At #AFSForum2024, Heifer International Africa will showcase how financing & tech are transforming Africa’s food systems. Adesuwa Ifedi says, “We are inspired by young visionary African innovators and back their innovations” Join us in Kigali from Sept 2-6: vanguardngr.com/2024/08/afs-fo… AFS Forum

"90% of the food on the African continent is provided by smallholder farmers. We need to co-create along the value chain. Job creation and innovation are crucial for agriculture's growth." - @Ifedi_adesuwa, SVP Heifer International Live at the #Heifer side event at #AFSForum2024 #HeiferAfrica

At the Heifer side event at #AFSForum2024, Surita Sandosham, CEO of Heifer Intl. emphasized, "Today’s discussion is about finding innovative ways to end global hunger. Smallholder farmers are the backbone of African agriculture" Follow for updates #HeiferAfrica Surita Sandosham

Yesterday's side event at #AFSForum2024 was a success! Thanks to all who joined our session on "Integrating Tech & Innovative Financing to Transform Smallholder Farmers Lives" Shoutout to our panelists: Alexis Bizimana, Clarice Bugo-Kionge, Felicia Gbuuka, Jehiel Oliver & Uka Eje

At the #AFSForum2024 Heifer Dealroom session "Innovative Deals & Investments: Unleash Africa’s Food Potential" we're exploring strategies to mobilize private capital Adesuwa Ifedi says "We need to shift our perspective & build a better case for investment in smallholder farmers"

Africa's agri-sector contributes 25% to GDP but faces a financing gap. How can we bridge this gap and accelerate the transformation the livelihoods of smallholder farmer’s in Africa? At today's AFS Heifer Dealroom session today, we explored solutions. #AFSForum2024 #HeiferAfrica

At the Heifer International Dealroom on "Reinventing Financing: Fit for Purpose Financing for Transforming Food Systems" Alice Kirezi, Head of Investment & Social Impact at Equity Bank, emphasized "Agriculture is seen as a risk industry, but we have to work together to make it more lucrative"

A powerful close to day 2 at #AFSForum2024! "Innovative financing can drive tech integration in Africa’s agriculture, accelerating food systems transformation." - Surita Sandosham, President & CEO, Heifer International, during the CEO Forum Fireside Chat #HeiferAfrica #HeiferAtAFS2024

At #AFSForum2024, Dayo Aduroja emphasized the importance of building commercially viable partnerships. "Heifer International’s Mechanization4Africa project has successfully fostered public-private collaborations, ensuring smallholder farmers' access to mechanization services." #HeiferAfrica

At #AFSForum2024, Dr. Lekan Tobe, Heifer Nigeria, stressed the importance of making sure every action and donor fund reaches the last mile. "Our goal is to close the yield gap and create sustainable value chains" Let's work together to impact smallholder farmers #HeiferAfrica

At Tuesday's #AFSForum2024, William Matovu Heifer International Uganda Country Director, emphasized the need for tailored programs for youth. "Heifer & MasterCard Foundation's SAYE project in Uganda empowers young people by improving skills, market access & inclusive financing in key sectors"

At #AFSForum2024, farmers from Dwaniro Dairy Co-op share how solar energy is transforming their lives: Charles Ibona: "Solar reduced our diesel costs, giving us more income." Kawooya Steven: "Solar is reliable & lowers production costs." Follow Heifer International Africa #HeiferAfrica

As part of the event, 15 brand-new tractors will be handed over to farmers' representatives. These tractors will enhance agricultural efficiency and support farmers nationwide. Follow the live proceedings through the link below youtube.com/live/UQ4vdm8E7…

At AFS Forum, Heifer International in partnership with Hello Tractor is making tractor services more accessible to farmers. Rosemary: "It used to take me 3 months to plant, now it only takes 1." Caroline: "Costs went from Ksh. 2,500 to Ksh. 1,700, leaving more for seeds." Evelyn: "I used to

At the #AFSForum2024 Indigenous Youth session, Tewodros Ayele, Heifer Ethiopia Country Director, highlighted the need for governments to involve indigenous communities in policy-making. "Heifer is advocating for platforms where indigenous voices can address centuries-old

Empowering farmers through innovative financing like Pay-At-Harvest Insurance. 🌱 Adi Lucy shares how Heifer International & PulaAdvisors's support helped her grow from farming 1 hectare to 3: "The insurance gave me peace of mind and the input I needed to grow." Follow Heifer International Africa for

At AFS Forum, Adesuwa Ifedi, SVP of Africa Programs at Heifer International, emphasized how digital solutions are transforming Africa's agriculture through food processing, e-marketing, and waste reduction. "New data from agtech innovators can help assess risk and attract investment into the

As #AFSForum2024 wraps up, we highlight "A Conversation with Youths: Meet the Presidents." Surita Sandosham, President & CEO of Heifer International in a panel with Hon. Mr. Peter Obi, Former Governor of Anambra State, Nigeria, and Fred Swaniker, Founder and CEO of the African Leadership

Empowering smallholder farmers with weather advisory support! Talatu Idi, a farmer, shares how Heifer International & Ignitia Ltd have transformed her farming: "The weather updates help us apply fertilizer at the right time, increasing our yields." Together, we’re helping farmers thrive.