APBA
CONFERENCE 2025

Theme : Winning the Race against Food Insecurity, Malnutrition, and Climate Change

October 6 - 8, 2025

Pre-Conference, October 4 - 5, 2025

Elephant Hill Resort, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Announcement

Dear Members,

We would like to sincerely thank you for the overwhelming interest in submitting manuscripts to the inaugural issue of the newly launched African Journal of Crop Improvement (AJCI).

The exceptional level of engagement has reinforced our commitment to launching a journal of the highest academic and scientific standard. To this end, we kindly ask for your patience over the next few days as we finalize an important strategic partnership that will further strengthen the journal’s foundation.

Our objective is to establish AJCI as a benchmark for quality and rigor, positioning it as a journal of choice for plant breeders and crop improvement scientists—not only across Africa, but globally.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and for being part of this exciting journey with us

OUR NEWSLETTER

Download our November 2024 newsletter

Professor Julia Sibiya
President, APBA
Dean and Head of School (Acting) of Agricultural

welcome message

President, APBA

I am pleased to welcome you to the official website of the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA).

We are a dedicated forum focused on providing innovative genetic solutions, building and strengthening capacities, and mobilising resources. Our goal is to promote the long-term strategic development of Africa’s agricultural sector through effective plant breeding programs, delivering tangible solutions to governments, seed companies, non-governmental organisations, and farmers.

We hope you can join us in this drive towards the transformation of our agrifood systems for a well-nourished and food-secure Africa. I encourage you to become a member of the APBA today.

You may choose from our three membership options to enjoy great benefits.