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Bernard Slippers

@bernardslippers

Passionate about people and science. Africa. Biology. Genetics. Fungi. Insects. Trees. Director of FABI @fabiteam1 and Innovation Africa @UPTuks @FutureAfricaUP

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ACAT Africa (@acat_africa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"When it comes to agriculture, we look at some of the works we do as projects, but for farmers - this is life. We need to contextualize our innovations to the lives of farmers" - Verena Ruzibuka, Heifer International Rwanda Country Director for #ACAt2025 #NextGenAgTech #ACATAfrica

"When it comes to agriculture, we look at some of the works we do as projects, but for farmers - this is life. We need to contextualize our innovations to the lives of farmers" - Verena Ruzibuka, <a href="/Heifer/">Heifer International</a> Rwanda Country Director for #ACAt2025 #NextGenAgTech #ACATAfrica
ACAT Africa (@acat_africa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Mr. Obai Khalifa, Deputy Director of Agriculture Development at Gates Foundation is at the #ACAT2025: "My grandfather would say 'Go get in the fields.' No one understands anything until they are with farmers in the fields. #ACAT2025 #NextGenAgTech #ACATAfrica

Mr. Obai Khalifa, Deputy Director of Agriculture Development at <a href="/gatesfoundation/">Gates Foundation</a> is at the #ACAT2025:

"My grandfather would say 'Go get in the fields.'  No one understands anything until they are with farmers in the fields.
#ACAT2025 #NextGenAgTech #ACATAfrica
Uwera Desange (@gagauwera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“When it comes to agriculture, we see some of our work as projects, but for farmers, this is life. We need to contextualize our innovations to fit farmers' realities.” #ACAT2025 #NextGenAgTech #ACATAfrica

“When it comes to agriculture, we see some of our work as projects, but for farmers, this is life. We need to contextualize our innovations to fit farmers' realities.”

#ACAT2025 #NextGenAgTech #ACATAfrica
ACAT Africa (@acat_africa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"SUSTAINED investment in African agricultural transformation is imperative. " - H.E. Goodluck E. Jonathan on the need for governments to meet or exceed their commitments under CAADP, create innovative finance mechanisms, and encourage upcoming youth at the #ACAT2025 for #NextGenAgTech

"SUSTAINED investment in African agricultural transformation is imperative. "

- H.E. <a href="/GEJonathan/">Goodluck E. Jonathan</a> on the need for governments to meet or exceed their commitments under CAADP, create innovative finance mechanisms, and encourage upcoming youth at the #ACAT2025 for #NextGenAgTech
Office of the PM | Rwanda (@primaturerwanda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At the #ACAT2025, PM Dr. Ngirente urged Africans to integrate technology into agriculture by empowering young innovators, mitigating risks with insurance and climate-resilient seeds, and expanding digital farming tools to enhance food security and sustainable growth.

At the #ACAT2025, PM Dr. Ngirente urged Africans to integrate technology into agriculture by empowering young innovators, mitigating risks with insurance and climate-resilient seeds, and expanding digital farming tools to enhance food security and sustainable growth.
ACAT Africa (@acat_africa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

" It is not the seed in the field that feeds the nation. It is the seed in the soil that feeds Nations" - Dr Dr Canisius Kanangire, Executive Director, AATF Africa at the Ministerial high-level session for #ACAT2025 on #NextGenAgTech

" It is not the seed in the field that feeds the nation. It is the seed in the soil that feeds Nations"

- Dr <a href="/CanisiusKana/">Dr Canisius Kanangire</a>, Executive Director, <a href="/aatfafrica/">AATF Africa</a>  at the Ministerial high-level session for #ACAT2025 on #NextGenAgTech
Uwera Desange (@gagauwera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Let us remember that technology is not just about tools it is about people. It empowers farmers, regardless of their age, to make informed decisions and improve their livelihoods.” Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente Edouard #ACAT2025 #NextGenAgTech

“Let us remember that technology is not just about tools it is about people. It empowers farmers, regardless of their age, to make informed decisions and improve their livelihoods.” Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente Edouard

#ACAT2025 #NextGenAgTech
Cell Press (@cellpressnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New special issue from Current Biology: the incredible Fungal Kingdom! From microscopic yeasts to the massive "humongous fungus" explore fungi’s roles in evolution, ecology, and discovery. Dive in: hubs.ly/Q03rdl9J0

New special issue from Current Biology: the incredible Fungal Kingdom!
From microscopic yeasts to the massive "humongous fungus" explore fungi’s roles in evolution, ecology, and discovery.

Dive in: hubs.ly/Q03rdl9J0
Agronomist Marcous 🌾🥑🌽 (@habyarimanamarc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🗣️ “It is not the seed in the field that feeds the nation. It is the seed in the soil that feeds Nations.” – Dr. Dr Canisius Kanangire, Executive Director AATF Africa, during the Ministerial High-Level session at #ACAT2025 on #NextGenAgTech 🌱🌍 #Agriculture #YouthInAg #MarcousFarmLtd

🗣️ “It is not the seed in the field that feeds the nation. It is the seed in the soil that feeds Nations.”

– Dr. <a href="/CanisiusKana/">Dr Canisius Kanangire</a>, Executive Director <a href="/aatfafrica/">AATF Africa</a>, during the Ministerial High-Level session at #ACAT2025 on #NextGenAgTech 🌱🌍

#Agriculture #YouthInAg #MarcousFarmLtd
HORTICULTURE ART🇷🇼 (@farm_with_art) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today PM Dr. Edouard Ngirente officially launched the second edition of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies #ACAT2025 This major gathering unites policymakers, researchers, farmers, and innovators from across the continent to advance agriculture. ⤵️ #NextGenAgTech

Today PM Dr. <a href="/EdNgirente/">Edouard Ngirente</a> officially launched the second edition of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies #ACAT2025 

This major gathering unites policymakers, researchers, farmers, and innovators from across the continent to advance agriculture. ⤵️

#NextGenAgTech
Claudine Kamanzi (@kamanzi_claudin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hard work is not enough. We must empower young innovators with training, funding & resources to scale their smart farming solutions. #ACAT2025

Hard work is not enough. We must empower young innovators with training, funding &amp; resources to scale their smart farming solutions.
#ACAT2025
Claudine Kamanzi (@kamanzi_claudin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In case you missed Day 2 of #ACAT2025: From #farmers to #researchers, #innovators to #policymakers, everyone has a role to play in building a smarter, more sustainable agricultural system. #ACAT2025 #NextGenAgTech

ACAT Africa (@acat_africa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the Opening Remarks for #ACAT2025 Day 4, H.E Ambassador Amb.Prof Muhammadou M.O Kah says: "Ag Tech must serve EVERYONE - and I mean everyone! If it does not serve smallholders, we have not done our job, " - #NextGenAgTech solutions for African farmers at #ACAT2025

In the Opening Remarks for #ACAT2025 Day 4, H.E Ambassador <a href="/mkah/">Amb.Prof Muhammadou M.O Kah</a> says:  "Ag Tech must serve EVERYONE - and I mean everyone! If it does not serve smallholders, we have not done our job, " 
- #NextGenAgTech solutions for African farmers at #ACAT2025