Le projet Agra à Dioumaténé au Mali
14th May 2013
Dioumaténé est l'une des 9 communes du cercle de Kadiolo, dans la région de Sikasso au Mali. La région du sud-ouest de Sikasso est l'un des greniers à denrées du pays. La production agricole comprend le coton comme culture de rente traditionnelle mais aussi des céréales (maïs, riz, millet...
Irrigation par aspersion : Un système pour booster la recherche à l’IER
14th May 2013
Les productions agricoles sont saisonnières et sont pratiquées essentiellement en une campagne pendant l'hivernage. Cette contrainte majeure pour nos producteurs appartient désormais au passé. Puisque le nouveau système d'irrigation par aspersion permet aux chercheurs de mener leurs activités en toute saison.Le système inauguré par Baba Berthé couvre une superficie...
Recherche agricole : LE CRRA DE SOTUBA SE DOTE D’UN SYSTEME AVANCE D’IRRIGATION
14th May 2013
L'irrigation par aspersion va renforcer le dispositif de recherche de l'IER sur les semences en lui assurant à tout moment deux ou trois cycles de production Le site du Centre régional de recherche agronomique (CRRA) de Sotuba a été mardi le cadre de l'inauguration de l'irrigation par aspersion à partir...
CAST Announces the 2013 Borlaug Communication Award
10th May 2013
May 9, 2013...Ames, Iowa: The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) announces that the prestigious 2013 Borlaug CAST Communication Award goes to Jeff Simmons, the President of Elanco. Nominees must demonstrate an ability to communicate by written material; public presentations; and/or the use of television, radio, or other social media. Simmons...
AGRA President participates in the Global Philanthropy Forum
6th May 2013
Recently AGRA President Jane Karuku participated in the annual conference of Global Philanthropy Forum (GPF), an organization that embodies the changing landscape of global philanthropy as it aims to inform, enable, and enhance strategic global social investing. Diaspora philanthropy was not a major discussion topic. For more information on her participation...
Smallholder Farmers of Nyagatare showcase their path to Agricultural Transformation
6th May 2013
Kigali, Rwanda - The Rwanda Development Organization (RDO) an AGRA grant beneficiary, together with the smallholder farmers of Nyagatare held a field day which aimed showcasing the progress they have made on the road to agricultural transformation to different stakeholders in Rwanda. The farmers showcased their success in increasing...
ASHC & AGRA announce student writing competition
5th April 2013
AGRA-sponsored students encouraged to write a blog on their wish for the future of Africa's soil A travel bursary worth $3,000 is on offer to the student who writes the best blog entry on how Africa's soils should be improved. The idea for the writing competition was developed by...
A Growing Opportunity: Measuring Investments in African Agriculture
3rd April 2013
" As we all know, agriculture is the life blood of the economies of Africancountries and a source of livelihood for 70-80 percent of our people...In essence, the economic growth of most African countries is anchoredon agriculture. Thus, if we succeed in boosting agricultural productivityand production in Africa, we...
AGRA and African Union leaders meet and agree on enhanced partnerships
18th March 2013
15 March, 2013, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The African Union (AUC-DREA) led by H.E Tumusiime Rhoda Peace and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) led by Ms Jane Karuku today held a meeting aimed at seeking and exploring partnership opportunities. The following key areas of collaboration...
Ethiopian Government & AGRA Launch a US$5 Million Project Targeting Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia
15th February 2013
New project seeks to enhance smallholder agricultural productivity throughimproved soil health management practices 14 February, 2013, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The Federal Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Agriculture and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) today launched a new US$ 5 million project aimed at doubling...
