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Transforming Lives Through Sustainable Agriculture: Sserwada’s Journey with SAA
Sserwada Saidi, a farmer in Uganda, underwent a remarkable transformation in his agricultural practices with the support of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) funded by the Nippon Foundation.
Farmers Report Positive Results Using Vermiwash to Control Pests and Diseases
Farmers in the Kokit and Taguba Meskel kebeles of Ethiopia’s Meket District are eager to continue using vermiwash, a bio-pesticide, soil fertilizer and plant growth promoter, following evidenced success in the control of diseases and pests, and enhanced output in wheat production.
Agro-Dealership Program Boosts Job Prospects for Ethiopian Youth
Youth in the Negele Arsi, Ana Sora, Meket, Angacha, and Kewet Districts of Ethiopia are witnessing a remarkable transformation in their livelihoods thanks to a vision-driven partnership that saw over USD62,000 invested in six agro-dealer groups in just over three years.
Farmer Advisory Services Boosted by SAA’s ‘Ma’ed’ App
Thirty-two-year-old frontline Extension Agent (EA) Eyob Mengesha has over the last two years transformed his capacity to deliver agricultural advisory services on the go, thanks to his proficiency with the Ma’ed Farm Suite (MFS).
Short Movie: SAA Nigeria Organized Mini Field Day in Nasarawa State
SAA Nigeria interviewed the rice farmer in Nasarawa State on Mini Field Day.
Empowering Rural Communities Through Financial Training
Access to financial services is a decisive factor in eliminating poverty, generating local development, and improving the adoption of SAA technologies.
Documentary of the Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education (SAFE) in Uganda
The Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education (SAFE) is a transformative initiative established in 1991 by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) to address the challenges faced by mid-career extension staff in sub-Saharan Africa.
Aerated Onion Storage System Saving Traders from Losses
Realizing that onion traders in Kano state lose up to 50% of their produce due to poor storage, SAA, through the Kano State Agro- Agropastoral Development Project (KSADP), introduced the Aerated Onion Storage Technology (AOST) in 2022 to replace the less-effective traditional onion storage systems.
Farmers in Nasarawa State Harness Biochar and Bokashi to Boost Yields and Incomes
In the Nasarawa State of Nigeria’s North Central region, members of two farmer groups, Dacewa MPCS Shabu and the Apashi-Woza Multipurpose Cooperative groups, are on a journey to improve their yields and income through the production and use of bokashi and biochar.
SAA Trains Extension Agents on Post-Harvest Management and Grain Quality Enhancement
Funded by The Nippon Foundation, SAA organized a program to train 110 extension agents from four states (Gombe, Jigawa, Nasarawa, and Kano) on post-harvest loss reduction and the improvement of grain quality.
SAA Publications
E-newsletter
"Walking with the Farmer"
SAA publishes a bimonthly e-newsletter reporting on SAA activities.
SAA Mail News
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SAA history book
"Walking with the Farmer: The journey of the Sasakawa Africa Assoication since 1986"
This book chronicles the history of SAA from its inception to the present.
Annual Report
Annual Report FY2023
Annual Report FY2023 is available here.
