Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa is an Intergovernmental org of the National Agricultural Research Systems
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How can local knowledge & research improve water management in East Africa?
In our new video series, Hon. Mwanajuma Mabuke Hiribae (Tana River County) explains how #WATDEV turns grassroots experience into action through agroforestry & solar energy.
Next stop: Kampala in June!📍🇺🇬
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Water isn’t a sector, it’s a connector. 💧
Prof. Abdin Salih highlights that sustainable water management is "everybody’s business." From farmers to decision-makers, #WATDEV is turning grassroots knowledge into global action. 🌍
📍Kampala, Uganda 🗓️ 15–16 June 2026
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🌾 Heavy rainfall, yet scarcity?
In our 3rd reel, Tena Alamirew Aguimassie explains how #WATDEV tackles Ethiopia’s water scarcity through local insights, agroforestry, and organic manure.
Next stop: Kampala! 📍UG 🇺🇬
#WaterManagement #Kampala2026
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🌳 Agroforestry is changing how farmers relate to land, crops & communities.
Trees in fields = stronger soils, more food, less conflict between farmers & herders.
📍 International Conference – Kampala
🗓️ June 15–16, 2026
Follow us for updates on the program & how to join!
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🌍 From Egypt to Nairobi - Hoseem learned that compost feeds the soil, and that bringing experts & farmers together feeds solutions.
📍 WATDEV International Conference - hybrid format!
🗓️ June 15–16, 2026 | Nairobi Online
Follow us for the link to join! 👇
#WATDEV
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ASARECA retweeted
Jun 9
"We must generate the evidence that demonstrates not only their climate resilience and nutritional superiority but also their economic viability."
Science provides the bridge that transforms these #OpportunityCrops from being locally admired to becoming globally competitive!
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ASARECA retweeted
Jun 9
"The transformation of our agrifood systems requires that we harness the full potential of our agricultural biodiversity while creating opportunities for farmers, processors, traders and agribusinesses." - @johndumelo
#OpportunityCrops #ForgottenFoods #FoodSystemsTransformation
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The writeshop for the EAC Protocol on Sanitary & Phytosanitary Measures & Standard Operating Procedures is a milestone towards approval by the EAC Sectoral Council on Agriculture and Food Security in June 2026. Meeting funded by @EU_Commission via @IFAD under CAADP-XP4 Programme.
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Through funding from @EU_Commission via @IFAD, under CAADP-XP4 Programme, ASARECA is facilitating @jumuiya regional Technical Working Group to finalize EAC Protocol on Sanitary & Phytosanitary Measures & Standard Operating Procedures for soybean, groundnuts, pineapple & avocado.
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Training on Application of ASARECA Policy Manager Tool through Joint Analysis of Kenya's Agroecology Strategy for Food Systems Transformation.
Watch here: youtu.be/2XLkGGy1CIk?si=wmFC…
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15–16 May 2026 | Gulu City, Uganda 🇺🇬
The “Transfer of Soil Health Enhancing Technologies and Innovations to Last Mile Stakeholders” training workshop is underway in Gulu under the #CAADPXP4 Programme funded by the @EU_Commission, and managed by @IFAD.
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Farmers, extension workers, scientists, academia, agri-entrepreneurs, and district leaders are engaging on soil health, ISFM, climate-smart agriculture, soil testing, nutrient management and technology transfer.
Supported by the European Commission with oversight from IFAD.#ISFM
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Using the @ASARECA Policy Manager Tool, stakeholders have identified key gaps in Kenya’s Agroecology Strategy. Findings show urgent need for a robust M&E framework, communication & resource mobilization. This is courtesy of CAADP-XP4 Programme, funded by @EuropeanUnion via IFAD.
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Courtesy of the CAADP-XP4 Programme, funded by the European Union via IFAD, Kenya’s National Agroecology Strategy (2024-2033) is today under the microscope! Stakeholders identify implementation barriers using @ASARECA’s new digital tool. Goal: A joint action plan for better farms
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@ASARECA is in Nairobi, May 12-15, for joint stakeholder analysis of Kenya Agroecology Strategy, paving way for implementation ofASARECA Policy Manager Tool. Supported thru CAADP-XP4 Programme funded by @EU_Commission & @IFAD, the tool enables leaders track policy implementation.
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