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Strengthening Africa’s Soil Information Systems: FARA and ISRIC Train First Cohort of Experts in Accra
Laying the Foundations: Africa’s First Cohort of Soil Information Experts Trained in Accra The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and ISRIC – World Soil Information are collaborating to strengthen Africa’s agricultural transformation by addressing a critical but often overlooked factor: soil health and information management. Both institutions are key partners under the African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Partnership for
Fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in digital agriculture
Written by Tezira Lore, Communication Officer, ILRI Stronger institutional partnerships and knowledge co-creation will accelerate the digital agricultural revolution towards global food security, according to speakers at a side event on digital agriculture during the inaugural CGIAR Science Week that took place in Nairobi, Kenya from 7–11 April 2025. Digital agriculture is the use of digital tools to collect, analyze, and share
Strengthening Africa’s Seed Systems: AU Calls for Harmonisation and South–South Cooperation at CGIAR Science Week
By: Benjamin Abugri, Knowledge Management Specialist, FARA Nairobi, 11 April 2025 – At the recently concluded CGIAR Science Week side event titled “Breeding for Tomorrow: Inclusive Delivery,” Ms Beatrice Egulu from the African Union Commission (AUC) delivered a compelling address, advocating for deeper continental integration and innovation in seed systems to ensure equitable access and regional impact. The high-level panel
A New Era of Collaboration: African Agricultural Institutions Sign AARIEI Instrument to Accelerate the Continent’s Agricultural Transformation
written by Benjamin Abugri In a landmark commitment to continental agricultural progress, leading African institutions have signed the African Agricultural Research Innovation and Education Institutions (AARIEI) Partnership Engagement Framework (APEF). This instrument formalises and deepens collaboration between FARA, AFAAS, RUFORUM, CORAF, CCARDESA and ASARECA in partnership with One CGIAR, and sets the stage for a unified approach to scaling agricultural
AIRTEA Projects Close-Out and Capitalization Meeting Held in Rwanda
Ruhengeri, Musanze, March 24-28, 2025 – The Strengthening Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Ecosystem for Inclusive Rural Transformation and Livelihoods in Eastern Africa #AIRTEA project, a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening agricultural knowledge and innovation ecosystems in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, held its official close-out and capitalization meeting in Rwanda. This event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from academic and
FARA and Partners to Launch AARIEI Space Repository at CGIAR Science Week Side Event
Nairobi, Kenya — April 9, 2025 | 14:30 – 16:00 EAT | CR6, CGIAR Science Week Venue The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the African Agricultural Research, Innovation and Education Institutions (AARIEI), including ASARECA, CCARDESA, CORAF and AFAAS, with technical support from CGIAR-ILRI are pleased to announce the official launch of the Africa Agriculture Space (AARIEI Space)
Stakeholders call for more integration of agroecology into the CAADP Framework to Advance Food System Transformation Agenda
Apr 02, 2025 Bridget Kakuwa-Kasongamulilo & Benjamin Abugri Nairobi, Kenya – March 2025 Eastern Africa recently hosted a landmark event that brought renewed energy and direction to the region’s agricultural transformation through agroecology. The 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference 2025 (EAAC25) was held from 25th to 28th March 2025 at the Argyle Grand Hotel, directly opposite Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in
Eastern Africa Unites for Agroecological Transformation: Over 800 Delegates Chart Bold Path for a Greener Future
By: Benjamin Abugri & Bridget Kakuwa Nairobi, Kenya – March 28, 2025 The Second Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference (EAAC25) concluded in Nairobi with resounding momentum, signaling a continental shift toward more sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient food systems. Held under the theme “Strengthening Resilience and Sustainability of Agri-Food Systems in Eastern Africa Through Agroecology,” the three-day event drew over 800 participants
FARA Pays Courtesy Visit to AU’s New Commissioner for Agriculture to Align on Strategic Priorities
Addis Ababa, 25 March 2025 — The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Moses Vilakati, the newly appointed Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) at the African Union Commission (AUC), on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025. The FARA delegation was led by Dr. Aggrey Agumya, Executive Director, accompanied by
Strengthening Africa’s Agricultural Transformation: Reflections from the 5th Biennial Review Training of Trainers in Nairobi
March 5–7, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya Mr. Benjamin Abugri, Cluster Lead Specialist for Knowledge Management, Digitalization, and Learning at FARA, joined experts from across the continent for a pivotal Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop organized by the African Union Commission (AUC) and AUDA-NEPAD. The three-day event, held from March 5 to 7, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, marked a major step
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