TAGDev 2.0 Launch at Walter Sisulu University Strengthens Agricultural Education and Extension Services in Africa
Farmers Magazine | 06.07.2026 17:49
The launch of the TAGDev 2.0 Compendium at the University of Walter Sisulu, kuGompo Campus, marked an important milestone in the ongoing transformation of agricultural education across Africa. The event brought together academics, development partners, extension practitioners and policy stakeholders to strengthen collaboration in building a more resilient and innovation-driven agricultural sector. TAGDev 2.0 is implemented through the Transforming Agricultural Universities in Africa initiative and is supported by RUFORUM and the Mastercard Foundation. It is being rolled out across 12 African universities with the goal of improving agricultural education, promoting youth engagement and advancing sustainable development. The programme reflects a growing commitment to aligning higher education with real-world agricultural challenges faced by communities across the continent.
