Written by:Collins Nnabuife Former Nigerian President and African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) Ambassador, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has declared that the future of Africa’s agriculture lies in the continent’s readiness to adopt and scale emerging technologies. He stated this call during a keynote address at the 2025 edition of the African Conference on Agricultural Technology ...

Drought and insect infestations present severe risks to food security for over 300 million Africans reliant on maize as a staple crop. With climate change exacerbating these issues, maize yields have declined by 17–25% annually due to persistent drought conditions. This problem is further aggravated by pests, particularly those thriving in dry environments. In Kenya, ...

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) project coordinator, Samuel Ogunleye (with microphone) introducing the facility to President Bio, Gov. Makinde, and their entourage during the visit. Photo Credit: AATF Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio and Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde visited the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) Cassava Mechanisation Facility in Fasola, near Ibadan, ...