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Venue Changed for the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week and 10th FARA General Assembly
Accra, Ghana | July 2026 The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in collaboration with the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its partners, wishes to inform all registered participants, partners, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, media representatives and the general public of an important change of venue for the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW9) and the 10th
CIRAWA Agroecology Conference reinforces commitment to Sustainable Food Systems and Nature-Based Solutions in Africa
by Shaquille Pennaneach & Benjamin Abugri Accra, Ghana | 1–3 July 2026 The CIRAWA Agroecology Conference 2026 concluded in Accra with a renewed call for stronger partnerships, evidence-based policies, and greater investment in agroecology and nature-based solutions as pathways to transforming Africa’s food systems. Held under the theme “Agroecology and Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems in Africa,” the conference
Scaling the Pitch for Africa’s Forgotten Foods: My Journey to 1st Place in Accra
Who I Am: An Early Career Scientist with a Mission I am Dr. Ethelyn Echep Forchibe, an early career scientist, Entomologist, researcher and educator who leverages advanced training from diverse international institutions to drive agricultural innovation across Africa. My work is deeply rooted in integrated crop protection, sustainable pest management, and biodiversity conservation. I am equally passionate about empowering and
Stakeholders chart new course to unlock potential of ‘Opportunity Crops’ for food security
By Kingsley Adusei Amakye A three-day conference jointly organized by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has concluded with a renewed commitment to unlock the potential of Africa’s opportunity crops through stronger policies, research, investment and regional collaboration. The high-level consultation brought together policymakers, researchers, development partners, private-sector representatives, civil society organizations,
FAO urges crop diversification as Africa’s food demand set to rise 50% by 2050
by Kabah Atawoge The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has urged African countries to intensify efforts to diversify its crops and adopt sustainable agricultural production systems in order to meet a projected 50 percent increase in food demand by 2050. Speaking at the opening of a three-day ‘Regional Consultation on Opportunity Crops in Africa’ in Accra, Dr Chikelu Mba, Deputy
Africa urged to mainstream opportunity crops to boost food security, climate resilience
By Juliet ETEFE African governments, research institutions and development partners have been urged to accelerate efforts to mainstream opportunity crops into food systems as part of broader strategies to improve food security and strengthen climate resilience. The call was made at the opening of the Regional Consultation on Opportunity Crops in Africa, jointly organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation
FAO and FARA Convene a Regional Consultation to Accelerate the Integration of Opportunity Crops into Africa’s Food Systems
Accra, Ghana, 9 June 2026 The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), today opens the Regional Consultation on Opportunity Crops in Africa, a three-day conference taking place from 9–11 June 2026 in Accra, Ghana. The consultation brings together policymakers, researchers, development partners, private-sector actors, civil society,
AUSO and SOILS4MED partner to advance soil health across Africa and the Mediterranean
18 May 2026 Two international soil health initiatives, the Africa Union Soil Observatory (AUSO) and the Mediterranean Soil Health initiative (SOILS4MED), have signed a letter of agreement to advance knowledge exchange on soil health indicators and soil information systems in support of food security and sustainable land management. AUSO is focused on building a comprehensive soil observatory for Africa, and
Feeding 2.5 Billion Africans by 2050: FARA Calls for Anticipatory Governance in Food Systems Transformation
As Africa confronts the challenge of feeding a projected population of nearly 2.5 billion people by 2050, the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) has called for a shift from reactive food systems management toward anticipatory governance systems capable of helping institutions prepare for long-term risks, uncertainties, and structural transformation. Speaking during the High-Level Roundtable on Science, Innovation, and
FARA and AICS Explore Partnerships for Agrobiodiversity and Opportunity Crops in Africa
written by ‘Wole Fatunbi The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) hosted a partnership brokerage discussion with the team from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Accra Office, on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, to explore strategic collaboration for advancing agricultural transformation in Africa. Welcoming the delegation, FARA’s Executive Director, Dr. Aggrey Agumya, reflected on the longstanding cooperation between
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