AFMA

The 13th  Africa Farm Management Association Conference November 19 – 23, 2023, International Convention Centre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa 

“Pathways to Commercialization, Lessons and insights for Climate Smart Agribusiness Development in Africa” 

The African Farm Management Association (AFMA) invites interested Farm Management and Agribusiness Professionals, Scientists, Industry Practitioners and Policy Makers to submit papers for the forthcoming Congress planned for the 19 - 23 November 2023, at the International Convention Centre (ICC), East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

The 3th AFMA Conference follows a successful 12th Conference held at the PANARI Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya on 21 -25 November 2021.

The Forum will provide a platform for Farm and Agribusiness Specialists and Other Stakeholders in the public and private sectors to exchange knowledge and experiences with a view to promoting Climate Smart Agribusiness Development in Africa. The congress announcements are available on the Association website and on the Congress website. 

The objectives of AFMA are to: 

1. Advance the knowledge and understanding of farm business management and to exchange ideas and information about farm management theory and practice throughout the continent of Africa and the world. 

2. Improve cooperation among stakeholders in Farm management with an interest in African issues at the regional and international levels. 

3. Promote capacity building, research, policy dialogue and interest of Farm Management in Africa. 

4. Contribute to the wider objective of agricultural productivity in an effort to reduce poverty, enhance food security and sustainable use of farm resources in Africa.

The Conference sub themes are as follows:

1. Agripreneurs coping mechanisms in the face of external shocks: Building resilience in farms and agribusinesses.

2. Innovations in urban farming in African green cities for food security.

3. The integration of women and youth into agribusiness

4. Emerging trends in agribusiness financing

5. Cross-cutting issues in farm management, agricultural extension, and communication.