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Read More(Nairobi, Kenya, May 2024): African countries have been challenged to boldly push for the adoption of cutting-edge science in agriculture and the use of improved seed systems if they are to overcome the challenge of feeding a growing population under stressful climatic conditions. In an engaging guest editorial published in the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Dr. Sylvester Oikeh, […]
Read More(Nairobi, Kenya, May 2024)- A comprehensive study conducted in Northern Nigeria by AATF, and partners has highlighted the glaring gender disparities among maize farmers particularly on the rate of adoption of agricultural technologies. The study titled Assessment of Existing Gaps among Genders in Maize Value-Chain in Northern Nigeria shows that male-led households are more likely […]
Read More(Nairobi, Kenya, May 2024): Scientists across three African countries have inched closer to the development and release of maize varieties that would significantly enable farmers in the region to confront droughts and reduced water availability, challenges brought about by climate change. A comprehensive study conducted by AATF and partners across Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa for six years […]
Read More(Nairobi, Kenya, May 2024) – A ground-breaking study conducted by AATF and partners across five northern States of Nigeria including Adamawa, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Niger and Taraba have shed light on the gender dynamics shaping maize production in the region. The study sought to understand the low adoption of hybrid seeds on maize production in Nigeria, providing […]
Read More[Nairobi, Kenya, May 2024]: AATF and the African Union Development Agency- New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster a broader understanding of and support for genome editing as an important tool for enhancing agriculture and overall development outcomes such as adapting to climate change and reducing poverty, […]
Read More(Kaduna, Nigeria: September 13, 2023) Prof. Ishiyaku Mohammed, Executive Director of the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria, has called on farmers to continue to trust scientists who work daily to improve agricultural productivity on the African continent. Prof. Mohammed gave the charge while addressing farmers at the Seeing-Is-Believing tour organized by the TELA Maize […]
Read More[Nairobi, Kenya; August 2023] A group of international and national researchers working on a biotech potato project are upbeat in developing and delivering potato varieties that are free from the destructive late blight disease in Kenya. The researchers are currently evaluating the prospects of four genetically modified biotech potato varieties through Confined Field Trials (CFTs) […]
Read More(Abuja: September 14, 2023) The umbrella body for all seed companies in Nigeria, SEEDAN is soliciting the support of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) to strengthen the seed sub-sector and place the issues of quality seeds as a priority for the government. The newly elected President of SEEDAN, Mr. Yusuf Kibiya who made the […]
Read More(Nigeria, Abuja: August 30, 2023): Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has said that inadequate integration of technologies in the agricultural sector in Africa has contributed to low yields and increased post-harvest losses. Dr. Jonathan said this during his official unveiling as AATF Goodwill Ambassador at a ceremony […]
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