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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
Nigeria Steps Up Preparations for AASW9 and 10th FARA General Assembly as Abuja Mission Secures High-Level Backing
By Benjamin Abugri (FARA), Yusuf Nuhu (ARCN) & Shaquille Pennaneach (FARA) With the Presidency endorsing Nigeria’s hosting of the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW9) and the 10th FARA General Assembly, a first joint mission to Abuja has reaffirmed government commitment, kick-started local preparations, opened new partnership pathways, and set the stage for a high-profile continental gathering on agrifood systems
Call for Agroecology Research Grant Proposals
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in partnership with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), invites qualified researchers, students, academic staff, NGOs, farmer organizations, and research institutes to submit proposals for applied, policy‑relevant agroecology research. This call forms part of the NDICI AFRICA/2023/447‑700 programme, which aims to strengthen science–policy interfaces, promote evidence-based advocacy, and advance the integration
Can Africa Truly Produce Enough Rice to Feed Itself? Insights from the 10th CARD General Meeting in Madagascar
By Wole Fatunbi, PhD The 10th General Meeting of the Coalition for African Rice Development (CARD) is taking place from 9–12 March 2026 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, bringing together governments, research institutions, development partners, and private-sector actors committed to transforming Africa’s rice sector. At the opening of the meeting, Prof. Wole Fatunbi, Acting Director of Research and Innovation at the Forum
FARA Launches a Guide on Quality Criteria for Food Systems Foresight in Africa
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) has officially launched the Quality Criteria for Food Systems Foresight in Africa, marking a significant milestone in strengthening anticipatory governance across the continent. The Guide was developed under FARA’s leadership in partnership with the Foresight4Food Initiative and the University of Oxford, with valued support from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Speaking at
Bridging Research and Adoption: FARA Expands Wheat Technology Uptake Across Africa
Adama & Lume, Oromia Region, Ethiopia — February 27, 2026 By Benjamin Abugri, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, Israel Fugah & Shaquille Pennaneach Following the successful TAAT Wheat Compact planning meeting, partners from across Africa convened in Adama, Ethiopia, from 25–27 February for an implementation-focused workshop aimed at translating research outputs into practical, farmer-ready guidance. Hosted by the Government of Ethiopia through the
FARA and ICARDA Convene Partners in Ethiopia to Accelerate Wheat Self-Sufficiency in Africa
Adama, Ethiopia, February 24, 2026 By Benjamin Abugri, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, Israel Fugah [1], Bishaw Zewdie & Muhammad Imtiaz [2] The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), working closely with the International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and national agricultural institutions, has finalised a two-day regional planning workshop to boost wheat production and productivity across Africa.
REOI: Consultancy Services for Conducting the Endline Survey of the CAADP-XP4 Project
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS) Consultancy Service Consultancy Services for Conducting the Endline Survey of the CAADP-XP4 Project Name of Projects: CAADP-XP4 Activity Ref No.: Procurement Ref: Duration: FARA/CAADP-XP4/A5.2.3 FARA/CAADP-XP4/CS/IC/2026/01 Three Months (April 2026 – June 2026) Issue Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 Submission Deadline: Thursday, 5th March 2026 The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Ex-Pillar 4 (CAADP-XP4)
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