Shaquille Pennaneach
REOI: Engagement of an Individual Consultant to Develop Key Learning Resources into Training Modules on Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (NUS) in Africa
Consulting Services: Engagement of an Individual Consultant to Develop key learning Resources into training modules on Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (NUS) in Africa Name of Project: Promoting Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species for improved nutrition and livelihoods in Africa Procurement Ref: FARA/FAO-NUS/IC/2026/01 Date: 26th March , 2026 The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in partnership with the
Can Africa Truly Produce Enough Rice to Feed Itself? Insights from the 10th CARD General Meeting in Madagascar
By Wole Fatunbi, PhD The 10th General Meeting of the Coalition for African Rice Development (CARD) is taking place from 9–12 March 2026 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, bringing together governments, research institutions, development partners, and private-sector actors committed to transforming Africa’s rice sector. At the opening of the meeting, Prof. Wole Fatunbi, Acting Director of Research and Innovation at the Forum
REOI: National Institution in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a National Partner in AUSO
Consulting Services: Engagement of a National Institution in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a National Partner in AUSO to Implement a Series of Activities in the DRC for the AUSO Project Name of Project: AUSO Activity Ref No: AUSO Project/ Subcontracting cost items/ DRI/2IPS/FAR0034R Procurement Ref: FARA/AUSO/CS/DRC/2026/01 Deadline Date: Monday, 16th March 2026 The Forum for Agricultural Research
FARA Launches a Guide on Quality Criteria for Food Systems Foresight in Africa
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) has officially launched the Quality Criteria for Food Systems Foresight in Africa, marking a significant milestone in strengthening anticipatory governance across the continent. The Guide was developed under FARA’s leadership in partnership with the Foresight4Food Initiative and the University of Oxford, with valued support from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Speaking at
Bridging Research and Adoption: FARA Expands Wheat Technology Uptake Across Africa
Adama & Lume, Oromia Region, Ethiopia — February 27, 2026 By Benjamin Abugri, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, Israel Fugah & Shaquille Pennaneach Following the successful TAAT Wheat Compact planning meeting, partners from across Africa convened in Adama, Ethiopia, from 25–27 February for an implementation-focused workshop aimed at translating research outputs into practical, farmer-ready guidance. Hosted by the Government of Ethiopia through the
FARA and ICARDA Convene Partners in Ethiopia to Accelerate Wheat Self-Sufficiency in Africa
Adama, Ethiopia, February 24, 2026 By Benjamin Abugri, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, Israel Fugah [1], Bishaw Zewdie & Muhammad Imtiaz [2] The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), working closely with the International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and national agricultural institutions, has finalised a two-day regional planning workshop to boost wheat production and productivity across Africa.
REOI: Consultancy Services for Conducting the Endline Survey of the CAADP-XP4 Project
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS) Consultancy Service Consultancy Services for Conducting the Endline Survey of the CAADP-XP4 Project Name of Projects: CAADP-XP4 Activity Ref No.: Procurement Ref: Duration: FARA/CAADP-XP4/A5.2.3 FARA/CAADP-XP4/CS/IC/2026/01 Three Months (April 2026 – June 2026) Issue Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 Submission Deadline: Thursday, 5th March 2026 The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Ex-Pillar 4 (CAADP-XP4)
Perspectives on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa: a Potent Pillar for Resilient Agriculture and Food System
By ‘Wole Fatunbi, PhD The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) is participating in the FAO-led Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (ACSAM) at the Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, from 3 to 6 February 2026. The conference reawakened a deep reflection on the pathway to Africa’s mechanization through supportive policies and the
Making Knowledge Work: KM4AgD Community of Practice Launches 2026 with Practical Insights on KM–MEL Pathways
By Benjamin Abugri & Shaquille Allan Pennaneach The KM4AgD Community of Practice (CoP) officially kicked off its 2026 webinar series with a highly engaging virtual session focused on strengthening the link between Knowledge Management (KM) and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for evidence-driven agricultural development. The webinar, held on 29 January 2026, brought together KM practitioners, M&E specialists, researchers, policymakers,
FARA congratulates Dr Patrick Ketiem on his appointment as Substantive Director General of KALRO
Accra, Ghana | January 2026 The Executive Director, Dr Aggrey Agumya and Management of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) congratulate Dr. Patrick Ketiem on his appointment as the Director General of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), effective from 19th January 2026. KALRO serves as FARA’s national partner and point of entry in Kenya, playing
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