Welcome to DIVAGRI

Revenue diversification pathways in Africa through bio-based and circular agricultural innovations

Image: Guru, Mozambique

Welcome to DIVAGRI

Revenue diversification pathways in Africa through bio-based and circular agricultural innovations

Image: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Welcome to DIVAGRI

Revenue diversification pathways in Africa through bio-based and circular agricultural innovations

Image: Namibia

Welcome to DIVAGRI

Revenue diversification pathways in Africa through bio-based and circular agricultural innovations

Image: The International Team

Welcome to DIVAGRI

Revenue diversification pathways in Africa through bio-based and circular agricultural innovations

Image: Ejura, Ghana

Welcome to DIVAGRI

Revenue diversification pathways in Africa through bio-based and circular agricultural innovations

Image: Lake Agege, Ghana

Making the transition towards circular agriculture and bioeconomy

The DIVAGRI project proposes a wide range of bio-based innovative solutions adapted to specific conditions in target countries. Ecosystem restoration in combination with diverse crop production in regenerative agricultural systems, mobile biorefineries for biomass conversion to high-value compounds and bioenergy, and the highly innovative clay-based micro-irrigation system “SLECI” (Self-regulating, Low Energy, Claybased Irrigation) are solutions developed by DIVAGRI. In addition, building on community participation and co-development of collaborative business models, the project will enable smallholder farmers to increase income and generate new economic opportunities while guaranteeing food security, real rural opportunities, and sustainability.

The focus of this project is not only on the primary production sector but also on the food and bio-based industries, thus promoting new partnerships between producers, processors, retailers and consumers and opening new sustainable avenues for businesses, services and value chains in support of rural communities.

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Small-Scale Farmers in Kenya Embrace DIVAGRI Bio-Based Technologies

The Kenya Small-Scale Farmers Alliance (KSSFA) is collaborating with the DIVAGRI project to explore innovative bio-based technologies being trialled across five African countries.  “Kenya is already a key player in the bio economy, especially in the biogas sector,”...
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A Continental African Bioeconomy University-led Network is needed

An African bioeconomy network led by Universities in Africa is needed to make a valuable contribution to global bioeconomy debates. This was the sentiment expressed in a working group at a workshop entitled: "Exploring Global Collaboration Opportunities for...
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Researchers, Small-Scale Farmers and Government to work more closely in the BioEconomy

A close relationship between researchers, small scale farmers and government is critical to build the bioeconomy in Africa, says DIVAGRI researcher Richard Yaw Owusu. Richard Owusu is one of four DIVAGRI project participants who was chosen to represent the project at...
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DIVAGRI’s bio-based technologies will assist small scale farmers in Botswana to tackle climate change

Bio-based technologies should be embraced by all small-scale farmers in Botswana to assist them to deal with the expected water shortages of climate change. This is the view Mr Stephen Pillar, the chairperson and founding member of Totuma Arable Commercial Farmers...
Article 3 Cristina Micrisse

Bio-technological innovation in the bioeconomy needs to meet small scale farmers’ needs

EXTENSION officers need to choose bio-based technologies that meet the needs of African small-scale farmers if they want them to participate in the emerging circular bioeconomy, says extension officer Ms Cristina Micrisse from Mozambique who was speaking at the Kenya...
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Capacity building and training is what is needed to make the circular bioeconomy a reality among small scale farmers in KwaNdaba

Capacity building and training is what is needed to make the circular bioeconomy a reality among small scale farmers in KwaNdaba, KwaZulu Natal, says Agricultural Research Council agricultural economist and DIVAGRI researcher Noluthando Ngcobo. Ms Ngcobo was speaking...
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Master’s Student Azure Sanleri Tackles Freshwater Scarcity in Ghana with a Solar Desalination Greenhouse

What inspired you to pursue a Master’s Degree in Crop Science majoring in Crop Physiology Pursuing my Master’s Degree in Crops Science  allows me to develop skills to address the environmental challenges in agriculture and work toward sustainable agricultural...
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DIVAGRI researcher Henk Stander receives prestigious Aquaculturist of the Year Award in Stellenbosch

DIVAGRI researcher Henk Stander was awarded the Aquaculture Personality of the Year award at the Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa (AASA) Conference that took place in Stellenbosch from 9 to 13 September 2024. Mr Stander is responsible for the development of...
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Training Agripreneurs to Lead Enterprising Lives

Training Co-ordinator Evgenia Mahler reflects on the Take Charge of Your Life training by facilitator Nina Mapili with Divagri Master Trainers and farmers in South Africa and Ghana recently. Through a series of interactive discussions and reflective exercises,...
Thuleleni Mkhumbuzi

We must preserve our soils so our children can farm them in the future, says kwaNdaba Farmer Thuleleni Mkhumbuzi  who recently attended DIVAGRI’s Master Trainer Workshop in Stellenbosch.

What motivated you to apply to be a Master Trainer? I found the technologies useful. The DIVAGRI researchers suggested we practice intercropping with different crops like cow-pea and beans. They also took us to Pretoria to show us all the other technologies. I found...