative in Mali
Two years after SAA delivered a sheller to the Nieta Cooperative in the Kamalé Kakélé Village of Western Mali, there is evidence of empowerment and progress. The sheller was acquired with matching fund from the SAA with the Cooperative contributing 20% of the cost.
Two birds with one stone: Using compost to tame fertilizer price hikes and increase yields sustainably
Farmers in the Amhara and SNNP regions of Ethiopia have cut their expenditure on fertilizer by half after training on compost preparation and use. Compost improves soil structure and provides a wide range of nutrients for plants, adding beneficial microbes to the soil, and increasing crop yields. However, many farmers struggle to produce high-quality compost due to a lack of organic materials, and inadequate knowledge on the proper ratio of carbon and nitrogen-supplying raw materials, with other...
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Voices from the Field Special Edition 2022
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