๐ฝ High storage costs hinder smallholder maize farmers in Uganda from accessing proper facilities, leading to food and income losses. Read more on improving food security through better storage here
๐https://t.co/larbBmS4Ub
#FoodSecurity#Uganda#Agriculture
๐ฃ๏ธ Yesterday, #WFO Board Member @curb1961 spoke at the 5th Workshop for #Agriculture & #ClimateChange Negotiators of the Americas, hosted by @IICAnews in Guatemala ๐ฌ๐น.
He emphasised WFO's role in @UNFCCC & the #Farmers Constituency, urging @COP29_AZ to include farmers in developing practical solutions and to address their barriers to #finance.
#COP29 #Farmers4Climate
At #AFSForum24, @EspositoUSAID announced a $40M investment from the US to help fight food insecurity in Africa while also highlighting the vital role of financing and partnerships for transforming #foodsystems. Read her full remarks: https://t.co/HFd5wVxfqa #EndHunger
๐ฑโจ Empower women's productivity & nourish communities with high-quality bean seeds! ๐ฅ Investing in quality seeds not only boosts agric yields but also strengthens food security. Letโs cultivate a future where every garden flourishes! #WomenInAg#QualitySeeds#FoodSecurity ๐พ๐ช
For our last group of pitchers, @elizabethnsima@EAFFinfo introduces the theme of connecting farmers to success and the lives of farmers across Africa ๐
"Innovations are revolutionary if well harnessed." ๐
Our finalists:
@growformeafrica@JokalanteSN@AminiTech
The second cohort of the International Programme for Ugandan Rural Women of Farmer-Based Organisations departed for Germany yesterday, marking the beginning of their 10-day intensive training. The 12 rural women leaders, accompanied by @RemmyNasejje, Project Officer ECAWA, will focus on enhancing their skills in advocacy, lobbying, institutional development, and leadership. The training aims to equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary to drive positive change in their communities and promote sustainable development. This transformative experience was made possible by our esteemed partners the German Association of Rural Women.
#AFSForum2024 will bring together a diverse group of experts, policymakers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and advocates committed to transforming Africaโs food systems.
Get to know the confirmed attendees:
Register now: https://t.co/MqJi2Thq2U
#InnovateAccelerateScale
COFFEE PRICES: Today's farmgate prices
Kiboko 5,500-6,000
FAQ 12,000-12,700
Arabica Parchment 12,000-13,000
Drugar 10,500-11,000
Run your coffee farm as a business to improve quality, productivity & value. Use our market information & handbooks to increase profitability.
Only 10 days left until #AFSForum2024
Be part of the transformation as we shine a spotlight on innovative policies, financing, research, climate-smart technologies, and business models that will revolutionize food systems in this digital and climate era. #InnovateAccelerateScale
Register ๐ https://t.co/TSXUVVJHLC
Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) are posing significant threats to Cassava, a staple crop to millions across Africa. Learn how @CETC_IL and @IITA are using digital tools like the @PlantVillage app to detect disease: https://t.co/mlphm7gOHL
๐Facilitating # YoungFarmers' access to training, & resources and engaging them in the policy-making processes is a key to unlocking their potential to provide solutions for a more #sustainable#Agriculture.
Read more in the #WFO Policy on #Youth in #AGโก๏ธhttps://t.co/BIo8r4Xng5
๐ข Call for Proposals๐We have two opportunities .
1๏ธโฃ "Development of an advocacy strategy on #agroecology". ๐TDRs - Advocacy Strategy : https://t.co/obi8L10MxV
2๏ธโฃ Review of Existing Governance Documents and Preparation of New Documents". ๐TDRs : https://t.co/yjQQet9yWH