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10th ARIFA Steering Committee Meeting (SC10) Holds in Abuja as Program Enters Second Phase
Within the context of the Agricultural Research and Innovation Fellowship for Africa (ARIFA) programme, the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), as the Secretariat of this programme, convened the 10th ARIFA Steering Committee (SC10) meeting on 21st February 2023 at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) premises in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting was convened to review the progress made
The Common Africa Agro-Parks submitted as a Flagship Program for Agenda 2063
The African Union Commission – Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) and Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Mining (ETIM) – , the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), and the Africa Export, Import Bank (Afrexim bank) hosted a successful investor round table on the Common Africa Agro-Parks (CAAPs) Initiative at the African Union Commission
FARA Board and Management Congratulates Professor Appolinaire Djikeng on his appointment as Director General of ILRI
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Board of Trustees and CGIAR has recently confirmed the appointment of Professor Appolinaire Djikeng as Director General of ILRI and CGIAR Senior Director of Livestock-Based Systems, succeeding Dr Jimmy Smith who ended his term recently. Professor Djikeng joins ILRI and CGIAR from the University of Edinburgh, where he is currently Professor and Chair of
FARA congratulates Dr. Simeon Ehui as new IITA Director General
The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture has appointed Dr Simeon Ehui as the ninth Director General of the institute. A world-class economist and a man with distinction, Simeon spent the earlier part of his career at the IITA and ILCA – the predecessor of ILRI as Livestock Economist. Thereafter, he joined the World Bank during two decades of fruitful engagement
CAAPs and AfCFTA, huge potential for increasing agricultural productivity and expanding African trade -UN Secretary General
The UN Secretary-General lauds the African Union (AU) Common African Agro-Parks, (CAAPs) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as potential for increasing agricultural productivity and expanding intra-African trade during his message at the ongoing Africa Food Summit Dakar 2 in Senegal. The three-day Summit, hosted by His Excellency Mr. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal and Chairperson
Experts propose climate smart solutions to boost food security in Africa
GNA-Experts in climate adaptation techniques have proposed the deployment of digital climate-smart solutions, including communication and information systems, to boost agriculture production and marketing on the continent. They say the continuous reliance on rain-fed agriculture in Africa was not sustainable, hence the need for governments to invest in digital infrastructure to support smallholder farmers to scale up their production amid
Adopt climate-smart solutions to boost food security in Africa – Experts
Experts in climate adaptation techniques have proposed the deployment of digital climate-smart solutions, including communication and information systems, to boost agriculture production and marketing on the continent. They say the continuous reliance on rain-fed agriculture in Africa was not sustainable, hence the need for governments to invest in digital infrastructure to support smallholder farmers to scale up their production amid
Understanding the African Soil: The Biggest Step in Sustainable Soil Management
By: Wole Fatunbi Senior Technical Cluster Leader and Innovation Systems Specialist, FARA Whenever the proper knowledge is not communicated or ignored, abuse is inevitable. This statement resonates accurately with the state of African soil, which is currently suffering from rapid degradation. Most soil users are under the illusion that Africa has the most significant proportion of arable soil in the
CGIAR Appoints Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda as System Board Chair
Following the decision of Marco Ferroni to retire and step down from his position as CGIAR System Board Chair after five years of service on December 31, 2022, CGIAR is pleased to announce that current Board member Lindiwe Majele Sibanda will succeed him in January 2023. Dr. Marco Ferroni, said, “I take great pleasure in announcing that Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda will be CGIAR’s next System
Africa Union Summit ShowCases Common African Agro Parks (CAAPs) Initiative
Niamey, 24th November 2022: The African Union Members States, the Regional Economic Communities, the United Nations (FAO, UNIDO, ECA), and Development Partners converged to discuss the implementation and financing modalities for the establishment of the Common African Agro-Parks (CAAPs). The event took place on the margins of the ongoing AU Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification, in Niamey, Niger, under
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