ABOUT THE CONVENTION AND CONGRESS
Every four years, the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) convenes a Farmers Convention and Congress, which is a premier platform for discussing key agricultural issues. The event brings together over 500 delegates from across the globe and more than 50 exhibitors to exchange insights and showcase innovations.
This year, EAFF will be hosting the 6th Farmers Convention and Congress under the theme “Towards More Sustainable Food and Farming Systems”. The 2025 edition also marks a special milestone, the celebration of 20 years of EAFF’s operations in Feeding the Region, recognizing the critical roles the Federation has played over two decades. Key areas of focus will include the changing landscape of agriculture and food trade in Africa, climate change and adaptation strategies, and the promotion of agri food trade. The convention will also explore innovations and technologies shaping modern agriculture, highlight the crucial role of youth and women in driving agricultural transformation, and emphasize theimportance of institutionalizing farmer organizations. Additionally, discussions will address the challenges and opportunities in agricultural finance (agrifinance) to ensure farmers have better access to the resources they need.By fostering dialogue across these thematic areas, the convention aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, promote best practices, and forge meaningful partnerships that will contribute to a more resilient and inclusive agricultural sector in the region.
EVENT OBJECTIVES
1.To promote dialogue and knowledge exchange on sustainable food and farming systems.
2.To enhance the inclusion and participation of youth and women in agriculture.
3.To foster innovation and adoption of technologies among farmers
4.To build strategic partnerships for increased investment and policy influence
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
- Immediate commitments towards increased youth and women inclusion in agriculture, adoption and scaling of innovations and technologies, and institutionalization of climate-resilient farming practices.
- Strengthened partnerships and collaborations among government, development partners, the private sector, and regional bodies.
- Concrete commitments to address inefficiencies and boost investment in African food systems.
- Enhanced awareness and knowledge among participants on climate change adaptation strategies and inclusive, sustainable food systems policy frameworks.
- Scale up successful programs and achievements to become sustainable or commercially viable, ultimately transforming smallholder agriculture into a rewarding investment opportunity.
- Inclusive Farmers Policy influence and advocacy.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The Convention and Congress seek to bring together over 500 delegates, including:
- Financial institutions will be key to explore emerging investment opportunities in agriculture. These
include banks, venture capitalists, and microfinance institutions investing in agriculture. - Private sector and industry enablers who will unlock new markets and investment opportunities
including but not limited to producers, processors, traders and agribusinesses. - Government officials for an influence in decisions that drive change among them – policymakers,
regulators, and representatives from ministries of agriculture and trade. - Development partners, including International organizations, NGOs, and research institutions
supporting food security and trade, driving impactful collaboration