PanAfrican Agriculture

A quarterly magazine that aims to provide the latest information and trends in the agricultural sector in Africa in a balanced and authoritative manner.

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

The 23rd edition of PanAfrican Agriculture is here, shining a spotlight on Africa’s meat value chain with stories on innovations, shifting consumer tastes, and markets reshaping how the continent feeds its appetite for meat. Read the full copy here https://t.co/gq0hTO8Us1

[Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO]

🐝 5 benefits of sustainable beekeeping 👇

#WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

Reimagining Financial Architecture to Achieve Food Sovereignty

African governments have long maintained self-sufficiency as a policy target to achieve food security. In recent times, the justification for this policy choice has been amplified by global shocks such as the Covid-19 pandemic, which resulted in many countries prioritising local needs, for instance, instituting restrictions or even banning food exports, as a way of ensuring domestic food security.

Read more https://t.co/VA2htN5yiB

[Financing Agri-food Systems Sustainably @FINASAfrica]

David Adama, Senior Specialist, Continental & Regional Engagements at @AGRA_Africa, shared key insights on financing agri-food systems at our recently concluded #FINAS2026 media launch.

He said: "The goal is not to finance agri-food. The goal is to make agriculture financeable. These are some of the conversations we would like to have at #FINAS2026."

Be part of this transformation by registering for the summit today: https://t.co/KleAtSZ9Pa

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

𝐊𝐄𝐌𝐑𝐈 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (@KEMRI_Wellcome ) - Wellcome Trust Research Programme and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have launched a program — Tackling the Risks of Aflatoxins and Climate Effects on Child Health in Africa (TRACE) an initiative aimed at reducing child mortality by confronting the hidden dangers of aflatoxin contamination in staple foods.

https://t.co/8BnJQp1IKi

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

Zimbabwe’s roadmap for tackling antimicrobial resistance in poultry and dairy system

Zimbabwe has taken a significant step towards tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in agrifood systems), with the development of a roadmap for reducing the need for antimicrobials in the poultry and dairy value chains.

https://t.co/xI4Ry8j5rV

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬

The summit comes at a time when there is growing momentum around agri-food systems transformation across Africa. Governments are increasingly prioritizing agriculture through budget allocations and policy reforms, while private sector players and development finance institutions are expanding investments into sustainable agriculture and food systems.

https://t.co/ShMmabZGm1 #FINAS2026

[Financing Agri-food Systems Sustainably @FINASAfrica]

Asanteni Sana

A huge thank you to all our partners, the media and key stakeholders for joining us at the #FINAS2026 Media Launch in Nairobi yesterday.

The message from this event was crystal clear: Collective action is the only path to transforming how Africa’s food systems are financed.

The stage is set. The partners are aligned. Let’s get to work.

Registration is live: https://t.co/KleAtSZ9Pa

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

In Africa’s vast landscapes, where millions of smallholder farmers cultivate the continent’s food security, the question of financing looms large. Traditional agricultural finance has long struggled to meet the needs of farmers and agri-SMEs, leaving gaps that threaten productivity, resilience, and sustainability. Today, a new approach — blended finance — is emerging as a potential game-changer.

Read more https://t.co/SvVzJpBSjY

#Finance #agrifood #blendedfinance #smallholder #farmers

[Financing Agri-food Systems Sustainably @FINASAfrica]

"FINAS is held annually, and preparations are already underway. This year’s theme (2026) is ‘Towards Sustainable Financial Architecture for Africa’s Food Systems.’ In practice, it asks how we can structure agri‑financing, through both private and public sector actors, alongside key stakeholders to ensure that Africa’s food ecosystem is resilient and sustainable."
Betty Mulemia, Snr. Commercial Officer, Avenews.

#FINAS2026

[Financing Agri-food Systems Sustainably @FINASAfrica]

Youth and women are the backbone of Africa’s agricultural prosperity.

At #FINAS2026, we shall showcase inclusive models that empower youth, women farmers, and agripreneurs.

Register today: https://t.co/Wu41McpReN to join the dialogue and be part of the solution.

[IITA @IITA_CGIAR]

Across Africa, banana plays a vital role in keeping families nourished and economies stable. 🍌🍌
Their dependable, all‑season production and high nutrient content make them essential for helping communities stay resilient in the face of climate change and market uncertainty.
Happy International Banana Day! 🍌🍌🍌

Read about how banana is saving lives on the continent through strategic partnerships⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/ROP2ONaPQt

#IITACropoftheMonth #IITAResearch #SustainableFoodSystems #MusaForResilience #Banana

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐆𝐈𝐙’𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐒𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚’𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬

Kenya’s agriculture sector faces mounting pressures from climate change, inequality, and rising demand.

The Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Policies (AgSys) Project, implemented by GIZ in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, is driving systemic transformation through innovative financing, inclusive policy frameworks, and collaborative partnerships.

Key interventions include blended finance models, crop insurance pilots, and the proposed Agriculture Development Fund to boost access to credit and resilience.

By aligning national reforms with global agendas and empowering women and youth, AgSys is helping shift Kenya’s agrifood systems from vulnerability to sustainability— building resilience, unlocking investment, and strengthening food security.

Read more https://t.co/OzLvs6UnSW

#financing #AgySys #GIZ #foodsystems #investment #foodsecurity #policy #resilience

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

In this edition, we spotlight the urgent theme of financing agri‑food systems. With Africa’s agriculture facing a $65 billion annual financing gap despite contributing up to 32% of GDP and 65% of jobs, the challenge is clear: smallholder farmers remain underserved by formal credit.

Against global supply chain shocks and rising food prices, this issue calls for reimagining financial architecture and scaling innovative solutions to de‑risk agriculture.

The message is simple, Africa must keep the innovation momentum to achieve sustainable food systems financing.

In our cover story, Wairimu Munyinyi-Wahome, Country Director of Heifer International Kenya, shares how the organisation is shifting from simply boosting farm yields to building resilient market systems. Through the Practice for Change programme, Heifer International aims to support 625,000 households by 2030, focusing on dairy, poultry, red meat, and horticulture value chains. The approach emphasizes connecting farmers to finance, markets, and services, making them more “bankable” and closing the living income gap.

Dr. Sophia Baumert, and Kennedy Okech, the projects leads for the Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Policies (AgSys) Project, implemented by GIZ Kenya in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, also share how the project is driving systemic transformation through innovative financing, inclusive policy frameworks, and collaborative partnerships.

Read this and more here https://t.co/4Efqv5S6vc

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

From 30 June to 02 July 2026, leaders from across the continent will gather in Nairobi for the Financing Agri‑food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) Summit.

Often described as the “Davos of Africa” for food systems, the Summit brings together policymakers, financial institutions, agribusiness leaders, researchers, and development partners to tackle one of Africa’s toughest challenges: closing the $65 billion annual financing gap in agriculture.
#FINAS2026 aims to 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒖𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒇𝒖𝒍
Register today to secure your spot or to book an exhibition stand https://t.co/eQr6z8WxAp

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚’𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲

Heifer International Kenya has launched the Transforming Yield through Feed and Fodder Access in Dairy (TYFFAD) project, a four-year initiative expected to benefit more than 50,000 smallholder farmers by addressing systemic feed and fodder constraints that limit milk yields across the country.

https://t.co/tMW2q0Qgwa @HeiferKenya @Heifer

[Financing Agri-food Systems Sustainably @FINASAfrica]

At #FINAS2025 in Nairobi, food systems experts from across Africa called for smarter and inclusive financing. We heard from financial institutions and governments on making agri-food systems work.

Join us at #FINAS2026 in Nairobi as we focus on blending finance, risk‑sharing, and private sector investment to unlock Africa’s food future.

Register today: https://t.co/KleAtSZ9Pa

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

The future of Africa’s agri-food systems financing starts at FINAS.

This year, the dialogue is getting bigger and better. Book your calendars from June 30 – July 2, and see you in Nairobi, Kenya.

Together, let’s innovatively rethink sustainable financing for Africa’s food systems.

Register today to attend https://t.co/HhHvYewrmp

#FINAS2026

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

Advancing women’s participation in technical roles is critical for building an inclusive and resilient #renewableenergy sector.

GIZ Kenya is pleased to support a Women in Solar Energy Technical Training Opportunity at The Rift Valley National Polytechnic, implemented in partnership with the WTS Foundation and partially funded by the German and Norwegian governments.
The renewable energy sector is expanding rapidly, yet women remain significantly underrepresented in technical roles such as solar installation, maintenance, and system design. Targeted training opportunities for women help close this gap by strengthening technical competencies, building confidence, and creating pathways into quality green jobs.

This 3-week intensive training (13th April – 1st May 2026) will equip participants with industry-relevant solar skills, exposure to internships, and linkages to employment opportunities within the renewable energy sector.

If you are a woman aged 18 - 35 with a background in electrical, mechanical engineering, or renewable energy, we encourage you to apply.

📍 Venue: Rift Valley National Polytechnic

📅 Training period: 13 April – 1 May 2026

⏰ Application deadline: Friday, 10 April 2026
👉 Apply here: https://t.co/ioLf1u8rrb
#WomenInEnergy #SolarEnergy #WomenInSTEM #GreenJobs #GenderEquality #SkillsDevelopment #WE4D

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚’𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬–𝐅𝐏𝐂𝐊 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

Avenews, an agri-fintech startup, has entered into a partnership with the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (@FPCKenya_ ) to address long-standing financing challenges in the country’s fresh produce sector. The collaboration aims to ease cash flow constraints that have hindered suppliers, distributors, and exporters, with ambitions to impact up to 10 million livelihoods nationwide.

Read more https://t.co/afD03VbVD3 @OkisegereOjepat

[PanAfrican Agriculture @panagrimedia]

🏆 Nominations are NOW OPEN for the $10,000 Borlaug Field Award! The World Food Prize Foundation is seeking an exceptional researcher under 40 advancing #FoodSecurity and agriculture. Nominate today 👉 https://t.co/BkDlaZpFKA #BFA26 #FoodPrize26 @WorldFoodPrize