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Insights from Latin America's agrifood transformation! Evidence from Argentina's no-tillage revolution, Peru's policy-driven agribusiness growth, and Brazil's cooperative-led dairy modernization shows that technology scales only when backed by strong institutions, strategic investment, and long-term policy commitment. Insights from the #ATOR2025: resakss.org/node/6931

As stakeholders conclude the high-level dialogue (Yaoundé-Cameroon) on the @_AfricanUnion Kampala CAADP implementation guidelines and domestication tools, what has the continent achieved after two decades of CAADP implementation? CAADP has elevated agriculture’s profile within Africa’s political agenda, mobilized investments for the sector, strengthened agricultural sector policy dialogue and planning, and improved monitoring and accountability, particularly through the CAADP Biennial Review (BR) process. Intra-African agricultural trade more than doubled from $5.4 billion to $14.9 billion between 2003 and 2021, while agricultural labor productivity increased by over 40%. Yet, undernourishment has risen to 19.9%, underscoring the urgency for renewed commitment under the next decade of CAADP implementation (2026-2035). Insights from the #ATOR2025: resakss.org/node/6931

Insect Farming's Economic Potential! Insect farming with Black Soldier Fly larvae could generate $211 billion annually for Africa, equivalent to 2.21% of the continental GDP, while creating 17 million jobs and lifting 22 million people out of poverty. By converting organic waste into protein feed and fertilizer, this circular economy solution directly advances the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration's goals for inclusive growth and sustainable agrifood systems. Insights from the #ATOR2025: resakss.org/node/6931

Aquaponic Systems for Sustainable Small-Scale Farming! A pilot aquaponics production unit was constructed in Malawi to evaluate the economic and ecological feasibility of an aquaponics system in rural conditions. The project integrates two innovative, climate-smart technologies: Aquaponics and Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming. BSF farming is a cost-effective solution that provides high-quality protein for fish, poultry, and livestock consumption. Insights from the #ATOR2025: resakss.org/node/6931

Digital tools are reshaping livestock farming in #Africa. #Kenya’s iCow platform delivers timely animal health, nutrition, and breeding advice via SMS to over 150,000 smallholder farmers. Users reported a 13% increase in milk yields, a 29% rise in income from milk sales, and a 22% increase in household income. These outcomes directly support the @_AfricanUnion #KampalaDeclaration's commitment to advancing inclusivity and equitable livelihoods through accessible technology. #ATOR2025: resakss.org/node/6931

Making a case for Africa’s technological transformation! #ATOR2025 identifies key barriers: limited connectivity (only 25% of sub-Saharan Africans had mobile internet by 2022), skills gaps & scarce financing. To accelerate transformation, countries should invest in infrastructure & capacity, strengthen policy & build partnerships. The @ReSAKSS #ATOR2025 provides a ready-to-use tool for policymakers to deploy comprehensive interventions. More: resakss.org/sites/default/…

Which African countries hold the greatest untapped potential for #AI in agrifood systems? #ATOR2025 identifies #Zambia, #Niger & #SouthSudan as highest UPI scorers—strong foundations & acute needs, yet minimal current adoption. For @_AfricanUnion Member States, these are prime opportunities for targeted investment under the #KampalaDeclaration's call for context-specific solutions. More insights from #ATOR2025: resakss.org/sites/default/…

Unlocking AI's potential requires understanding five key dimensions: Readiness, Needs, Infrastructure, Enablers & Adoption. #ATOR2025 shows that while nearly all African countries score high on transformation needs, due to food insecurity & climate vulnerability, adoption lags. The Africa Agriculture Watch (@AAgWa_News) platform exemplifies how satellite data & machine learning can bridge this gap, delivering forecasts that reduce uncertainty for farmers. More: shorturl.at/hlsbU

Where can AI & geospatial tech have the greatest impact in Africa's agrifood systems? #ATOR2025 introduces the Untapped Potential Index (UPI)—a first-of-its-kind tool measuring readiness, need, infrastructure & adoption. It provides @_AfricanUnion Member States with a data-driven roadmap for targeted investment, fully aligned with the #KampalaDeclaration's call for evidence-based transformation. More: resakss.org/sites/default/…

Africa's agrifood systems stand at the cusp of a digital revolution. Satellite-driven drought forecasting & AI-powered pest detection can boost yields & cut losses, yet deployment remains limited. The #ATOR2025 report reveals the immense untapped potential, with insights to support @_AfricanUnion's #KampalaDeclaration. #ATOR2025 Chap #3: resakss.org/sites/default/…

Today, @AKADEMIYA2063 stands in solidarity with women and girls worldwide, calling for stronger institutions and the political will needed to dismantle barriers to equal justice. This means eliminating discriminatory laws, strengthening legal protections, and ending harmful practices that undermine their rights. Such actions are vital to accelerating progress toward gender equality in every area of life, in alignment with the @_AfricanUnion #Agenda2063. Policy insights👉shorturl.at/y1mDZ #ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2026

Despite several external shocks, intra-African agricultural trade tripled between 2003 and 2023. However, Africa remains heavily dependent on food imports from the rest of the world. Increasing intra-African trade can be a coping strategy for global crises and supply chain disruptions. Policies that prioritize regional self-sufficiency should be pursued more actively, particularly within the framework of the @AfCFTA. Insights from the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM): resakss.org/node/6930

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲! “Investment in science and technology, skills development, and partnership with the private sector to leverage Africa’s vast untapped potential will not only provide solutions for climate adaptation but also open up new industries and value chains that can drive job creation and economic diversification across the continent, especially for rural youth and other marginalized groups,” said @DrOBadiane, Executive Chairperson @AKADEMIYA2063. Learn more: sl1nk.com/sNORU

Achieving the #KampalaDeclaration goals of boosting productivity, enhancing resilience, and promoting inclusive agrifood systems, requires more than technology. Digital tools, AI, biotech, & precision ag must be paired with strong, adaptive institutions & policies for impact. For policymakers & decision-makers, ATOR 2025 provides evidence-based guidance on how technology can be effectively integrated with governance & institutional strategies to advance the @_AfricanUnion’s Agenda 2063. More: resakss.org/node/6931

EATM Scorecard! @ecowas_cedeao developed the ECOWAS Agriculture Trade and Market Scorecard (EATM-S), with support from the @WorldBankGroup and technical expertise from @AKADEMIYA2063 to strengthen the monitoring of intra-African agrifood trade flows, identify gaps in trade policy implementation, and enhance the effectiveness of key regional frameworks. The pilot phase, rolled out in #Chad, #Ghana, #Niger, #SierraLeone, and #Togo, underscored the importance of fully implementing community policies and regulations to facilitate cross-border trade and accelerate regional market integration. Learn more: shorturl.at/yxcby EATM-S Brochure: shorturl.at/gTDNE

On January 1, 2026, @_AfricanUnion Member States entered the implementation phase of the #KampalaDeclaration. Discussions at the @ReSAKSS Annual Conference were clear: agrifood system transformation will depend not only on technology, but on data systems, sustainable financing, and human capital to scale and sustain innovation. From e-Biennial Review (eBR) systems and satellite data to adaptive finance for agripreneurs, experts highlighted what it will take to close the “last-mile” gap. Read more @TopafricanewsC: l1nq.com/f17lE

The 17th edition of the #ATOR highlights the critical role of public investment, regional cooperation &partnerships with the private sector, producer organizations, research institutions & development partners. Strong agricultural research & development systems, coherent seed & regulatory frameworks, empowered producer organizations & robust data & accountability mechanisms are indispensable for translating innovation into broad-based impact. In this regard, the report reinforces the centrality of @AUC_CAADP as Africa’s flagship framework for aligning policy, investment & accountability around a shared continental vision. #ATOR2025 Foreword by H.E. @MosesVilakati & @DrOBadiane: resakss.org/sites/default/…

The #ATOR2025, identifies hundreds of digital tools with immediate & long-term potential for transforming agrifood systems. Digital farming, precision agriculture, remote sensing, AI, biotechnology & organizational innovations can not only reduce transaction costs, strengthen efficiency & support climate-smart productivity gains, but also enable innovative complementary institutions & governmental processes. Learn more: shorturl.at/5JbVL

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Technological progress must be inclusive to deliver system-wide benefits. Ensuring inclusion requires proactive measures: -Building human capital -Investing in digital literacy -Designing technology platforms with user diversity in mind -Creating financial mechanisms that expand access for women, youth, and small-scale producers. More insights from #ATOR2025 conclusions: resakss.org/sites/default/…

How can Africa accelerate agricultural productivity growth to surpass the CAADP target of 6% agricultural growth, while addressing poverty & food security? @ReSAKSS #ATOR2025 recommends a holistic approach that includes: oImproving the amounts & efficiency of public spending oLinking smallholder farmers to markets & value chains oAccelerating the implementation of the @AfCFTA to boost intra-African trade in agriculture #ATOR2025 [Chap. 18]: resakss.org/sites/default/…