George Achia

Communication and PR specialist; Media consultant; science and development writer; all tweets personal!

[George Achia @george_achia]

@jamaaal21 @mohammedhersi 4

[EAMG TV @EAMGtv]

This week on #InFocus, an @EAMGtv special recaps the African Conferences on Agricultural Technologies #ACAT2025, held under the theme: “NextGen Ag-Tech Solutions for Africa’s Farmers.'' 🌱🚜

To catch the full show, make sure to follow and keep it @EAMGtv
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#EAMGtv #Agriculture #Agritech https://t.co/iVoN6nyjPv

[franco @RobertFK1]

Things are boiling on the ground #Morara kebaso #Kasamueli

[Prof. Hamadi Iddi Boga @HamadiIddiBoga]

Science academies are voices if trust. They must influence evidence based decision making- Prof. Abdool Karim, South African Academy of Sciences #STSForum2024 Kyoto Japan

[Philip Etale @EtalePhilip]

When I remember such kind of utterances, I just feel like saying something about it… but nah!

[George Achia @george_achia]

Prosperity through technology

[AATF Africa @aatfafrica]

Just one week after #ACAT2023, @aatfafrica is grateful to be named as the recipient of the 2022 @AlSumaitPrize for African Development for our role in enabling access to agtech that addresses challenges related to farm productivity and resilience to impact of climate change.

[George Achia @george_achia]

@aatfafrica named winner of the prestigious Al-Sumait Prize for African Development. Congratulations team AATF

[Al Sumait @AlSumaitPrize]

Congratulations to @CLNakalembe and @aatfafrica for jointly winning the #FoodSecurity 2022 Al Sumait Prize for #africandevelopment https://t.co/omiriNNniJ

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#ACAT2023

[Mwesigwa M. Rwaheru @mwesigwarm]

At the sidelines of the @aatfafrica ACAT, I have signed an MoU between @dlco_ea and @CropLifeIntl President and CEO Emily Rees. This cements the working relationship btn @dlco_ea and @CroplifeAME in the management of migratory pests and vectors in the region.

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#ACAT2023

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It is not that African farmers are resistant to compliance, they need education and sensitization - Dr. Emmanuel Okogbenin, Director, Programme Development and Commercialisation, African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), Kenya @aatfafrica #ACAT2023

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"Investments in Agriculture will help in bringing down the cost of living, eradicating hunger, creating jobs, expanding the tax revenue base, and improving our foreign exchange balance. Cs Agriculture Hon. Mithika Linturi #ACAT2023 @aatfafrica

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"The Agricultural sector should provide space for all technologies and allow farmers to choose what suits their needs." CS Agriculture. Hon Mithika Linturi #ACAT2023 @aatfafrica

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" The availability of these innovative technologies does not in anyway, negate or replace traditional breeding methods and programs." CS Agriculture, Hon Mithika Linturi #ACAT2023 @aatfafrica

[George Achia @george_achia]

Standard operating procedures are key in ensuring consumers of the quality and safety of products - Prof. Lateef Oladimeji Sanni, President, International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC), Nigeria @aatfafrica @ChinokoV #ACAT2023

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#ACAT2023

[Prof. Hamadi Iddi Boga @HamadiIddiBoga]

#ACAT2023 Dr Goodwill Jonathan Goodwill ambassador for AATF.

[Prof. Hamadi Iddi Boga @HamadiIddiBoga]

#ACAT2023 Dr Goodwill Jonathan Goodwill ambassador for AATF.

[AATF Africa @aatfafrica]

"We need to embrace seed, soil, and mechanization technologies that are suitable for the terrain of Africa to upscale farming- no single solution is going to be adequate for the current challenges”
-Patience Koku, CEO of Replenish Farms

Welcome to #ACAT2023 @ACAT_Africa

[Vitumbiko Chinoko @ChinokoV]

⁦@aatfafrica⁩ Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager Dr Francis Nang’ayo elucidating the enabling environment for technology development and deployment in #Africa #ACAT2023

[ISAAA_AfriCenter @afri_isaaa]

Political will was identified as a key enabler for #biotech development during #ABBC2023. It's an honour to see this level of political displayed at #ACAT2023. Gathering about to hear from #Kenyan President H.E @WilliamsRuto represented by CS @kilimoKE Hon. @mithika_Linturi

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"I challenge our continent to be purposeful and intentional about harnessing technology to cater for our current and future interests." CS Agriculture Mithika Linturi on behalf of the President of Kenya, H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto @aatfafrica @ChinokoV #ACAT2023