I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Komi Fiaboe , IITA Country Representative in Cameroon. We reviewed ongoing collaborations between LSTM Research Unit at CRID-Cam and IITA, and explored new opportunities linking agricultural research with global health.

From dream to reality ✨

At the #AFSF2025 in Dakar next week, FAO's Abebe Haile-Gabriel will be among the speakers at the continent's biggest event on Africa's agrifood systems. FAO will be putting the spotlight on Africa's youth as key drivers of agrifood systems transformation. Follow us for updates!

Big win. Big energy.

Great to open the UK UG Agroindustrialisation Forum this morning alongside Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama Ministry of Trade Ug! We are discussing collaborations on agricultural production, trade, exports and climate resilience. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇬 Watch here lnkd.in/dMBv_6h8 #agroindustrialisation

Today, NARO-NaCRRI-Namulonge welcomed a delegation from #Eritrea’s Ministry of Agriculture. Facilitated by NOGAMU_Uganda, the tour spotlighted #Uganda’s #Agri-innovation from #Cropresearch to #Climatesmart farming. Deepening #Regional #Collaboration and #Knowledge sharing.

‘Reduce trade barriers for women-led agri-businesses’,Ministry of Trade Ug. ‘Co-create with women’ Private Sector Foundation Uganda. FAO says closing the gender gap in farm productivity & wages could increase farm yields by c. 20-30% & 🌍GDP by 1% ($6trn.) Unlocking potential is 🔑 ! #WomenUganda2025+

Earlier today, I joined fellow representatives of the government of Uganda, the UK government, development partners, farmer organizations, and the agribusiness community for the first UK-Uganda Agro-Industrialisation Forum in Kampala.

#Agriculture : Plant health drive, via CABI PlantwisePlus cabi.org/news-article/p…

Success in Kapoeta! A modern meat market built by Food and Agriculture Organization & Ministry of Agric and Food Security - South Sudan replaces the old structure 🐐🐄🥩 Clean, healthy meat & a safe space for the community & butchers. Building #Resilience for Food & #Nutrition. 🙏 to African Development Bank Group for funding this vital support for #SouthSudan 🇸🇸

Significance of UK-Uganda agribusiness trade as highlighted by MAAIF Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama (Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama ) at the first UK-Uganda Agro-Industrialisation Forum in Kampala. #UK_Uganda #AgricultureUG

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📅 Mark your calendar for the First Food and Agriculture Organization Global Exhibition: From Seeds to Foods. 🎉🎉

“Malawi’s transformation depends on entrepreneurs who innovate sustainably building businesses that regenerate communities and tackle our most pressing challenges.” — Julius Ngoma, CISONECC #SELS2025 #Emerge4Biz #Emergelivelihoods

African Development Bank Group financing making a difference on livelihoods and resilience in #SouthSudan

#Agriculture: Shea nut exports halted for six months in Nigeria. A trend similar to the Zimbabwe one in less than a month. It is intra Vs inter- national agribusiness now. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Our Energy Team joined the 6th annual Kenya #CleanCooking Week. HE First Lady Office of the First Lady Kenya "Clean cooking is about dignity, life, fairness, justice & equity. No woman should bear the burden of firewood, no child should walk into a smoky kitchen."

#Agriculture: 290 youth coming together for a good cause, Agribusiness. This is exemplary. monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/na…

After ten years at the helm of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina will step down this weekend, leaving behind a legacy that has redefined the continent’s approach to development finance and investment. FULL STORY : asaaseradio.com/adesina-bows-o… #Asaaseradio

Strong plant health systems = stronger food systems, safer trade & a healthier planet 🌍 Discover how #IPPC is protecting plants for people & the planet: ippc.int/en/ #PlantHealth 🌱