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National Organic Week & 1st Organic and Nature Expo Africa 2026

📅 4th – 7th November 2026 | 📍 Kampala, Uganda Africa’s organic and regenerative agriculture sector is taking a major step forward this November. The 5th National Organic Week Uganda 2026 and the 1st Organic and Nature Expo Africa 2026 are coming together as flagship events celebrating the growth and impact of the continent’s organic and natural products sector . 🌱 About…

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VIV Africa 2026 Opens Registration for Premier Livestock and Feed Industry Expo in Kigali

Kigali, Rwanda – Visitor registration has officially opened for VIV Africa 2026, inviting livestock, feed, and agribusiness professionals to secure free entry for the region’s premier animal protein industry exhibition. The event is scheduled for October 7–8, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, with a paid Leadership Conference taking place one day prior on October 6 ….

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Empowering Africa’s Food Systems: Women Take Center Stage at AFS Forum 2026 Webinar

The Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 is building momentum with a compelling webinar that puts gender equality front and center. On July 28, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (EAT), the “Women in Food Systems: Cultivating Equality, Harvesting Growth in Food Systems” webinar will tackle one of the most critical questions facing African agriculture: how to move beyond inclusion…

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Rwanda’s Agri-Food Revolution: Innovation Takes Center Stage at the 19th Agriculture Show.

Kigali, Rwanda – The Mulindi Show Ground in Gasabo is buzzing with energy as the 19th annual Rwanda Agriculture Show unfolds from July 22 to 31, 2026. With free entry for all, the exhibition has drawn over 380 registered exhibitors from Rwanda and beyond, including participants from Nigeria, Tanzania, India, and Türkiye . Under the theme “Accelerating…

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BRD and BADEA Strengthen Ties, Pledge Deeper Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development.

KIGALI, Rwanda – The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) have reiterated their commitment to exploring more opportunities for cooperation in inclusive and sustainable economic development in Rwanda and across the African continent. The pledge was made during a high-level conference convened by BRD in Kigali,…

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$25,000–$50,000 Seed Grants Available from Conservation, Food & Health Foundation (Rolling Deadline)

Quick question: What do a rainforest in the Amazon, a rice farm in Southeast Asia, and a public health clinic in rural Tanzania have in common? They can all get funded by the same foundation. The Conservation, Food, and Health Foundation is one of the most accessible and flexible funders for NGOs working across the Global…

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Bel Foundation Offers Financial Support for School Canteen Projects Worldwide.

French nonprofits with a general interest mission can apply by June 26, 2026. Every year, we support approximately twenty projects. School canteens do more than fill hungry bellies. They keep children in classrooms, support local agriculture, teach lifelong nutrition habits, and create community around the shared act of eating. But running a sustainable school canteen…

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Your Strawberries Might Contain 10 Different “Forever Chemicals”: What You Need to Know.

California wants to ban PFAS pesticides by 2035. However, millions of pounds of these toxic chemicals continue to spray directly on the fruits and vegetables you feed your family. You’ve probably heard of PFAS—the so-called “forever chemicals” that make raincoats waterproof, nonstick pans slick, and fast-food wrappers grease-resistant. They’ve been linked to cancer, thyroid disease,…

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Africa Food Systems Forum 2026: 20 Years of Fighting Hunger Gets a New Playbook.

About. Date: September 2026 (Specific dates TBD – Launch event held March 31, 2026)Location: Kigali Convention Centre, RwandaFormerly: African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF)Focus: Agri-food systems investment, climate-resilient agriculture, job creation, post-harvest management. You’ve heard the statistics. Now come see the solutions. One in five Africans goes to bed hungry.The continent imports $100 billion worth of food every year.Climate change…

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Iganze Muhinzi Mworozi: US$300 Million Agricultural Transformation Fund Powers Rwanda’s Farmers.

Rwanda—Agriculture remains the backbone of Rwanda’s economy, yet farmers and agri-entrepreneurs have long faced a persistent challenge: access to affordable, patient capital. The risks of drought, pest infestation, and volatile market prices have made traditional lenders hesitant to finance the sector. Enter Iganze Muhinzi Mworozi—a Kinyarwanda name meaning “The Excellent Farmer and Livestock Keeper” a transformative…

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