2nd & 3rd September, 2026
Africa’s agriculture holds significant value. Not only does it serve 15.4% of the continent’s GDP, but it also employs 70% of the population’s workforce. But amidst this, the quality of the soil gets compromised. But not anymore, thanks to the regenerative agriculture booming in Africa’s agricultural-rich region.
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
Regenerative agriculture is an advanced approach coupled with traditional techniques to restore, enhance, and retain the soil’s health. The entire purpose relies on bettering the overall fertility and biodiversity, and redirecting the flow of water and air quality into the soil for maximum yield - all of this is done through carbon sequestration. Now that you know what regenerative agriculture is, you must also know that it is a sustainable approach.
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As climate change is a serious issue in Africa, preserving its agriculture becomes a huge challenge.
Traditional farming employs soil erosion, monocropping, and crop rotation, which leads to the loss of essential nutrients from the soil. With that being said, the use of pesticides and fertilizers also degrades the soil’s fertility.
3 Initiatives of Regenerative Agriculture in Arica
1- Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) - This is a food program in the African continent that mainly focuses on food sovereignty and agroecology. It has programs that work intensively for the betterment of small-scale farmers by providing them with scientific knowledge. This alliance was launched in 2011, and since then, it has had 30 active members from 50 participating African countries.
What AFSA Does? Source
● It is making the farming network strong and establishing transparency.
● Advocating for food sovereignty and agroecology.
● Educating people about what regenerative agriculture is.
2- Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) - AGRA is Africa aims to boost crop resilience, support small-scale farmers and promote high-yielding crop varieties. You can read the report here.
It has always focused on
● Prioritising initiatives supporting soil health
● Promoting climate-smart agriculture
● Facilitating training and knowledge sharing for farmers
3- African Development Bank
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is a financial institution which works to promote economic development and support agriculture with the aim of establishing economic development and social progress.
Additional works of AfDB are financing, technical assistance and enhancing agriculture.
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