Women and Youth in Agriculture Joint Action Group

07/10/2025

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The moment we've all been waiting for is almost here! We are thrilled to invite you to the exclusive public presentation and live demonstration of the OrganiFest Stokvel App. This is your chance to see firsthand how we are revolutionizing the landscape for organic food entrepreneurs and building a s...

21/08/2025

07/08/2025

📢 Exciting Scholarship Alert! 🌱🤖

Are you a graduate, student, farmer, woman, or youth passionate about the future of sustainable agriculture? The Women and Youth Agroecology AI Scholarship is now open for 2026 applications!

This incredible opportunity empowers the next generation of leaders at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Agroecology. Learn to cultivate innovative solutions, drive sustainable farming practices, and shape a resilient food system for tomorrow.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this agricultural revolution!

👉 Learn more and apply for the 2026 scholarship here:
https://women-and-youth-agroecology.blogspot.com/p/iis-uj-women-and-youth-agroecology-ai_33.html

Introducing the IIS UJ Women and Youth Agroecology AI Scholarship: A strategic initiative to empower the next generation of leaders at the intersection of technology and sustainable farming.

05/06/2025

Fit 4 Partnership Africa: Unlocking Opportunities in Organic Agribusiness

Fit 4 Partnership Africa is a pioneering campaign and program designed to develop competent professionals and globally competitive agribusinesses in Africa. Our objective is to organize a group of companies in the agricultural sector in Africa to capitalize on opportunities presented by the South Africa G20 Presidency.

Growing Demand for Certified Organic Products:
The global demand for certified organic agriculture products, goods, and services is on the rise. According to recent research:

- Global Organic Market: The global organic market has grown significantly, with sales reaching over $123 billion in 2020 (Source: FiBL-IFOAM survey).
- Demand for Organic Products: There is a growing demand for organic products, driven by consumer awareness of health and environmental benefits.

Challenges Facing African Producers:
Despite the growing demand, African producers face challenges in accessing global markets:

- Certification and Compliance: African producers often struggle to meet certification and compliance requirements for organic products.
- Limited Access to Markets: Many African producers lack access to global markets, hindering their ability to capitalize on growing demand.

Empowering Young People and Women:
As a licensed exporter trained by the Department of Trade, Innovation, and Competition, we recognize the importance of breeding and grooming young people and women in Africa to explore opportunities in the globally growing organic sector.

Fit 4 Partnership Africa's Role:
Our program aims to:

- Build Capacity: Develop the capacity of African agribusinesses to meet global standards and certification requirements.
- Provide Market Access: Facilitate access to global markets, including trade leads from G20 countries.
- Promote Sustainable Practices: Encourage sustainable agriculture practices and environmentally friendly production methods.

By supporting Fit 4 Partnership Africa, we can empower African agribusinesses to capitalize on emerging opportunities and contribute to the growth of the global organic sector.

27/05/2025

25/04/2025

Our Core Training Program Training Program for Certified Organic Agriculture Supply Chain We're excited to announce a structured training program for the facilitation of certified organic agriculture supply chains to supply export markets in the EU, US, UK, and Africa. As part of this initiative, we'll be training 30 field officers, extensionists, and inspectors at the G20 Certified Organic Agriculture & H**P Conference 2025.

Partnership with KB Engineering GMBH We're proud to partner with KB Engineering GMBH, a leading agro-processing company with an 80,000-ton agro-processing warehouse in Germany. This partnership will enable us to establish a robust supply chain for certified organic products.

Employment Opportunities Upon successful completion of the training program, participants will be employed full-time as advisors and consultants of the supply chain by Women and Youth in Agriculture Foundation. They'll also be affiliated globally with IFOAM - International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement in Germany.

Certified Organic Professionals
Our trained field officers, extensionists, and inspectors will play a critical role in facilitating and establishing supply chains in South Africa. They'll work closely with farmers, producers, and other stakeholders to ensure the production and distribution of high-quality certified organic products.

Join Us

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If you're passionate about sustainable agriculture and want to be part of a dynamic team, join us at the G20 Certified Organic Agriculture & H**P Conference SME Development Program . Membership R1 200 per annum and payment plan R100 per month. Let's work together to build a stronger, more sustainable food system!

22/04/2025

Opportunity for Certified Organic Agriculture Professionals!
Did you know that South Africa lacks certified organic agriculture field officers, extensionists, advisers, and inspectors to establish new certified organic agriculture value chains?

If you're a certified organic agriculture professional looking for new opportunities, we invite you to join our G20 SME Development Program! As a member, you'll have access to:

- Get trained using IFOAM approved manual , guidelines , accessing The Organic Business online classroom.
- A platform to work and earn as a consultant and advisor in our supply chain for exports and local markets
- Opportunities to contribute to the growth of certified organic agriculture in South Africa

Membership Options:
- R1200 per annum
- R100 monthly payment plan

Join Us:
G20 Certified Organic Agriculture & H**p conference 2025 SME Development Program WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E9O6c0LsKY83jZP8avHWT0
Don't miss out on this chance to be part of our dynamic program and contribute to the development of certified organic agriculture in South Africa. Join our G20 SME Development Program today and start working and earning as a consultant and advisor with Women and Youth in Agriculture Foundation!

08/04/2025

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The potential benefits of blockchain in agriculture are already being recognized by industry players. In 2019, Nestlé and Carrefour teamed up with IBM to use blockchain to track the supply chain of Mousline, a popular mashed potato brand. This initiative allowed customers to trace the origin of the...