AGRA Wins Global Food Prize Award, Recognised for Two Decades of Agricultural Impact Across Africa

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has been awarded the prestigious Norman E. Borlaug Medallion by the World Food Prize Foundation, in recognition of its two decades of work strengthening agricultural systems and improving livelihoods for millions of smallholder farmers across the continent.

The award was presented at the DialogueNEXT Africa – Born to Feed the Future event in Nairobi, Kenya, with Foundation President Mashal Husain emphasising that AGRA exemplifies African leadership in solving the continent's food security challenges. "Africa's future will be shaped by African leadership, African innovation, and African solutions," Husain said, noting that AGRA has worked alongside governments, researchers, businesses and development partners to expand opportunities for farming families.

Receiving the award, AGRA President Alice Ruhweza highlighted the collective effort behind the recognition, paying particular tribute to the millions of farmers the organisation serves—especially women farmers whose resilience sustains food systems across Africa. She referenced the founding vision of Nobel laureate Dr Norman E. Borlaug to "take it to Africa, take it to the farmer," stating this remains as urgent today as when AGRA was established.

The Borlaug Medallion honours individuals and institutions whose work advances food security through science-driven, farmer-centred agricultural development. AGRA's recognition coincides with the organisation's 20th anniversary, underscoring its commitment to supporting smallholder farmers, expanding market opportunities, and driving inclusive, market-led agricultural transformation across Africa.