Author: J. Muthie

Seed maize out-grower achieves a breakthrough in hybrid seed yields through advanced production techniques and pest control

By George Achia  Talent Ndige has been a seed producer since 2018, working as the field manager of Tocek Investments, a company involved in the production, processing, packaging, and distribution of various seed crops, including maize, soybean, sorghum, millet, sunflower, and cowpeas.  As a seasoned seed producer, one of his greatest challenges in seed maize […]

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Turning knowledge into bumper harvests: Jose Antonio’s journey to success

When Mr. Courage Calcao, an extension officer based at Chimoio City in Mozambique, attended the Transition Support Fund (TSF) training workshop on maize agronomy and climate-smart technologies, he had no idea it would be a turning point for one of his farmers-Jose Antonio. For years, Antonio struggled with low yields, poor soil fertility, and persistent […]

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Faith leaders support the role of scientific innovations in agriculture, food security

(Naivasha, Kenya–November 26, 2024). Faith leaders from diverse denominations and faiths convened in Naivasha in November 2024 for an insightful dialogue with agricultural biotechnology experts during the Faith Leaders Agricultural Conference. The conference, discussed the role of modern agricultural technologies, including biotechnology, in enhancing food production and the livelihoods of Kenya’s smallholder farmers. Religious leaders, […]

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Journalists Play Key Role in Fostering Awareness of Agricultural Biotechnology

By Mildrine Sabwami, North Rift Radio Kenya -West Pokot County [Lilongwe, Malawi] Agriculture, biotechnology and science have taken many years to reach their current advanced stage. Now journalists can play a crucial role in spreading messages about the role of this progress in meeting the continent’s food security goals. African farmers currently grow four genetically […]

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Ethiopian journalist scoop’s 2024 OFAB Africa Journalist of the Year award

A television journalist from Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), Chaltu Gololcha Miessa, is the 2024 OFAB Africa Journalist of the Year winner. She was declared the overall winner at the 2024 Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) Media Awards held on 13 December 2024 in Lilongwe, Malawi. Additionally, her submission won first place in […]

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Programme Officer – Stewardship (CSPTA)

Position Programme Officer – Stewardship (CSPTA) Reporting to Product Stewardship and Quality Manager Grade NPS-D Location Nairobi Organizational Context AATF is an international not-for-profit organization facilitating and promoting public/private partnerships to enhance smallholder farmers’ food security and livelihoods in SSA. AATF works with African governments, private and public technology owners and developers, NGOs, seed companies, […]

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Program Officer – Stewardship TELA Maize Kenya

Position Program Officer – Stewardship TELA Maize Kenya Reporting to Product Stewardship and Quality Manager Grade NPS-D Location Nairobi Organizational Context AATF is an international not-for-profit organization facilitating and promoting public/private partnerships to enhance smallholder farmers’ food security and livelihoods in SSA. AATF works with African governments, private and public technology owners and developers, NGOs, […]

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Terms of Reference: Head Office Construction Project Auditor

Introduction AATF is a not-for-profit African led technology- transfer organization that provides farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with practical technology solutions to overcome farm productivity constraints. Founded in 2003, AATF is driven by the vision of a prosperous, resilient, food and nutrition-secure Africa, where smallholder farmers’ livelihoods are transformed through agricultural innovations. Objective of the […]

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Terms of Reference: Head Office Construction Project Manager

Introduction AATF is a not-for-profit African led technology- transfer organization that provides farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with practical technology solutions to overcome farm productivity constraints. Founded in 2003, AATF is driven by the vision of a prosperous, resilient, food and nutrition-secure Africa, where smallholder farmers’ livelihoods are transformed through agricultural innovations. AATF Head Office […]

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Terms of Reference: SECURITY TRAINER FOR AATF STAFF

Introduction AATF wishes to engage a Security Trainer/facilitator in the training of all its staff. The training will last two days and take place at a remote location in Nairobi. The training will constitute personal safety and security, problem solving, comprehensive planning process, communication and psychological effects of fear. Specific Outcomes: Participants are familiar with […]

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