Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Hails TAAT Programme The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has praised the African Development Bank Group for its exceptional efforts to help Africa feed itself through its Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) programme. U.S. Department of State

#TAAT is actively participating in the #AFSTACongress2025, contributing to critical discussions on scaling up technologies and innovation in the seed system. 🎤 Earlier today, Dr. Solomon Gizaw, Head of the #TAAT Clearinghouse, delivered a presentation during the session on "Seeds of Innovation and Agripreneurship", focusing on how public-private partnerships can unlock opportunities for seed SMEs through Breeding Consortium business models. 🌾💼 The TAAT Private Sector Engagement Expert, Geoffrey Nsofon, also joined a high-level panel discussion on the contribution of partnerships and alliances in advancing technology and innovation in Africa’s seed business, with a special focus on SMEs and youth agripreneurs. 💡 Featuring insights from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation, WorldVeg - WCA, IRRI Education, Crop Legacy Improvement-Ghana, and the ISF Seed Resilience Project, this session explored how strategic alliances are transforming Africa’s seed sector for increased productivity, resilience, and commercialization. #TAATinRwanda #SeedInnovation #Agripreneurship #PrivateSectorEngagement #Partnerships #SeedSystems #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica African Development Bank Group, Beth Dunford, Martin Fregene, Musabyimana Innocent, Gates Foundation, CGIAR, Ismahane Elouafi, Simeon Ehui, Charles Murekezi, AFSTA Seed Trade Association (AFSTA), National Seed Association of Rwanda

#TAAT hosts a booth at the #AFSTAcongress2025. Come through and engage with us! #TAATinRwanda #ScalingInnovation #ACLBC #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica African Development Bank Group, Gates Foundation, CGIAR, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Charles Murekezi, Geoffrey Nsofon, AATF, Dr. Daniel Kyalo Willy, AFSTA Seed Trade Association (AFSTA), National Seed Association of Rwanda

🌱 TAAT at #AFSTAcongress2025: Strengthening Africa’s Seed Systems Tomorrow, March 4, 2025, at the AFSTA Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) Congress 2025, Dr. Solomon Gizaw, Head of the #TAAT Clearinghouse, will speak during the morning session on “Scaling up technologies and innovation in the seed system.” His discussion draws from lessons learned to highlight the crucial role of partnerships in commercializing the seed business, scaling technologies, and strengthening Africa’s seed systems. #TAAT ensures farmers access high-quality, climate-smart seeds, driving higher productivity, greater resilience, and sustainable agricultural growth through strategic alliances. #TAATinRwanda #AFSTAcongress2025 #SeedSystem #PrivateSector #ScalingInnovation #Partnerships #SustainableDevelopment #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica African Development Bank Group, Beth Dunford, Martin Fregene, Musabyimana Innocent, Gates Foundation, CGIAR, Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, Ismahane Elouafi, Simeon Ehui, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Charles Murekezi, Nsofon Geoffrey Guemuh

🌾Expanding Ethiopia’s Wheat Frontiers! 🚜 Ethiopia’s irrigated wheat production is making strides into the western maize belt! Under #TAAT2, courtesy of #TAATWheat led by the ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, irrigation is now boosting wheat yields in the lowlands and the highlands, particularly at the Nedhi Ghibe Innovation Platform (IP) site in Jimma, Western Ethiopia. 📅 Yesterday, March 2, 2025, a Field Day brought together key stakeholders—including farmers, policymakers, federal & regional officials, zonal & district agricultural offices, NARS, seed producers & suppliers, seed regulatory agencies, agro-input providers, agro-processors, extension services, financial institutions, and development partners—to explore innovative solutions for wheat production. This initiative strengthens food security, productivity, & resilience in Ethiopia! #TAATinEthiopia #WheatForAfrica #AgriculturalInnovation #FoodSecurity #EthiopiaFarming #SustainableAgriculture #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica African Development Bank Group, Martin Fregene, Musabyimana Innocent, Gates Foundation, CGIAR, ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Zewdie Bishaw, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Charles Murekezi

#HappeningNow 👇 African Development Bank Group, Gates Foundation, CGIAR, AATF, Munyaradzi Jonga, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), CP Chemicals Pvt Ltd #TAATinZimbabwe #Maize #SeedSystem #CapacityBuilding #YouthEmpowerment #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica

🌽Transforming Agriculture in Cabinda, Angola! 🌱 #TAAT is revolutionizing farming in Cabinda through demonstration fields in Farmer Field Schools and at São Vicente Station! These living classrooms are equipping farmers with hands-on training in: ♻️ Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) for higher yields ⚠️ Pest & disease surveillance and control for healthier crops 🌱✅ Optimized plant population & crop management for better harvests We’ve introduced #SAH cassava plantlets to compare new varieties, ensuring farmers adopt the best-performing ones. #Maize, #cowpea, and #cassava demo plots are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture in the region! 🌍 This initiative, under the Cabinda Province Agriculture Value Chains Development Project, funded by the African Development Bank Group and the government of #Angola, empowers farmers, increases productivity, and drives food security in Angola! 💬 What’s your take on innovation in African agriculture? Drop a comment below! 👇 #TAATinAngola #AgriInnovation #FarmersFirst #FoodSecurity #TransformingAgriculture #SustainableFarming #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica African Development Bank Group, Martin Fregene, Musabyimana Innocent, Gates Foundation, CGIAR, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Charles Murekezi, Carlos Malita

📢 #HappeningNow Experts are gathered at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) HQ in Ibadan for a validation workshop on the return on investment (#ROI) and cost-benefit analysis (#CBA) of #TAATtechnologies. This two-day session (yesterday & today) is key to assessing the impact and scalability of agricultural innovations across Africa! 🌍🌱 #TAATinNigeria #Agriculture #Impact #ScalingInnovations #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica African Development Bank Group, Beth Dunford, Martin Fregene, Musabyimana Innocent, Gates Foundation, CGIAR, Ismahane Elouafi, Simeon Ehui, Kenton Dashiell, Bruno Tran, Charles Murekezi, Geoffrey Nsofon, Yarama Ndirpaya, Christopher Suh, Carlos Malita, @ Prof Bernadette Tosan Fregene, Thompson Ogunsanmi, Osun Idowu

Last week, #TAAT and #IITA actively engaged at the #AfricanBusinessForum2025 in Addis Ababa, organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The event brought together policymakers, private sector leaders, and investment bankers to explore partnerships and promote intra-African trade. The IITA-TAAT-led booth attracted several distinguished visitors, including: ✅ H.E. the President of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia ✅ Under-Secretary-General & Executive Secretary of UNECA ✅ Governor of Oyo State & delegation ✅ Director of Africa, Latin America & Caribbean Economic Division, Israeli MFA, with the Ambassador to Ethiopia & the AU #TAAT continues to drive agricultural transformation through strategic collaborations and impactful innovations. #TAATinEthiopia #Partnerships #AfricanBusiness #IntraAfricanTrade #AgriculturalTransformation #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica African Development Bank Group, Beth Dunford, Martin Fregene, Musabyimana Innocent, Gates Foundation, CGIAR, Ismahane Elouafi, Simeon Ehui, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Kenton Dashiell, Charles Murekezi, Geoffrey Nsofon, Dr Debo Akande DBA CMGR FCMI, African Union

Farmers, researchers, and partners gathered for a #MegaFieldDay under the #PHRDG Benin Project, showcasing climate-smart rice innovations in action! The enthusiasm and engagement were inspiring. 📸 Swipe through the photos to relive the day! #TAATinBenin #RiceInnovation #ClimateSmartAgriculture #Decarbonization #SustainableFarming #Irrigation #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica African Development Bank Group, Beth Dunford, Martin Fregene, Musabyimana Innocent, Gates Foundation, CGIAR, Ismahane Elouafi, Simeon Ehui, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), Dr. Godwin Atser, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Kenton Dashiell, Charles Murekezi, Atayi Opaluwah, Dr Medinat Oluwatoyin Adetunji CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy 2030