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How one Tanzanian farmer's investment in a tractor benefited the whole village

21 February 2023

Augustine Gabriel Tarmo, a 52-year-old sunflower farmer from Mwinkasi village in the Manyara region of Tanzania, improved the livelihoods of 150 other sunflower farmers by securing a loan for a tractor and offering ploughing services.

Team NFU to take on London Marathon for Farm Africa this April

17 February 2023

Farm Africa is delighted that Team NFU will be running to support farmers across eastern Africa at this year’s TCS London Marathon on 23 April 2023. NFU President Minette Batters, VP David Exwood, North East RD Adam Bedford, Frederic Exwood and David Fouracre are all running the iconic race for Farm Africa.

Forward-thinking Farming: Regenerative agriculture in eastern Africa

12 December 2022

It’s not easy being a farmer in eastern Africa. Those who rely on the land to make a living face many complex, overlapping challenges, from conflict in the region to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and, above all, climate change. 

But there is good news: regenerative agriculture. 

First in-person carol concert back with a stellar line up

07 December 2022

Farm Africa's annual carol concert, A Festive Evening with Farm Africa, returned for its first in-person event since 2019 with a stacked line up of spectacular musical performances and inspirational speakers.

In memory of David Campbell OBE: Farm Africa co-founder

06 December 2022

Farm Africa was deeply saddened to hear of the death of David Campbell OBE, who co-founded Farm Africa with the late Sir Michael Wood in 1985.

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