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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
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Cluster Leader – Knowledge Management, Digitalization, Communication and Learning
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title: Cluster Leader – Knowledge Management, Digitalization, Communication and Learning Organization: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) Cluster: Knowledge Management, Digitalization, Communication and Learning Duty Station: Accra, Ghana Procurement Ref: FARA/Adv./KMCL/2026/01 Submission Date: 30th July, 2026 The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) is the continental apex organization for agricultural research and innovation in Africa
FARA, EU-JRC and RUFORUM Strengthen African Agroecology Research through Earth Observation Training
As Africa accelerates the transition toward resilient and sustainable food systems, the ability to generate reliable, evidence-based data is becoming increasingly important. To support this transformation, the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre (EU-JRC) and RUFORUM, is convening a two-day Training on Earth Observation for Agroecology from 29–30 June 2026
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
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
FARA and Farrelly & Mitchell join forces to fast-track Common African Agro-Parks across Africa
Accra, Ghana – 16 January 2026 The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and Farrelly & Mitchell today held a high-level strategic meeting at the FARA Headquarters in Accra, Ghana, to advance discussions on a forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at jointly mobilising resources to technically advance projects that address high-priority challenges and opportunities with a special focus
Dr Namukolo Covic leads CGIAR’s Liaison Office for Africa
The CGIAR is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Namukolo Covic as Head of the CGIAR Liaison Office for Africa, effective 1 January 2026. In this strategic role, Dr Covic will support the CGIAR Continental Champion for Africa — a rotational role currently held by Dr Simeon Ehui, Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) —
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
Phosphorus summit will address threats to food and water security in Africa
10.09.2025 A major international summit, held for the first time in Africa, will bring together scientists, policymakers and industry leaders from across the world to address the urgent need for sustainable phosphorus management. The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is partnering with Lancaster University, Rothamsted Research, The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Ghana and the Forum
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