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It was an absolute privilege to connect with an extraordinary group of journalists covering climate adaptation. Their unwavering dedication is inspiring, and it's thrilling to see the impactful stories emerging from the #AJCT2024, organized by @PowerShftAfrica Thanks @TemwaMh1

It’s the weekend, take a moment to be inspired by women transforming agribusiness across Africa. Stories that challenge. Stories that inspire. Stories shaping the future of food systems. Hosted by AGRA’s Mwandwe Chileshe, this episode features Lucy Chioma (Agrademy, Nigeria), Ajibike Olawale (JR Farms, Nigeria), and Niza Zulu (BIO Green Technology, Zambia), exploring innovation, resilience, and leadership in action. Watch or listen now: YouTube: youtu.be/SXr9lu7z1AQ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4bo9bp… #AGRAPodcast #AGRA #AGRAImpact #InternationalWomensMonth

Thank you for joining our “How Africa Works” webinar!
Your energy and engagement made it a truly meaningful conversation. We’re grateful to @JoeStudwell, Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, and Charles Macharia for their rich perspectives, and to @Mwandwe16 for steering the dialogue so expertly. This conversation is only the start. We look forward to continuing the journey as we explore practical pathways to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation. #AGRA #AGRAImpact #HowAfricaWorks

Last evening in Lusaka, AGRA convened a Women Leaders Roundtable alongside the Women Leaders Climate Action Group and @AbsaZambia, advancing the Year of the Woman Farmer as we look ahead to the next 20 years of food systems transformation. With over 20 women leaders and male allies at one table, the conversation surfaced clear themes: access to finance, markets, land, networks and information; reframing sector challenges through a success lens; unlocking smarter approaches to de-risking; and strengthening storytelling to elevate women’s leadership in agriculture. The message was clear: when women have access, systems shift. #AGRA #AGRAImpact #WomenInAg #AGRAat20

H.E. Wamkele Mene met with Ms Alice Ruhweza, President of AGRA, in Nairobi to discuss enhanced collaboration between the AfCFTA Secretariat and AGRA in advancing agricultural trade under the #AfCFTA framework. The Secretary-General emphasised the importance of leveraging AfCFTA opportunities to develop agricultural value chains, improve industry competitiveness, and expand market access, with a view to reducing Africa’s food import bill. He further underscored the need to align AfCFTA implementation with continental initiatives, including the CAADP Kampala Declaration, to strengthen agricultural trade and food security. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the domestication of the Agric-Trade Action Plan as a practical framework to promote intra-African agricultural trade, value addition, and inclusive growth. @AGRA_Africa

Gathered to hear the many voices working to scale and fund ag innovation. Agriculture is a key contributor to climate change & as such, needs to be part of mitigation & adaptation. From AI weather forecasting to bio-fertilisers, we must move faster to drive #GoodFood4All.

🟡At #COP30, it’s time to move from cutting emissions to transforming food systems. We need: ✔️ Stronger national systems ✔️ Funding for farmers & nutrition ✔️ Inclusive policies for smallholders & women 📰Read 👉 farmingfirst.org/2025/11/the-po…

Hunger is human made, but so are the solutions. Everything said today is something that can be followed with action. We have continental supports, but are we going to stand behind it and make it work? It has a good chance of success if we work for it.” Chilufya Chileshe

🚨Hunger is human-made – but so are the solutions. Building on the momentum of #UNFSS2025, leaders must accelerate food systems transformation to #EndTheGlobalFoodCrisis. 💬 Tag a leader. Share this message. Demand change. #ZeroHunger #HungryforAction #EmptyPlates

On the 2nd day of our convening in to take stock of progress on the Nairobi Declaration from ACS 1.0 and set a clear path for ACS 2.0, Melese Eyassu, from the ACS secretariat in Addis Ababa, shared the impact of climate change on Africa’s agriculture. The facts are sobering:

Big news! @theGCF Board has approved RE-GAIN, a pioneering programme to tackle food loss reduction across 7 countries 🇧🇫🇪🇹🇰🇪🇲🇼🇹🇿🇺🇬🇿🇲! AGRA is honored to partner with GCF to drive food loss reduction solutions. This is a crucial step toward resilient food systems, empowering farmers & MSMEs. Team AGRA is geared up to make impact happen!

@GlblCtznAfrica Adding one more, Zamrock!

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Proud to see African leaders unite to adopt a new #CAADP framework, a critical step towards accelerating food systems transformation. Now, the focus must shift to action—ensuring country-led plans are supported to achieve #GoodFood4All #CAADPKampala25

Youth are at the forefront of agricultural innovation. Tune into this podcast to discover how two inspiring young leaders from Tanzania and Uganda are revolutionizing food systems with their groundbreaking work. Watch | youtu.be/veIkY2mtrhg #YouthInAgriculture #FoodSystems @Agnes_Kalibata @Mwandwe16 @Kilimo_Fresh

Watch out for the next Kali Banter podcast episode, also featuring Viola Nakadama, winner of the VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) in the Rising Star category for Eastern Africa.

🎙️Podcast Alert | Kalibanter with Dr Agnes Kalibata In the upcoming episode, Dr Kalibata engages with two youth from Tanzania & Uganda, who are using technology to change the agrifood systems. Subscribe | youtu.be/Z4elcTjsih8?si… @Agnes_Kalibata @Mwandwe16 @GenAfrica_ @Kilimo_Fresh @RwandaAgri

On World Food Day, we took time to reflect and share about #GoodFoodForAll. Listen our young farmers in Africa and beyond. #WorldFoodDay

This #WorldFoodDay we celebrate our farmers who have adopted modern farming practices as well regenerative agriculture. Here more from Prof @amede_dr on important of this day. #AGRAImpact

To build on Mwandwe's comment. Adaptation to Climate change an strengthening resilience is a critical priority for Africa whose hard earned gains in agri food systems have been eroded or reversed by extreme weather conditions.

Great to connect. You provided insightful contents for #journalists to do better in #climateadaptation reporting @PowerShftAfrica 🔥 #Adapt2Live #ClimateActionNow