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Optimizing the China-Africa Cooperation on Agricultural Science and Innovation
wirtten by ‘Wole Fatunbi (Ph.D) A conference of about 100 high-level scientists and leaders of thought in Africa and China was held between the 12th and 13th of June 2024 at the Hilton Hotel Conference Room in Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, China. The two-day conference organized by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the FAO South-South
Mkandawire, Opara receive African Agriculture Research Awards
Malawi’s Richard Mkandawire and Nigeria’s Umezuruike Linus Opara have been awarded with the inaugural Research and Innovation Competence in Agriculture Awards. The two were awarded for their notable contributions to the research development and capacity building of Africa’s agriculture and food systems. The awards were given by the Forum for Agriculture Research in Africa (FARA) and the African Export Import
Afreximbank and FARA Announce Inaugural AFRICA Awards Winners at the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2024) and the 3rd AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2024)
12 June 2024 Nassau, Bahamas African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) are pleased to announce winners of the inaugural Afreximbank-FARA Research, Innovation and Competence in Agriculture (AFRICA) Awards. These prestigious awards honour individuals, groups, or established organisations that have made outstanding contributions towards improving food and nutritional security, income generation, resilience and natural
CLIMATE Agro-industrial regional hubs to address Africa’s $50 billion food import – Janet Edeme
written by Daniel Abugre Anyorigya The Head of Rural Development Division (ARBE) and Chair of the CAAP-TWG (AUC), Dr. Janet Edeme, has reiterated that establishing regional agro-industrial hubs will reduce Africa’s $50 billion yearly food imports. This will also enhance agricultural productivity and stimulate economic growth among African countries, as this aligns with the “broader vision of the African Union to
Cultivating Hope: Uniting for Agricultural Transformation in South Sudan
By: Abdulrazak Ibrahim (PhD), TAAT-CDTO Coordinator, FARA May 10, 2024: Juba, South Sudan: In the vibrant city of Juba, at the Landmark Hotel, an auspicious gathering unfolded—a Three-Day Training of Trainers Workshop aimed at catalysing sorghum production through establishing Innovation Platforms (IPs), a multi-stakeholder approach to scaling agricultural technologies across South Sudan. This pivotal event, from May 7 to
Consultancy Services to facilitate Country Foresight Exercise (CFE) in Kenya, Madagascar and Nigeria
Consulting Services: Consultancy Services to facilitate Country Foresight Exercise (CFE) in Kenya, Madagascar and Nigeria Name of Project: FARA/FAO/CFE Activity Ref No: FARA/FAO/CFE/ICF/2024/01 Procurement Ref: FARA/FAO/CFE/CS/IC/2024/01 Issue Date: Thursday, May 09, 2024 Submission Deadline: Thursday, May 23, 2024 The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), through its Institutional Capacity & Future Scenarios (ICF) Cluster, contributes to the
Addressing declining Soil Fertility in Africa amid population surge
written by DANIEL ESSIET fThe challenges posed by declining soil fertility present substantial issues for many African countries, including Nigeria, especially in the light of the continent’s anticipated population growth. With an estimated 2.5 billion people expected to inhabit Africa by 2050, there will be a substantial increase in food consumption, placing further strain on the continent’s already burdened agricultural
THEORY OF CHANGE AND SOCIAL LEARNING IN THE FACE OF SLM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PARAKOU: “Interfaces” brought together different agricultural stakeholders and breeding systems in workshops
2nd May, 2024 by Malik SOULEMANE Without land, agriculture is not possible. The importance of soil resources for current and future generations therefore no longer needs to be demonstrated. This is why several projects and programs are dedicated to it with a view to optimal and sustainable land management. “The Declare project aims to set up a decision support tool
ANNOUNCING THE DEATH OF OUR BELOVED FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROF. MONTY JONES
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the Executive Director of FARA, Dr. Aggrey Agumya announces the passing of FARA’s founding Executive Director, Prof Monty Patrick Jones, a national of Sierra Leone. His death occurred on Sunday 28th April 2024. He was 73 years. Prof Jones (or “MPJ” as his
CIMMYT PROMOTES FODDER PRODUCTION AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS
28th February, 2024 By Vanwick Zulu The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) working with smallholder farmers in Southern Province is fostering the production of Crop-livestock integration and diversification trials aimed at increasing fodder production among smallholder farmers in the province. Speaking with National Agricultural Information Services in Mazabuka district, Christian Thierfelder, who is a Principal Scientist at the
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