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Facilitating the Transition to Future-Ready Farm Systems

Our Mission:To lead the transition of African agriculture from traditional, inefficient systems to future-ready, productive, and profitable farm enterprises.

African farmer using modern technology in greenhouse

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Africa must produce at least 30% more food by 2050 to feed its population.

The great transition

The Future of Africa’s Agricultural Systems

Africa holds vast agricultural potential, yet food insecurity persists due to historically fragmented systems, underinvestment, and weak market coordination. Today, rising demand, climate pressures, and informality make it clear that the challenge is not just production, but building efficient, resilient, and market-aligned agricultural systems. The Future Farms Initiative was created to drive this shift - transitioning farms into technology-driven, energy-efficient, investment-ready, and market-oriented enterprises that improve productivity, profitability, and long-term sustainability.

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Active in 2026

Two open calls. One mission.

In 2026, we are centering women their voices, their farms, their futures. Both calls are open now. Don't miss your chance to participate.

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The People Behind the Initiative

Meet the Team

We believe Africa’s farms must be designed for the future, resilient, efficient, and productive. Our role is to enable the creation of farm systems that integrate technology, sustainability, and local context to enable farmers and agribusinesses to thrive in a changing climate.

Alice Ayuma

Founder & Executive Director

Alice Ayuma

Founder driving vision and partnerships, building scalable agribusiness solutions focused on empowering smallholder farmers across emerging markets.

Virgil Khayanga

Head of Technology and Digital Transformation

Virgil Khayanga

Technology leader delivering scalable digital platforms, to optimize agricultural operations and enhance decision-making processes.

Lydhia Kiswii

Head of Programs

Lydhia Kiswii

Programs lead designing impactful initiatives, managing partnerships and implementation frameworks that drive sustainable adoption among farming communities.

Our Network

Trusted Partners

Working alongside leading organisations who share our commitment to transforming agricultural systems across Africa.

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