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FARA and IITA Build Capacity of Stakeholders to Promote New Technologies in The Cassava Value Chain In DR Congo
11 October 2023: Kinshasa, DR Congo: The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) as lead institution of the Capacity Development and Technology Outreach (CDTO) compact and the Cassava Compact led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), within the context of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Programme, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), are currently
WorldFish, FARA Initiate Training In Better Management Practices in Aquaculture and Aqua-Business
(Gbarnga City Bong County)–Liberian fish farmers are undergoing training in better management practices in aquaculture and aqua-business. The two- day Agribusiness Workshop is gear towards strengthening Aquaculture Innovation platforms and market-Led Growth. The training which is taking place at the Central Agriculture Research Institute in Bong County is being facilitated by WorldFish and the Forum for Aquaculture Research in Africa, (FARA). Making
FARA Promotes Science-Led Multistakeholder Approach in Scaling the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA) Strategies
Lusaka: 3rd October 2023 FARA participated in a capacity-building workshop on domesticating the African Union (AU) strategic framework for holistic aflatoxin control from 02-03 October 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia. Convened by the African Union Commission (AUC), the meeting was part of the activities of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA), a program of the AUC, which was launched
Benchmarking FARA’s knowledge management system: A week of knowledge exchange with CORAF
October 3, 2023, Accra, Ghana: From 25 to 29 September 2023, a CORAF delegation, consisting of the Head of Knowledge Management, Ms Poko Alida Nadinga and the Head of IT Mr Ababacar Diouf, embarked on a benchmarking mission to learn about FARA’s knowledge management system. The team was welcomed to the FARA Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, by the Head of
Accountant TAAT CDTO Compact
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA) TECHNOLOGIES FOR AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (TAAT) PHASE II CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH (CDTO) COMPACT FORUM FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN AFRICA (FARA) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES SECTOR: Agriculture CONSULTANCY SERVICES: Accountant TAAT CDTO Compact Financing Agreement reference: 2100155041681 Project ID No. P-Z1-AA0-139 _______________________________________________________________________ This Request for Expression of Interest
Soil Health Vital for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
By: Oluwole Fatunbi (FARA) The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), the apex continental technical institution responsible for coordinating and advocating for agricultural research and development initiatives, shared its experiences during a side event at the Africa Union Pavilion during the ongoing Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The event focused on the urgent need to accelerate action
Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) Wins Africa Food Prize 2023 at #AGRF23
PABRA was chosen from a field of 496 nominees from 47 countries by a preeminent panel of judges with experience and leadership in Africa agriculture. Dar es Salaam, 7th September 2023: The Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) has been honored with the prestigious Africa Food Prize for 2023, recognizing their exceptional leadership in the development of numerous bean varieties that
Fish Marketing Authority in collaborative talks with JKUAT
The Kenya Fish Marketing Authority (KFMA), a budding state agency established in 2016, has intensified efforts to enhance production and consumption of fish and fisheries products in Kenya. Despite the many nutritional benefits of eating fish, the delicacy is still shunned by some consumers. In addition to being rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2,
Enhancing the Economic Value Derived from Innovation Platforms: Agribusiness Learning Alliances (ABLA) Proof of Concept Kicks off in Accra, Ghana
August 28, 2023 Accra, Ghana – The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) ex-Pillar IV( CAADPXP4) partners, in collaboration with the Strengthening agricultural knowledge and the innovation ecosystem for inclusive rural transformation and livelihoods in Eastern Africa (AIRTEA) Consortium led by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), have commenced the Agribusiness Learning Alliances (ABLA) Proof of Concept Workshop
Consultancy for Resource Mobilization Support Services for the Common African Agro-Parks (CAAPs) Programme
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT) Consulting Services: International Expert, Consultancy for Resource Mobilization Support Services for the Common African Agro-Parks (CAAPs) Programme Name of Project: FARA/CAAPs Procurement Ref: FARA/CAAPs/CS/Res.Mob/IC/2023/01 Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 The Common African Agro-Parks Programme (CAAPs) was initiated in 2019 as one of the concrete initiatives of the Comprehensive African Agricultural Programme (CAADP) to
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