30/06/2013 A largest network of small scale farmer groups in Tanzania, MVIWATA, is celebrating its 20thanniversary since it was established in 1993. The event will be graced by the President of Tanzania, Hon. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwette According to MVIWATA executive director Mr. Stephen Ruvuga, more than 1,000 members drawn from... Read More

20/06/2013 *Robust debate and awareness about GMOs priority DODOMA –There is need for robust debate in Tanzania about the usage of genetic engineering technology for agriculture development, according to the Parliamentary Committee for Agriculture, livestock and Water.   This came out following a seminar that was attended by a cross-section... Read More

19/06/2013 Harare- One of the founder members of ESAFF- Zimbabwe Small Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF),  has been selected as the new host of the La via Campesina Intrenational Operational Secretariat as from May 2013. The La Via Campesina (from Spanish la vía Campesina, the campesino way, or the Peasants Way)... Read More

16/06/2013 57 farmer and civil society organizations from 37 countries across Africa have slammed G8 “HUNGER SUMMIT” as a new wave of colonialism or corporate takeover of agriculture and land, which may increase hunger. A statement issued by the civil society, which ESAFF vice chairperson Elizabeth Mpofu also co-signed says... Read More

  01/06/2013 To strengthen ESAFF for the future recruitment of more youthful  and gender balanced leadership in the next  Triennial General Summit (TGS) will be a major focus. As the body prepares the Summit, members have vowed to embrace youthful and gender balanced leadership. Speaking at the end of the... Read More

01/06/2013 Johannesburg: The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has been asked to ensure that small scale farmers are involved in the regional agriculture policy (RAP) making processes before it is adopted. The move will ensure smooth future implementation contrary to many regional policies that are rarely known by the people,... Read More

The Southern Africa Trust (SAT) roots for improved rural agricultural financing 01/06/2013 Maputo – The smallholder farmer in Africa is in dire need of alternative source of financing as the traditional platforms are not working properly to liberate the famer. According to Elizabeth Mprofu, the East and Southern Africa Small... Read More

01/05/2013 Dar es salaam: Three civil society organizations have joined hands to implement a 1.8 Million Euro project that seeks greater farmer engagement in enhancing food security in East Africa. ESAFF, MVIWATA and GRET are implementing the project, which is 80% funded by the European Union (EU) for 42 month. ... Read More