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Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa

At a plenary at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town, Mr. Kofi A. Annan, Chairman of the Board of AGRA, called for the development of key African breadbaskets that would produce food surpluses of staple African food crops.

AGRA Introduces New Strategy for an African Green Revolution (Download PDF, 8.6MB)

AGRA: Early Accomplishments, Foundations for Growth (Download PDF, 776 KB)

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What is the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa?

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AGRA is a dynamic partnership working across the African continent to help millions of small-scale farmers and their families lift themselves out of poverty and hunger. AGRA programmes develop practical solutions to significantly boost farm productivity and incomes for the poor while safeguarding the environment. AGRA advocates for policies that support its work across all key aspects of the African agricultural value chain ­from seeds, soil health and water to markets and agricultural education.

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Stories from the Field

style=Zanobia Seeds, run by four Tanzanian brothers, sits in a valley 1500 meters below the jagged, forested hills of the Great Rift Wall. The area is isolated and suffers from periods of dry weather and inconsistent rainfall.

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