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Kenya: Across Kenya’s highlands and grasslands, sheep farmers have long sheared their flocks with the hope that wool would provide a steady income. Each year, more than two million kilograms of wool are produced, yet for many rural households, this resource has brought little return. Njabini Wool Crafters is changing that story!

Kenya: Across Kenya, dairy farming supports over 1.8 million rural households. Every morning, farmers rise with the sun, tending to their cows and hoping their milk reaches families across the country. But for years, lack of proper cooling meant milk spoiled before reaching the market, costing farmers their income and hard work.

Tanzania: Smallholder farmers in Mpui Village are taking control of their harvest. By replacing traditional measuring methods with digital tools and formal market systems, Mpui AMCOS is helping farmers sell fairly, reduce waste, and boost incomes - transforming lives and the maize value chain in Tanzania.

Ghana, Aburi: Strategic partnerships are vital in the effort to build resilient food systems in Africa and beyond. Through the collaborative efforts of the Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF), its partners and dedicated trainers, nearly 2 million farmers have been reached, 3,000 cooperatives supported and over 69,000 processors, 92% women-led empowered.

Malawi: Africa’s food security lies in the hands of its young agripreneurs. Yet without the right skills and knowledge, their potential remains underutilized. To address this, the Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF) brought digital agribusiness training directly to students and communities through its Agribusiness e-Academy Road Tour in Malawi.

Ghana, Nsuta-Atonsu: Just a few months ago, Farmer St. Farms was operating under the common constraints of many rural livestock farms across rural Ghana. Today, through the support of Farming in Africa (FIA), a beneficiary of the Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF)’s Matching Grant Fund, the farm has overcome infrastructure limitations and seasonal feed shortages, significantly boosting its productivity.

Germany-Feldafing: Across Africa, livestock is more than a source of food and income. It is the backbone of rural economies and livelihoods. Strengthening this vital sector requires collaboration, innovation, and shared learning. To address these gaps, collaboration and knowledge-sharing are essential to building a thriving livestock industry.