YARA Conference 2017
About YARA
The aim of the Young African Researchers in Agriculture (YARA) network is to support young professionals in sharing information, concerns and working on the challenges they face in their career development. In doing this, the network helps address the critical shortage of rural development research capacity on African continent. Read More
Membership Application
The Young African Researchers in Agriculture (YARA) network brings together young and early career African researchers in agriculture from all over the Continent in a new peer network. Click here to apply
Latest Events
YARA Inaugural Conference
YARA Inaugural Conference, 6-8 February 2017, Cape Town, South Africa. Read More
GALA Dinner
The Inaugural YARA Conference Gala Dinner held at The One and Only Cape Town Hotel. Click here to view
News Highlights
Gender responsive land policies are key to household well-being & women empowerment in Africa
The role of women in agri-business and addressing food security in developing countries remains a critical issue on the international development agenda. Read More
YARA Conference at UWC
An international conference forging a strong collaboration among Young African academics for the Transformation of Rural Economies in Africa with the aim of discussing the future of African agriculture was held this month. Read More
Young African Researchers in Agriculture working to transform rural economies in Africa
Hosted by the UWC, the three-day conference brought together young and early career African masters and PhD level researchers in agriculture from all over the continent to share their research about options to transform African rural economies and livelihoods. Read More
