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8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit Opens in Accra, Ghana
30 September – 3 October 2025 | Alisa Hotel, Accra, Ghana by Benjamin Abugri & Shaquille Pennaneach The 8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit (SPS8) has officially commenced in Accra, Ghana, marking the first time this prestigious global event is being hosted on the African continent. Convened by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Ghana, the Forum for Agricultural
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
Africa Launches the Groundbreaking Soil Information System
On 19th May 2025, at the Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, stakeholders, led by the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Blue Economy (DARBE) of the African Union Commission, launched the African Soil Information System (AfSIS). The launch marks a significant milestone in managing the continent’s most valuable production asset: African soils. For years, various efforts have been made to
Strengthening Collaboration on Soil Carbon: A Global Dialogue for Africa’s Sustainable Future
By Benjamin Abugri, Richard Kombat and Shaquille Pennaneach February 20, 2025 – The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in collaboration with the ORCaSa project and OCP Africa, successfully hosted a webinar on “Strengthening Collaboration on Soil Carbon: Roles and Opportunities for the Africa Chapter of the International Research Consortium (IRC-SC).” The event attracted about 200 participants from across
Engaging the Private Sector: Key to Realizing Africa’s Soil and Fertilizer Ambitions
Kampala, Uganda – January 10, 2025: During a high-profile side event organized by AUDA-NEPAD and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) at the extraordinary presidential summit for CAADP-3.0, experts underscored the critical role of the private sector in achieving the aspirations of the Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) and the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan (AFSH-AP).
Validating the Framework for Establishing the Southern Africa Regional Hub to implement SIA and AFSH-AP.
By Prof. ‘Wole Fatunbi (Ag. DRI, FARA) Developing the Regional Hub to coordinate regional actions for the Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) and the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan (AFSH-AP) is a key component of the structure to implement the AFSH Summit outcomes. The overall implementation structure (Figure 1) was approved for use over a series of exchanges
‘Elevate Africa’s voice regarding soil health’
Wolé Fatunbi, from the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), represents the Soil Carbon International Research Consortium (IRC) regional ambassador for the African continent. Soil health is a real challenge for food security in Africa and for tackling climate change. How does Africa’s soil compare to the global context? Africa’s soil is both unique and fragile, distinguished by its
Soil Savvy: Stakeholders Set Roadmap For Innovative Information Management System
By Raji Adebayo, Oct 10, 2024 An expert in the field of agriculture, Dr. Wole Fatunbi, has identified low household income, poor social capital, low educational level and Nigeria gross domestic product (GDP) as the factors responsible for food insecurity affecting Nigeria while also stating that the Federal government is not sincere with the allocation of the countries budget for agriculture.
Delivering the Promises of Climate Smart Agriculture Requires “Smart” Partnerships Beyond Lip Service.
By “Wole Fatunbi” The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa participated actively in the discussion organized by the AICCRA project through the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), at The Urban Hotel, Lusaka Zambia between 19th -21st August 2024. The discussion engaged more than 30 intellectuals representing key continental and regional organizations and
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