Press Release

14
Dec

FARA’s Former Chairperson, Dr Ephraim Mukisira passes on

The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) deeply mourns the passing of Dr. Ephraim Mukisira Amiani, a distinguished leader, visionary, and former Chairperson of FARA (2016-2018). Dr. Mukisira’s invaluable contributions to advancing agricultural research and development in Kenya and across the continent will forever be remembered. His tireless dedication to fostering innovation, collaboration, and capacity building in agricultural research

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21
Nov

Engaging Research and Innovation to Build Digital and Climate-Resilient Agri-Food Systems

By: Irene Annor-Frempong,  Aggrey Agumya & Benjamin Abugri The African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Research and Innovation Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) is making significant strides in building digital and climate-resilient agri-food systems. This initiative, under CAADP’s (Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme) Sub-theme 3, emphasizes the need for research and innovation to foster sustainable agriculture and

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13
Nov

The China-Africa Agricultural Research and Development Cooperation Receives a Boost with the launch of CAASTIA

By Wole Fatunbi The President of China, Xi Jinping, once said, “If the world enjoys reasonable development, then the two big populations in the world must experience development.” This is true for China, which has succeeded in reducing poverty to the barest minimum, and ensuring industrial and infrastructural development over the last 40 years. Africa, on the other hand, seems

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6
Nov

Lisbon Hosts Inaugural Tropical Summit Parallel Session on Agroecological Transitions

Lisbon, November 5, 2024  The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in partnership with CORAF, CCARDESA, RUFORUM, JRC-ISPRA, AE-TPP, and IFAD, co-organized a pivotal session on “Catalyzing Agroecological Transitions in the Tropics in the Context of Climate Change” at the maiden Tropical Summit. This event brought together leading voices in agroecology, including the FARA Board Chair, Ms. Bongiwe Njobe,

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1
Nov

AU Appoints FARA to Lead Soil Health and Fertilizer Initiative for Africa’s Transformation

Harare, Zimbabwe, October 31st, 2024 The African Union Commission, under the dynamic leadership of H.E. Ambassador Josefa Sacko, has appointed the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) as the official Secretariat for the Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) and the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan (AFSH-AP). This landmark appointment, announced at the high-level 20th CAADP Partnership Platform

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11
Oct

Tête-à-Tête Between CAAPs Coordinator and AfCFTA Champion at Biashara 2024 in Kigali

Kigali, Rwanda, October 2024 On the sidelines of the Biashara Afrika 2024 Forum, Mr. Anselme Vodounhessi, Coordinator of the Common African Agro-Parks #CAAPs Programme, held a high-level discussion with His Excellency Mahamadou Issoufou, Champion of the AfCFTA, on the development of #CAAPs zones in Africa within the AfCFTA framework. During the meeting, His Excellency Issoufou underscored the significance of the

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23
Sep

DeSIRA CONNECT Days in Accra, Ghana

Accra, Ghana | September 24-26, 2024 We are pleased to invite you to the DeSIRA CONNECT Days Western Africa, Central Africa & Madagascar, which will occur from September 24 to 26, 2024, at the ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Accra. This event is organised by the European Commission through the DeSIRALIFT initiative and the Forum for Agricultural Research in

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4
Sep

Gabon introduces five new rice varieties to boost local production, reduce imports

GABON –   The Gabonese National Program for Selection and Varietal Improvement-Seed Production (PNSAV-PS) has successfully developed five new rice varieties tailored to Gabon’s unique soil conditions promising to enhance food security and reduce the economic burden of rice imports. This milestone was achieved through a collaborative effort with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), AfricaRice, and Kafaci, a South Korean

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4
Sep

Ethiopian Industrial parks ordered to begin transition into Special Economic Zones

By Ashenafi Endale, August 31, 2024 The management teams of the country’s industrial parks have been given short notice to transition into Special Economic Zones following the federal government’s policy change. Officials at the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) revealed details of the transition plans during a recent round of discussions with foreign investors operating in the flagship Hawassa Industrial Park

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6
Aug

Post #SPAC2024 Appreciation

The Science and Partnerships for Agriculture Conference (SPAC) is a platform that brings together Africa’s food and agriculture research and innovation stakeholders for lesson sharing, networking, and the identification of solutions and practical actions needed to enhance research’s development impact. The second edition of SPAC (SPAC2024) was held in Kigali, Rwanda, from July 29 to 31, 2024. It was organised

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