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Africa urged to mainstream opportunity crops to boost food security, climate resilience
By Juliet ETEFE African governments, research institutions and development partners have been urged to accelerate efforts to mainstream opportunity crops into food systems as part of broader strategies to improve food security and strengthen climate resilience. The call was made at the opening of the Regional Consultation on Opportunity Crops in Africa, jointly organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation
FAO and FARA Convene a Regional Consultation to Accelerate the Integration of Opportunity Crops into Africa’s Food Systems
Accra, Ghana, 9 June 2026 The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), today opens the Regional Consultation on Opportunity Crops in Africa, a three-day conference taking place from 9–11 June 2026 in Accra, Ghana. The consultation brings together policymakers, researchers, development partners, private-sector actors, civil society,
KM4AgD Webinar Repositions Indigenous Knowledge as a Strategic Asset for African Agriculture
By Benjamin Abugri [1] and Benjamin Jabik [2] Accra, Ghana, 28 May 2026 The Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development Community of Practice convened its third bi-monthly webinar of 2026, issuing a strong call to reposition Indigenous Knowledge as a credible, strategic and underutilised resource for transforming African agriculture. Held under the theme “Demystifying Indigenous Knowledge and Myths in Advancing African
FARA Participates in Landmark Brazil–Africa Rectors Forum as Brazil Launches R$47.4 Million (US$9.4 Million) CAPES MOVE AFRICA Initiative to Support 2,600 African Scholarships
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) participated in the 1st Brazil–Africa Rectors Forum held in Brasília, Brazil, from 25–27 May 2026, a historic high-level platform reaffirming the strategic importance of Brazil–Africa cooperation in higher education, science, technology, innovation, and sustainable development. The Forum convened 64 African university rectors from more than 30 African countries alongside over 70 Brazilian
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
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