Questioning the Green Revolution: Pulling Back the Veil on AGRA’s Policy Power

For over 15 years, AGRA has promised a productivity revolution for African farmers through its Green Revolution model: hybrid seeds, chemical fertilisers, and increased private sector involvement. But after billions in funding and years of field-level interventions, hunger remains high, soil fertility is declining, and the promised benefits have failed to materialise.

Now, a critical shift is underway. Following a damning 2022 evaluation of its impact, AGRA has pivoted away from working directly with farmers and is instead focusing its vast resources on influencing agricultural policy — not just nationally, but across the African continent.