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From local fruits to exporting to 6 countries! Mrs. Prudence Ukkonika's K-Roma LTD shows Africa's potential in value addition & export. The secret? Production, packaging, & belief! How can governments better support local food processors to unlock this potential? #FoodProcessing

Smallholder women farmers have been climbing mountains for policy inclusion, but declarations often miss their voices. They don't just want a seat at the table; they want to help design it! It's time to bridge the gap. #FarmerVoices #PolicyInclusion #WomenFarmers #Nigeria #CAADP

#RuralEmpowerment #CAADP #Agriculture #Youth #AfricaFoodSecurity @bahiigwa @EstherineF @WFP @IFAD @AfDB_Group @ECOWASParliamnt @jumuiya @SADC_News @_AfricanUnion @FAO @NEPAD_Agency @AGRA_Africa @MosesVilakati @FrankTumwebazek @jsteenhuisen @nardosbthomas #KampalaDeclaration

Africa imports $50B in food, yet 280M are food insecure. Can we shift this? Investing in our own agriculture means jobs & food security. Can Africa be food self-sufficient by 2050? What's the biggest hurdle & solution? #CAADP2025 #Agenda2063 #FoodSecurity #AgrifoodTransformation

#RuralEmpowerment #FoodProcessing #Congo #AfricaFoodSecurity @bahiigwa @EstherineF @WFP @IFAD @AfDB_Group @ECOWASParliamnt @jumuiya @SADC_News @_AfricanUnion @FAO @NEPAD_Agency @AGRA_Africa @MosesVilakati @FrankTumwebazek @jsteenhuisen @nardosbthomas #Agenda2063

"Unity in diversity—that's the power of African agriculture." From Congo to Cape Town, we face different challenges but share the same goal: ending hunger, addressing malnutrition, and building climate-resilient food systems. #CAADP #FoodSystems #CAADP2025 #AgrifoodTransformation

The food on your table was grown by smallholder women farmers.🇳🇬 Mrs. Mary Afan highlights a powerful truth: African women farmers are the backbone of our food systems. It's time to truly involve them in policy to feed Africa and the world! #SmallholderFarmers #WomenInAgriculture

#RuralEmpowerment #FoodProcessing #Ghana #AfricaFoodSecurity #Innovation #CAADP2025 #Agenda2063 @bahiigwa @WFP @IFAD @AfDB_Group @ECOWASParliamnt @jumuiya @SADC_News @_AfricanUnion @FAO @NEPAD_Agency @AGRA_Africa @MosesVilakati @FrankTumwebazek @jsteenhuisen @nardosbthomas

Banana fibers to period solutions! 🇬🇭 Young Ghanaian innovator is turning agricultural waste into life-changing products, proving agriculture is key for job creation & community impact. What agricultural waste in your community could be transformed? #YouthInAgriculture #CAADP

#RuralEmpowerment #FoodProcessing #Madagascar #AfricaFoodSecurity @bahiigwa @EstherineF @WFP @IFAD @AfDB_Group @ECOWASParliamnt @jumuiya @SADC_News @_AfricanUnion @FAO @NEPAD_Agency @AGRA_Africa @MosesVilakati @FrankTumwebazek @jsteenhuisen @nardosbthomas

"Empower rural women, transform everything." -Riantsoa Mialinarindra, CEO SAKAFO Madagascar. They're not just participating in food systems, they're leading them! From processing to economic drivers, women are the backbone of food security. Let's support them! #WomenInAgriculture

Can Africa feed itself? This article explores the AU's strategy to modernise agriculture, increase cross-border trade, and eliminate hunger. Key takeaway: Meeting the Maputo & Malabo declarations is crucial. Read more on this here: nation.africa/kenya/blogs-op… #CAADP25 #Agenda2063

"Achieving transformation in agri-food systems will necessitate extensive data from various sectors to make informed decisions regarding food security and nutrition. This requires addressing data deficiencies, particularly concerning diets, micronutrient levels and food composition, through systematically gathering information and recognising potential within the food system" - H.E. John Steenhuisen, Minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development #SouthAfrica. #CAADPKampala25 #Agenda2063 Read full statement @ au.int/en/speeches/20…

"The CAADP strategy and Action Plan (2026-2035) with its associated CAADP Kampala Declaration marks a significant shift towards agri-food systems transformation. We recognise that agriculture is not just about production, but about creating a holistic system that encompasses production, processing, distribution and consumption. It also envisions sustainable and resilient agri-food systems for a healthy and prosperous Africa." - H.E. Moses Vilakati, AUC Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (@AU_DARBE ). More @ au.int/en/newsevents/…

H.E Mosses Vilakati, African Union Commissioner for Agriculture Rural Development Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, in his interview with SABC on the occassion of CAADP Strategy and Action Plan Launch, emphasises Africa’s agriculture utilisation in dealing with hunger and food security in the continent. Watch @ m.youtube.com/watch?v=4SQlsf…

@jsteenhuisen @nardosbthomas @MosesVilakati @1franktumwebaze @bahiigwa @EstherineF @_AfricanUnion @NEPAD_Agency @AGRA_Africa @jumuiya @ecowas_cedeao @sadc_news @FAOAfrica @WFP_Africa @IFAD @AfDB_Group #CAADP2025 #AgrifoodTransformation #AfricaFoodSecurity #InvestInAfrica #SustainableAg #FoodSystems #KampalaDeclaration

New chapter for African agriculture! We wrapped up the launch of the CAADP Strategy & Action Plan (2026-2035) & Kampala Declaration. Let's work together to achieve sustainable food systems & economic growth across the continent! #CAADP #AfricaAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Agenda2063

What actions can governments take to support the implementation of the Kampala Declaration? The Kampala Declaration: A roadmap for a food-secure and prosperous Africa. Let's work together to make it a reality. #CAADP2025 #AgrifoodTransformation #Agenda2063 @ecowas_cedeao @jumuiya

The Kampala Declaration: A strategic framework for building resilient and sustainable agrifood systems in Africa. Download the final declaration: au.int/en/documents/2… @jumuiya @SADC_News @FAOAfrica @WFP_Africa @IFAD @AfDB_Group @WFP #CAADP2025 #AgrifoodTransformation

@ecowas_cedeao @jumuiya @FAOAfrica @WFP_Africa @IFAD @AfDB_Group @jsteenhuisen @nardosbthomas @MosesVilakati @1franktumwebaze @bahiigwa @EstherineF @_AfricanUnion @NEPAD_Agency @AGRA_Africa @SADC_News Let us move forward with a renewed sense of purpose, ensuring that by 2035, Africa’s agricultural sector is stronger, more sustainable, and a driver of inclusive economic growth. #AfricaFoodSecurity #InvestInAfrica #SustainableAg #FoodSystems #KampalaDeclaration

Agriculture is not just a sector; it is the heartbeat of our economies, the backbone of our livelihoods, and the foundation upon which Africa’s development rests. @ecowas_cedeao @jumuiya @FAOAfrica @WFP_Africa @IFAD @AfDB_Group #CAADP2025 #Agenda2063 #AgrifoodTransformation