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https://www.ktpress.rw/2025/01/ifad-injects-2-1m-in-boosting-cassava-farming-in-rwanda/

Discover the achievements and challenges in Rwanda's agricultural sector for the fiscal year 2023/24 as highlighted in the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) Annual Report. Key Highlights Include: Agriculture's contribution to GDP and employment. Progress in irrigation, land development, and export performance. Climate resilience and market access initiatives. Read the full report here: MINAGRI Annual Report 2023/24.

Here is The Farmers' Digest E-Newsletter, a curated collection of updates from the EAFF family. In this edition, discover insights into our members' activities, explore newly published studies, and stay informed about the latest developments in the agricultural sector across the region.

https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/business/relief-as-govt-pays-sh20-8-billion-to-maize-farmers-before-festivities-4857414

https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sustainability/climate/how-rwanda-s-rubavu-farmers-grow-wealth-and-health-4844444

https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/markets/commodities/comesa-watchdog-flags-two-kenyan-fertiliser-firms-price-gouging-4833124#google_vignette

https://www.environewsnigeria.com/cop29-outcome-one-of-the-worst-deals-in-the-history-of-cops-pacja/

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001507031/tough-life-for-farmers-as-proposed-bills-spark-fears-of-high-food-costs

On 20th, November 2024, the Kenya Dairy Board launched a report on the cost and profitability of milk production. Check out the attached document.

With climate impacts damaging harvests across the globe the need for an ambitious finance deal at COP29 is clear. New research released by Family Farmers for Climate Action shows how the biggest climate funds are failing to get family farmers and highlights how important it is for new finance to be well spent by channeling it to farmer organizations. https://familyfarmersclimateaction.org/resources/... #FamilyFarmersForClimateAction #SmallFarmersBigImpact #ClimateFinanceForFarmers

A new report titled "Farmer-Led Adaptation: Best Practice Case Studies" highlights innovative strategies employed by farmers across Africa to combat climate challenges and build resilience. This initiative, a collaboration between the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) and Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA), compiles impactful examples of locally driven solutions addressing pressing environmental, economic, and social issues in agriculture. The report emphasizes the importance of placing farmers at the center of adaptation efforts, blending traditional knowledge with modern science to create context-specific solutions. It documents 10 diverse case studies spanning the continent, showcasing successes in areas such as climate-smart agriculture, integrated water management, and circular economy practices. With contributors from across regions, the compendium is not only a resource for learning but also a call to action for policymakers and stakeholders to invest in scaling these solutions. For detailed insights and to access the full report, click here https://aiccra.cgiar.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/AICCRA-and-EAFF_FarmerLed-Adaptation-Best-Practice-Case-Studies.pdf

https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/eaff-raises-concerns-over-food-safety-in-eastern-africa-amid-aflatoxin-threats/

EAFF President Kwagala Elizabeth Nsimadala calls for a stronger farmer presence in global climate policy, clear carbon market rules, and fairer climate finance for agriculture, which faces high climate vulnerability but lacks adequate funding. She emphasizes the need for direct support for farmers' adaptation efforts as COP29 approaches. For more details, read the full article herehttps://www.the-star.co.ke/climate-change/2024-10-28-farmers-want-voice-in-climate-change-issues#google_vignette

The following items have been updated in the Files area of the [email protected] group. //Farmer-led climate adaptation_Overview.pdf By: Eastern Africa Farmers Federation <dgroups@...> Description: An impactful initiative! The EAFF and AICCRA projects promote strategies that help farmers adapt to changing climate conditions, through improved seed varieties, climate-smart agriculture practices, or efficient water management systems.