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Africa’s Food Systems Take Centre Stage as AUC Convenes Regional Actors to Strengthen Research, Education, Extension and Development
By Bridget Kakuwa & Benjamin Abugri Continental and regional research, education, and extension organisations, development partners, policymakers, and agricultural stakeholders from across Africa convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a high-level Multistakeholder Workshop on Strengthening Research, Education, Extension,and Development (R-E-D) from 21 to 23 December 2025. The meeting was anchored in the World Bank–funded Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP) and convened
AUC urges Sub-Regional Organizations to Align to Food System Resilience Program and the Broader CAADP Agenda
By Grace Musimami & Collin Chemutai African Agriculture subregional organisations have been urged to fast-track the alignment of their strategies to the broader CAADP agenda and the food system resilience program. in a statement read for the Commissioner of the African Union Commission (AUC), Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), His Excellency Moses Vilakati at
REOI: Consultant to facilitate writeshop on harmonization of IP training manuals, develop knowledge products and support the uploading of TAAT knowledge products on e-library
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA) TECHNOLOGIES FOR AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (TAAT) PHASE II CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH (CDTO) COMPACT FORUM FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN AFRICA (FARA) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES SECTOR: Agriculture CONSULTANCY SERVICES: To facilitate writeshop on harmonization of IP training manuals, develop knowledge products and support the uploading of TAAT knowledge products on
REOI: Consultant to consolidate country success stories and packaging of gender-sensitive info-packs and audio-visual materials for TAAT II Agricultural Innovation Platforms
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA) TECHNOLOGIES FOR AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (TAAT) PHASE II CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH (CDTO) COMPACT FORUM FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN AFRICA (FARA) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES SECTOR: Agriculture CONSULTANCY SERVICES: To consolidate country success stories and packaging of gender-sensitive info-packs and audio-visual materials for TAAT II Agricultural Innovation Platforms. Grant No.:
AUC Commissioner Calls for the Mainstreaming of Foresight in Africa’s Food Systems and Policy Frameworks
Nairobi, Kenya – 10 December 2025 By Bridget Kakuwa, Benjamin Abugri & Molalet Tsedeke Africa has taken a decisive step toward strengthening the resilience and long-term sustainability of its agrifood systems with the official opening of the Africa Continental Foresight Consultations for Resilient Agrifood Systems in Nairobi. The high-level consultations convened policymakers, researchers, development partners, and practitioners from across the
African Union Launches Continental Foresight Consultations to Shape the Future of Agrifood Systems
By Benjamin Abugri & Bridget Kakuwa The Africa Continental Foresight Consultations for Resilient Agrifood Systems opened today in Nairobi with an atmosphere of optimism, urgency, and shared responsibility. Convened by the African Union Commission (AUC-DARBE) in partnership with FARA, CGIAR/ILRI, AUDA-NEPAD, and a wide network of foresight partners across Africa and the United Kingdom, the workshop marks the beginning of
World Soil Day 2025 – Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities: The Change Starts from You
By ‘Wole Fatunbi PhD Ag. Director of Research and Innovation, FARA “The world is nothing but change; our life is only perception.” — Marcus Aurelius This timeless wisdom is fitting for World Soil Day 2025, celebrated under the theme “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.” As Africa’s cities expand and evolve, it becomes increasingly clear that their sustainability depends on an
Shaping Africa’s Agrifood Future through Strategic Foresight
By Abdulrazak Ibrahim Africa’s agrifood systems are facing unprecedented complexity. From climate change and escalating nutrition challenges to supply-chain disruptions and demographic growth, the continent’s food systems are increasingly vulnerable. These intersecting pressures hinder our ability to achieve the ambitions of the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP), the African Union Agenda 2063, and the Sustainable Development Goals. At FARA,
How do we measure Soil health in Africa? Imperative for the implementation of the Soil Initiative for Africa
By Wole Fatunbi Another bold step was taken in translating the vision of the Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) and the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan (AFSH-AP) into measurable Action and Impact. A two-day expert group meeting was held at the International Convention Center, Kigali, Rwanda, to discuss and agree on the definition of Soil health in Africa
Brokering Partnerships with USA Land Grant Universities: a step to leverage advanced Science for implementing the Soil Initiative for Africa and AFSH-AP.
By ‘Wole Fatunbi Between October 13th to 15th 2025, the Africa Agricultural Research Innovation and Education Institutions (AARIEI), led by FARA, organized an engagement meeting with land-grant Universities in the USA to broker a partnership to support the implementation of the Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA). The three-day workshop was held at the Agronomy complex of the Kansas State University, Manhattan,
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