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EUNIC invites Sub-Saharan Africa collaborative projects across arts, heritage, digital, education, gender, human rights, inclusion, sustainability, youth, sports & tourism. Deadline: 21 June 2026 Apply: spacesofculture@eunicglobal.eu More info: drive.google.com/file/d1omoX…

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Integrated mixed farming systems are contributing to climate action by enhancing sustainability, resilience, and resource efficiency. On 17th June at the 2nd KALRO Scientific and Innovation Expo 2026, Dr. Boas Waswa (CIAT) will break down ecological innovations for crop-livestock systems designed to build resilience and low-carbon agriculture. Secure your pass: conference.kalro.org #2026KALROConfrence #ScientificInnovationExpo #ResearchPoweringAgriculture

Hey founders Looking to connect with people building in: 🌱 AgTech Agrike AI-helping Kenyan farmers manage farms and diagnose crop & livestock diseases.

If you’re a designer ready to tell a cross-cultural story through fashion, this is your moment✨ Deadline: 22 June 2026 Read more here: drive.google.com/file/d/1DSo…

🌱 Save Seeds, Grow Your Own, Secure the Future 🌱 Fellow gardeners and future-builders: Let’s take action today for the generations to come.I have been posting about this for more than a decade we could see the changes coming twenty years ago . Why it matters: • Preserve heirloom & open-pollinated varieties adapted to YOUR local climate, soil & pests • Reduce dependence on big seed companies • Build real food security and biodiversity Simple seed-saving basics: • Choose the strongest, best-tasting plants • Let fruits (tomatoes, peppers, melons) fully ripen → ferment, rinse & dry seeds • Dry beans/peas/lettuce on the plant → thresh & store • Potatoes: Use disease-free seed tubers (or experiment with true potato seeds from berries!) Storage tips: Dry thoroughly, label clearly, store cool/dark in airtight jars. Many last 5–10 years. Grow smarter: • Start small: containers, raised beds, or backyard plots • Build soil with compost & mulch • Rotate crops, companion plant, attract pollinators • Easy winners: tomatoes, beans, zucchini, potatoes, greens Every tomato seed you save this year could feed your great-grandkids’ garden someday. Start this season. Teach your kids. Share with neighbors. Join a local seed library. Together we create resilient, abundant food systems. Who’s saving seeds this year? Drop your favorite variety or tip below! 👇 SeedSaving GrowYourOwn FoodSecurity HeirloomSeeds Permaculture FutureGenerations

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐑𝐎 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is pleased to announce the 2nd KALRO Scientific Conference and Innovation Expo, scheduled to take place from 15th to 19th June 2026 at KALRO Headquarters, Kaptagat Road, Loresho, Nairobi. The conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, farmers, agribusinesses, development partners, innovators, and other stakeholders to showcase cutting-edge agricultural technologies, research findings, and innovations aimed at transforming agriculture and enhancing food security. The event will also feature Business-to-Business (B2B) networking sessions, providing a unique platform for partnerships, investment opportunities, and knowledge exchange. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 Conference Delegate Fee (15th – 19th June 2026): KSh 18,000 Exhibition Booth Fee (15th – 16th June 2026): KSh 20,000 Partner Side Events (17th – 18th June 2026): KSh 250,000 Join us as we explore innovative solutions, foster strategic partnerships, and shape the future of agriculture for sustainable food and nutrition security. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Interested participants are invited to register online at: conference.kalro.org/ Call us directly (Toll-Free): 0800 721 714

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RT @bedjosessien: I love this ingeneous concept of the last dinner before the FIFA World Cup by Senegal 🇸🇳 The Teranga Lions were hosted…

🚨Call for Applications!🚨 🔬Are you passionate about science storytelling? Apply for the SCIJOURN-K 2.0 Science Communication Program and learn how to turn complex science into engaging stories that matter! 🔗Apply here👉: shorturl.at/jc27S 🗓️Deadline : June 12th, 2026

Fonio, teff, baobab fruit, pulses like bambara groundnut and other #ForgottenCrops offer immense nutritional and environmental benefits. It's time to reclaim Africa's agricultural heritage and unlock its vast potential to transform the continent's agrifood systems. #AfricaDay

Here are 10 crops that could help feed the future in a hotter, drier world: durum wheat, faba beans, groundnuts, jujubes, mesquite pods, millet, nopales, pigeonpea, sorghum, and tepary beans. These climate-resilient crops are helping farmers restore biodiversity, strengthen food security, and grow food in some of the toughest conditions on Earth. Which ones have you tried? Read more: foodtank.com/news/2026/05/th…

📣 Intern with @FAO! Check out the latest opportunities in: ✅ Africa ✅ Asia and the Pacific ✅ Europe and Central Asia ✅ FAO headquarters ✅ Latin America and the Caribbean ✅ Near East and North Africa All open vacancies➡️ bit.ly/4fnijMU

Are you here yet? The @AffordableArtKE is open and the #Artfeast is on!! 🤩 😍🥳 Hurry and get some tickets at the door. #Heritage #Culture #Fundraiser

We share our planet with around 8.7 million species and 8 billion people. Everything we do has an impact on our planet 🌎. On #BiodiversityDay and every day, let’s make choices that will leave a greener planet for future generations: go.undp.org/qs5

La liste des 28 Lions, choisis parmi des millions de Sénégalais, investis de l’honneur suprême de défendre nos couleurs sur la plus grande scène du football mondial : la Coupe du Monde. #FIFAWC2026 #ListeGaindeyi #DemBaJeex

🌱 Opportunity Alert for Agroecology Experts! Biovision Africa Trust is recruiting trainers for the 2026 Agroecology and Agrobiodiversity International Training Course (AAITC) , a transformative learning platform connecting universities, researchers, practitioners, and communities across East Africa. The programme promotes participatory, experiential, and transdisciplinary learning to strengthen sustainable food systems and resilient livelihoods. 📍 Hybrid training | Nairobi, Kenya 📅 Applications close: 3rd June 2026 📧 Send applications to: procurement@biovisionafrica.org 🔗 Read the full TOR here: biovisionafricatrust.org/job… #Agroecology #Agrobiodiversity #CapacityDevelopment #SustainableAgriculture #AAITC #Africa #BiovisionAfricaTrust