African Association of Precision Agriculture
African Association for Precision Agriculture
The African Association for Precision Agriculture (AAPA) was founded in 2020 by the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI).
The enthusiasm and willingness of various stakeholders to work together to develop and scale precision agriculture (PA) strategies to reduce yield gaps and tackle food security challenges growing rapidly in African countries. The AAPA was established to support this growing interest by organizing and contributing to the promotion of PA in Africa and by engaging the global PA community through scientific, informative, extension, and training activities.
The AAPA provides opportunities for members to engage in research, extension, education, and training activities for the purpose of promoting the advancement and dissemination of PA tailored to the needs and aspirations of the African people and the furtherance of international collaborations. The AAPA also promotes leadership skills development, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers toward creating the enabling environment needed to advance the knowledge of the science and practice of PA in Africa.
The AAPA:
- Publishes a quarterly newsletter
- Leads a professional community within the International Society of Precision Agriculture (ISPA)
- Organizes workshops and symposiums at the African Conference on Precision Agriculture (AfCPA) and the International Conference on Precision Agriculture (ICPA)
- Organizes and hosts webinars on various topics in precision agriculture
AAPA Elections
AAPA elections for President-elect and Regional Representatives from North, West/Central, and East/Southern Africa will be held during the AfCPA this year.
President-elect
North Africa Representative
West/Central Africa Representative
East/Southern Africa Representative