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INTERFACES Closing Workshop Charts Pathways for Scaling Participatory Learning and Sustainable Land Management in Africa
Stakeholders validate three years of project learning, assess the prospects for fertiliser microdosing and commit to sustaining the Ghana Participatory Learning Platform By Benjamin Abugri – FARA, David Anafo – WASCAL, Peter Asare-Nuamah – ZEF-Bonn & Daniel Anyorigya (Media Consultant) Tamale, Ghana | 15 July 2026: Stakeholders have concluded a two-day validation and exit workshop for the INTERFACES project in
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
COINS Workshop in Tamale Strengthens Community Learning and Stakeholder Engagement on Sustainable Land Management
by Benjamin Abugri & Charles Sanou 9 July 2026, Tamale, Ghana The COINS project is holding a three-day engagement in Tamale, Ghana, bringing together farmers, researchers, extension actors, local authorities, members of the Participatory Learning Platform, and other stakeholders to reflect on project results and strengthen pathways for sustainable land management in smallholder farming systems. The workshop is taking place
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
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
DecLaRe Dissemination Workshop Opens in Tamale to Validate Research Findings and Strengthen Sustainable Land Management Decision-Making
By Benjamin Abugri – FARA & Kisito Gandji – WASCAL Tamale, Ghana | 7 July 2026 — Policymakers, researchers, practitioners, civil society actors, agricultural extension officers, farmers, and members of the Ghana Participatory Learning Platform are meeting today at the University for Development Studies Guest House Conference Room in Tamale for the DecLaRe final dissemination workshop. The workshop forms part
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
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
Ghana’s National Research Fund: A Bold Investment in Knowledge, Innovation and Africa’s Future
By Benjamin Abugri Accra, Ghana, 16 June 2026 Ghana has taken a bold and potentially transformative step towards building a knowledge-driven economy, with the official launch of the Ghana National Research Fund at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. I had the privilege of representing the Executive Director of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Dr Aggrey Agumya, at
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,
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