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17/07/2026

IN THE NEWS: and sign pact to boost rice productivity, strengthen food security, and reduce poverty in Africa.

https://www.aatf-africa.org/aatf-and-africa-rice-sign-pact-to-boost-rice-productivity-strengthen-food-security-and-reduce-poverty-in-africa/

08/07/2026

Yesterday, AATF and the Government of Kenya signed the Revised Host Country Agreement at the Railways Headquarters, reaffirming our shared commitment to advancing innovation-driven agriculture and sustainable development.

The revised Agreement, signed by H.E Hon. Musalia Mudavadi and AATF Executive Director, Dr. Canisius Kanagire , will strengthen the legal and institutional framework for AATF's work in Kenya while reinforcing the country's role as a regional hub for agricultural research, technology, and innovation.

Through this partnership, we will accelerate the adoption of modern farming technologies, empower smallholder farmers, strengthen food systems, and improve agricultural productivity.

Together, these efforts will help increase farmer incomes, enhance food security, build resilience to climate change, and create new opportunities for sustainable economic growth.

30/06/2026

is at the happening today in Nairobi, Kenya.

In his article titled," Technology remains the key lever for empowering farmers and transforming agriculture in Africa", AATF Executive Director, Dr Canisius Kanangire, noted that Investing in agri-food technologies- from improved seed and digital tools to mechanization; offers the best opportunity to reposition agriculture as a driver of economic growth, with benefits extending far beyond the farm sector.

Read the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/technology-remains-key-lever-empowering-lpixc/

By Dr. Canisius Kanangire, Executive Director, African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) African agriculture is at a pivotal moment.

25/06/2026

AATF IN THE NEWS: Rwanda nears release of first biotech crops
https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/36809/news/agriculture/rwanda-nears-release-of-first-biotech-crops

Rwanda is moving closer to releasing its first biotech crops, with cassava, Irish potato and maize varieties showing strong performance in trials compared to conventional crops,...

22/06/2026

Board Member Prof. Mwakaje Earns Prestigious World Bank-Linked Appointment to Global Investment Disputes Panel.

Through this appointment, he is set to undertake a six-year term, placing him among a select group of globally respected experts entrusted with facilitating the settlement of disputes between States and foreign investors through conciliation proceedings.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.udsm.ac.tz/news/prof-mwakaje-earns-prestigious-world-bank-linked-appointment-global-investment-disputes-panel

18/06/2026

Youth Farmer Aneli Mokoena is among a new generation of farmers in embracing the potential of as the continent grapples with the twin challenge of food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture.

Mokoena’s story was one of the highlights of the “Seeing is Believing” biotechnology engagement with policymakers, regulators, scientists, extension officers and industry representatives in Bronkhorstspruit, in .

CLICK TO LEARN MORE: https://www.aatf-africa.org/how-biotechnology-is-helping-a-young-south-african-farmer-build-a-thriving-agribusiness/

16/06/2026

16.6.2026: Today AATF and our partners- Michigan State University International Potato Center Bayer Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development BoardI RAB and collaborated on a workshop on the role of Risk and Stewardship in the Approval Framework and Communication of Biotech crops under the Rwanda Agri-Biotech Project.

15/06/2026

IN THE NEWS: AATF Trains Agro-Dealers To Drive Commercialisation Of Climate-smart Maize In Nigeria

🔗: https://africasti.net/aatf-trains-nigerian-farmers-on-responsible-deployment-of-agric-biotechnology/

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has intensified efforts to strengthen the sustainability and responsible deployment of agricultural biotechnology in Nigeria by training extens…

10/06/2026

AATF is for the role of Director, Product Development and Commercialization under the direct supervision of the Executive Director.

For more information, READ MORE: https://www.aatf-africa.org/aatf-jobs-vacancies/

JOBS & VACANCIES AATF offers exciting career opportunities for those passionate about creating meaningful change in Africa through agricultural technologies. We are a diverse organization and our team includes experts from all over the world. Our engagements can be either full-time or short-term dep...

08/06/2026

Executive Director Dr Canisius Kanangire will be at the happening in Nairobi, Kenya on June 30th, 2026.

In this article, he conveys his belief that remains the key lever for empowering and transforming in Africa

READ MORE HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/technology-remains-key-lever-empowering-lpixc/