Such a fantastic week! ARUA GCRF Food Systems Research Network for Africa

Prof Wanda Markotter, Future Africa's Research Chair for the One Health Domain, recently spoke to SAfmRadio 📻 about, among others, viral spillover and the importance of a proactive 'One Health' approach to avert future pandemics. Listen here: bit.ly/3Qav7Ib

⁦Tshilidzi Madzix⁩ of ⁦Food, Agric. & Nat. Res. Policy Analysis Network⁩ moderating a session on food to market technical interactive panel. #Africa is ready for Ag technology #ACAT2023

The synergies between African continental and national institutions to build a delivering #foodsystems is impressive ; #acat2023 by AATF Africa was an example. Sad to have missed RUFORUM event . Food, Agric. & Nat. Res. Policy Analysis Network

The solid production conditions in South Africa's agricultural sector continue to be reflected in the employment data. For example, in the third quarter of 2023, about 956 000 people were employed in primary agriculture, up 10% y/y (and 7% q/q).

Happening now the official opening FAO Southern Africa 17th multidisciplinary team meeting #MDT17 in 🇿🇦. The meeting calls for action to enhance innovation & investments for a resilient and competitive agro-industrial sector and agrifood system transformation.👉bit.ly/3R75o59

As the dialogue on enhancing innovation & investments for resilient agrifood systems at the #FAOSFS_MDT17 meeting continues, FAO and its partners underscored the critical importance of co-creation in an enabling environment for successful delivery of agreed programme priorities

Mr. Ricardo Smith, Agricultural Economist at NAMC facilitating a discussion on Dualism of the Agricultural sector with panel members: Ms. Diedre Carter(Agri Limpopo), Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila(FANRPAN) and Dr. MA Nkoana( Snr Lecturer & Researcher in Agricultural Economics UL).

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – The call for abstracts is now open for the first annual ARC-DALRRD Conference to be held in Pretoria, South Africa, 12 – 14 February 2024 under the theme “Science transforming food systems for a better future”.

🌍🌾On December 8th we gathered at at The Convergence Forum for the "Harvesting Equality - Collaborative Investment Solutions for Climate Action" event at the Slovenian Pavilion at #COP28 to discuss and explore innovative solutions for climate action in the agriculture sector.

New: Stakeholder-driven transformative adaptation is needed for climate-smart nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa - nature.com/articles/s4301… via Andy Challinor Tim Benton & the AFRICAP team in Nature Food

SUA Researcher Contributes to Study Published in Nature Journal sua.ac.tz/news/sua-resea…

Kuddos to the #AFRICAP team. @iFEED is a movement Food, Agric. & Nat. Res. Policy Analysis Network Leeds Uni Climate Coalition ARUA GCRF Food Systems Research Network for Africa Chatham House

It’s #IDWGIS 🧬, and we spotlight some of #ACIARAlumni and their dedication, innovation, and passion for agricultural science that is driving positive change worldwide. Here's to breaking barriers, inspiring minds, and shaping the future! 🌱👩‍🔬 Women in Science Day ACIAR

PREVIEW: Minister Minister Maropene Ramokgopa to lead NPC’s Strategic Lekgotla from 1-2 March 2024. #NPCLekgotla #30YearsOfDemocracy YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=wy4XP9…

The final day of the NPC’s Strategic Lekgotla is underway, with Commissioner’s deliberating the advisory mandate of NPC to develop short- to long-term solutions to dealing with contemporary challenges. #NPCLekgotla

“A Country of Two Agricultures” is available nationwide in all good bookstores and ebook platforms.

Dr Yolisa Pakela-Jezile, Acting Executive Manager: Crops and Natural Resources showcasing one of the stars of the ARC breeding program - The Eureka Seedless Lemon. 🍋⭐️ #ARC30 #30YearsofDemocracy

The RUFORUM 2nd Triennial Conference has been driven on five major objectives; 1. Enable education and #agricultural #ecosystem actors to showcase and present their key findings, lesson share and inform each other on key actions required to make science work in Africa’s