Organic waste starts long before food reaches our plates.
At #ZeroWasteForum2026, EAFF President Elizabeth Nsimadala will share how farm-level action can cut waste, reduce methane emissions, strengthen food security and drive climate action.
๐ Istanbul, Tรผrkiye | 5โ7 June 2026
Mothers in agriculture do more than raise families; they preserve indigenous knowledge, protect biodiversity, and feed communities. Indeed, they are the backbone of our food systems. Thank you for feeding nations and inspiring generations. ๐๐พ
#MothersDay#WomenInAgriculture
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Today, we celebrate the resilience, dedication and hard work of farmers, the true backbone of our communities and economy. Your commitment nourishes nations, creates opportunities and builds a sustainable future for generations to come.
Over 60% of Africaโs workforce depends on agriculture, yet investment remains low. Letโs change that by investing more in agriculture. #AgricultureMatters#FoodSystems
Big congratulations to our President,@elizabethnsima for being recognized by ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐ as one of the โ10 ๐พ๐๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐ ๐จ๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐. ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐!
emphasized that โclimate finance will only be effective if it reaches the people already on the frontlines of climate change.โ She added that farmers must be placed at the center of how climate solutions are designed, financed, and implemented.
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Speaking at the ongoing FORCE 2.0 Workshop: Deepening Farmersโ Organisationsโ Recognition, Capacity and Engagement in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines, EAFF, President @elizabethnsima
to explore opportunities for collaboration.
Rice continues to play a critical role in food security, farmer incomes, and regional trade, making partnerships like this essential to unlock the sectorโs full potential.
Yesterday, our CEO, Stephen Muchiri, together with Norbert Tuyishime, Program Officer โ Agribusiness & Trade, met Sofia Tesfazion, Regional Director for Africa at the International Rice Research Institute (@irri ) in Nairobi.