Core Values

African Farmers Talk (AFT) is committed to the following core values

Empowerment

AFT believes that farmers are the experts in their own lives and that they have the power to solve the challenges they face. AFT works to empower farmers by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to succeed.

Collaboration

AFT believes that by working together, farmers, policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders can achieve more than they could on their own. AFT fosters collaboration by building partnerships and networks and providing opportunities for stakeholders to share knowledge and ideas.

Innovation

AFT believes that innovation is essential to addressing the challenges facing African agriculture. AFT supports and promotes innovative solutions that can help farmers to improve their productivity, incomes, and resilience.

Sustainability

AFT believes that it is essential to build solutions that will last for future generations. AFT promotes sustainable agriculture practices that protect the environment and natural resources.

Equity

AFT believes that everyone has the right to access food and to participate in the agricultural sector. AFT works to promote equitable policies and programs that support all farmers, regardless of their gender, age, or location.