The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa has called for a renewed and more focused approach to supporting smallholder farmers, positioning them at the centre of Africa’s agricultural transformation and long-term food security strategy. The message comes as the organisation marks 20 years of operations and reflects on its impact across the continent. Speaking ...

Africa’s growing food import bill is often framed as inevitable. Population growth, climate shocks, and conflict are cited as reasons the continent must increasingly rely on global markets to feed itself. This narrative is misleading. Africa’s food future will not be secured through imports, but through smallholder productivity—the most underutilised and underestimated lever in the ...

By Brandon Moss Climate‑smart irrigation projects are being rolled out across Southern Africa this season to protect staple and high‑value crops from worsening dry spells. Programmes are prioritising solar‑driven pumps, drip and micro‑sprinkler systems and community water governance models that match water allocation to seasonal forecasts. A common design principle is modularity: irrigation units that ...

The Federal Government says smallholder farmers remain the backbone of the country’s agricultural sector as they contribute significantly to national prosperity. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Temitope Fadeshemi, made this submission on Thursday at the training and empowerment of 250 farmers under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy ...