African Plant Breeders Association - APBA

APBA is participating in the 2026 Plant and Animal Genome Conference under the theme: “Leveraging Advances in Multi-Omics Technologies for Resilient Agri-Food Systems in Africa.”

Season’s Greetings from APBA. We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

The APBA Conference 2025 Genomics & Bioinformatics Data Hackathon offered an exciting environment for learning, collaboration, and hands-on data exploration. Here are insights from some of the participants. #APBAConf2025

The APBA Conference 2025 Genomics & Bioinformatics Data Hackathon offered an exciting environment for learning, collaboration, and hands-on data exploration. Here are insights from some participants. #APBAConf2025

The APBA Conference 2025 Genomics and Bioinformatics Data Hackathon gave participants real hands-on experience with genomics and bioinformatics datasets. Here’s what they had to say about the impact! #APBAConf2025

The APBA Conference 2025 Genomics and Bioinformatics Data Hackathon gave participants real hands-on experience with genomics and bioinformatics datasets. Here’s what they had to say about the impact! #APBAConf2025

A heartfelt appreciation to everyone who made the APBA Conference 2025 in Victoria Falls a success! #APBAConf2025

At #APBAConf2025, Dr. Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, Seed System Specialist at IITA, highlighted the critical role of strong seed systems in ensuring breeding innovations create real impact across Africa’s food systems. #APBAConf2025

Dr. Chris Ojiewo, Inclusive Delivery Lead , CGIAR Breeding for Tomorrow, in his keynote address at #APBAConf2025, noted that a key step in tackling food insecurity is ensuring improved crop varieties reach farmers and communities across Africa. #APBAConf2025

At #APBAConf2025, Prof. Eric Danquah, Founding Director of WACCI, emphasized that scientific excellence is the foundation of Africa’s influence in global development - a powerful call to strengthen research and higher education to drive the continent’s transformation.

Meet the newly elected Executive Committee of the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA)! Elected at #APBAConf2025, this dynamic team of leaders will guide APBA’s mission to advance plant breeding, innovation, and food security across Africa. Join us in congratulating them

At #APBAConf2025, Hon. Dr. Anxious Masuka, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of Zimbabwe, called for Africa to lead its agricultural transformation through science, innovation, and collaboration. #APBAConf2025

In his keynote address at #APBAConf2025, Dr. Abdou Tenkouano highlighted the need to empower communities through innovation to drive sustainable transformation. #APBAConf2025

In her opening remarks at #APBAConf2025, Prof. Julia Sibiya emphasized that addressing hunger and malnutrition goes beyond science; it is a moral mission to build a resilient and food-secure Africa. #APBAConf2025

Congratulations to the Poster Award Winners at the APBA Conference 2025! * Evalyne Nyawira Gichuki – Best Scientific Poster * Sylvia Monica Kalemera – Most Innovative Poster * Innocent Unzimai – Best Visual Communication #APBAConf2025

The APBA 2025 Conference brought together scientists united by one goal — advancing Africa’s fight against food insecurity, malnutrition, and climate change. Dr. Allen Van Deynze, praised the outstanding presentations addressing these critical challenges. #APBAConf2025

At APBA Conference 2025, Dr. Chris Ojiewo, Inclusive Delivery Lead at CGIAR, Breeding for Tomorrow, delivered a keynote on developing and delivering impactful crop varieties to address the challenges of food insecurity, malnutrition, and poverty. #APBAConf2025

At #APBAConf2025, Dr. Donn Cummings, Founding Member of the NAPB, was honoured with the Capacity Building and Mentorship Award. The recognition celebrates his outstanding work in nurturing the next generation of plant breeders and extending the Borlaug legacy to Africa.

Prof. Eric Danquah, Founding Director of WACCI, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Award at #APBAConf2025 as the inaugural president of APBA. This award is a testament to his pivotal role in shaping the foundation of the association and championing scientific excellence

How can we secure funding for crop improvement in Africa? At #APBAConf2025, a high-level panel featuring leading experts and representatives from government, international foundations, and development agencies explored creative strategies to overcome funding challenges.