The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), through the Planning, Evaluation, Monitoring and Statistics Division (PEMSD), is set to commence the 2025 Crop Production Survey for the rice value chain across Sierra Leone. This follows the successful completion of the crop listing presurvey conducted from 27 October to early November 2025. To guide the...Read More
On 23 July 2025, President Julius Maada Bio welcomed a high-level delegation from the African Agricultural Transformation Initiative (AATI) and its founding partners, the Gates Foundation, IFAD, and AGRA, to deepen collaboration on the delivery of Feed Salone. The visit reinforced shared priorities around national leadership, local capacity, and ATO-Salone’s role as a key driver...Read More
Women play a vital role in Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector, driving food security, economic growth, and sustainable development. With the right resources—finance, land rights, technology, and leadership opportunities—women farmers can transform agriculture and strengthen our food systems.“The future of agriculture depends on women because they are the backbone of our food systems, the stewards of...Read More
Women play a crucial role in agriculture, yet they face persistent barriers to land, finance, and markets. At AATI and the Agricultural Transformation Offices (ATOs) in Sierra Leone and Tanzania, we are working to break these barriers—ensuring that women farmers have the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive.This International Women’s Day, we reaffirm...Read More
From February 10-14, 2025, AATI brought together the Agricultural Transformation Offices (ATOs) of Tanzania and Sierra Leone for an intensive learning retreat in Nairobi. The goal? To equip ATOs with the skills, strategies, and networks needed to accelerate agricultural transformation. This retreat was more than just training—it was about unlocking solutions, setting priorities, and strengthening...Read More
NORWAY and Tanzania have signed a three year project (2025-2027) seeking to foster inclusive economic growth and improve food security. David Silinde, the Agriculture deputy minister said at the signing ceremony that the project is geared at reducing poverty, enhancing coordination and promoting agriculture commercialisation. The project is valued at $1,348,466 (3.4bn/-), signed with the...Read More
Driving Agricultural Transformation in Nigeria: A Collaborative Visit to Jigawa StateThe African Agricultural Transformation Initiative (AATI), in partnership with the Development Sovereignty Group (DSG), recently concluded a successful visit to Jigawa State as part of efforts to advance Nigeria’s agricultural transformation agenda.During the visit, His Excellency Governor Mallam Umar Namadi graciously welcomed the team, engaging...Read More
In this video, our partners—the Ministry of Agriculture, Tanzania, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and AATI—share their perspectives on what drives agricultural transformation. They explore the essential ingredients for success and the critical role of stakeholders in fostering resilient and sustainable agri-food systems. Watch to gain insights on how collaboration is advancing food security...Read More
On September 4th, 2024, during the Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, the African Agricultural Transformation Initiative (AATI), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for Sierra Leone, launched the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO) for Sierra Leone. This highlight video features speeches from leaders and dignitaries from Sierra Leone, Tanzania,...Read More
