Posts Tagged: #AATF
ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag-tech for food security
Over 700 participants from 35 countries converged in Kigali for the 2025 edition of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT2025), convened by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and partners. Themed “NextGen Ag-Tech Solutions
Adoption of farmer-centered technologies can drive Africa’s economic growth — AATF boss
The 2025 Africa Agriculture and Technology Conference (ACAT2025) commenced this week at the Kigali Convention Centre, drawing over 800 stakeholders from across the continent. With the theme “NextGen Ag-Tech Solutions for Africa’s Farmers,” the four-day
Addressing climate change to boost crop, livestock production
A growing coalition of agricultural scientists, policymakers, technologists, and development actors gathered recently at a pivotal symposium themed “Climate Resilience in Action: Collaborative Approaches to Adaptation.” The event, jointly organized by the African Agricultural Technology
AATF, NiMET, others seek unified climate action to safeguard agriculture in Africa
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), in partnership with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Michigan State University, and Sahel Consulting, is spearheading a regional initiative to improve climate resilience among small agri-businesses across Africa, particularly
Nigeria needs biotechnology to tackle food security — NBRDA DG
The Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, has made a strong case for the adoption of agricultural biotechnology as a strategic response to Nigeria’s rising food insecurity.
IAR Gets Better Greenhouse Facility For Seed Storage, Production
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria has received an upgraded greenhouse facility aimed at enhancing seed storage and production. The facility, part of the PBR Cowpea Seed Project
