Network of Organic Agriculture Researchers in Africa
The Network of Organic Agriculture Researchers in Africa (NOARA) was established to unite and coordinate African organic and ecological agriculture scientific and technical researchers within and outside Africa. The network is an African initiative.
NOARA is a network independently established by African organic researchers that met at Modena, Italy, in 2005 but was later launched in 2009, during the 1st African Organic Conference in Kampala. During the 2nd African Organic Conference (2nd AOC) held in Lusaka, Zambia, in May 2012, a side event brought together participants from almost all regions of Africa and Europe to discuss how to develop organic agriculture research agenda. Research was underscored as a critical component of any initiative designed to promote ecologically sustainable development of agriculture in Africa.
The 4th AOC in 2018 General Assembly at Saly, Senegal, recommended AfrONet to revive NOARA and probably re-organize the Network for effectiveness in its expected roles. A Coordinator was therefore appointed in March 2019 to build NOARA and ensure proper functionality of the Network.
Membership
Membership is open to all interested agricultural researchers, farmers, marketers, agro-processors, policy makers, postgraduate students, cooperate organizations, consumers and willing individuals.
Type of membership | Registration Fee (USD) | Annual Dues (USD) |
Africans | 20 | 40 |
Non Africans | 20 | 40 |
Our Model Approach

Research
Individual researchers, group of researchers, or member organizations embark on research(es) their areas of interest(s) in ecological organic agriculture.

Reporting
Report of research findings in the form of articles is submitted for onward review by fellow researchers and faculties.

Peer Review
Report of research is reviewed by fellow organic agriculture researchers for validation or otherwise.

Publishing
Validated report is published in the African Journal of Organic Agriculture and Ecology; a biennial publication and the information is disseminated for onward application by researchers and practitioners alike.
Committed to a healthy, Safe, Secured, and Susutainable Africa
We are a a network of Organic farmers, agricultural organizations/firms, association, researchers, agro-processors, marketers, consumers, network or company/individual of good and ethical standing, in the organic agriculture sector, with operations in Africa