News And Events

22
Sep

Dr. Amegbor wins Award for Best Oral Paper Presentation

Dr. Isaac Kodzo Amegbor, a Research Scientist and Maize Breeder at the Savanna Agricultural Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-SARI) was presented with the “Best Oral Paper Presentation Award” at the Science and Partnership Agricultural Conference held at the Alisa Hotel from the 14th to the 16th of September, 2022. The conference was organized by

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14
Sep

Global Partners meet in Ghana for a Science and Partnership for Agriculture Conference

13/09/2022, ACCRA, Ghana The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) is hosting a Science and Partnership for Agriculture Conference (SPAC) from the 14th – 16th of September 2022. This conference seeks to address pertinent issues that are affecting agricultural productivity on the continent. The conference is held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, Ghana. The Conference will also strengthen research and develop action

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14
Sep

Stakeholders Converge in Accra to Discuss Innovative Solutions to Climate Smart Agriculture

Accra, Ghana – Stakeholders in the area of Climate Smart Agriculture  (CSA) are converging in Accra, Ghana during 14-16 September 2022 to discuss innovative and sustainable solutions to challenges of climate change in African agriculture. The theme for the conference is: Introspection on climate smart agriculture actions to strengthen accountability, resource use, and impact in Africa. The conference will bring

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7
Sep

African Development Bank approves phase II of TAAT programme

The African Development Bank has approved the commencement of phase two of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) programme. The Bank Group’s Board of Directors, on Friday, 15 July 2022, approved the release of an additional $27.41 million to implement Phase II of the programme. At the 15 August 2022 signing of the protocol of agreement between the bank and the executing agency

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7
Sep

Courtesy visit to the Minister MESTI

A FARA Delegation to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) of the Government of Ghana was led by the Executive Director of FARA, Dr Yemi Akinbamijo on a courtesy visit to the Minister of MESTI Hon. Dr Kwaku Afriyie in his Accra office, on Tuesday 30th August 2022. The purpose of the visit was to brief the Honourable

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18
Aug

Grooming bio-scientists for agric challenges

Africa’s growth requires increased investments in skills and capacity for sustainable development in agriculture. In this report, DANIEL ESSIET examines how innovative research and capacity building could help Africa respond to the challenges of food security and climate change. The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has forecast that global food production will need to be increased by 70 per cent to meet the

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15
Aug

African Development Bank’s “Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation” initiative wins National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Award

America’s largest organization of journalists and media professionals of color has named the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) a “Salute to Excellence” award winner for the Bank’s communication around its Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation program. The National Association of Black Journalists cited the Bank’s excellence in online media relations and marketing about the landmark initiative, also known as TAAT. The

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6
Aug

RUFORUM Board appoints a new Executive Secretary

Professor Theresia Nkuo-Akenji, RUFORUM Board Chair and Vice Chancellor University of Bamenda in Cameroon today announced the appointment of Dr. Patrick Okori as the next RUFORUM Executive Secretary effective 01 January 2023. He will replace Prof. Adipala Ekwamu who has been serving as the Executive Secretary since the founding of RUFORUM in 2004 by 10 Universities Vice Chancellors in five

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4
Jul

Consulting Services (Individual): Consultancy to Develop a Framework for Establishing Agribusiness Learning Alliances

Consulting Services: Consultancy to Develop a Framework for Establishing Agribusiness Learning Alliances Name of Project: FARA/TETFUND/ARIFA Activity Ref No: TetfundARIFA Project/Activity 1.2.10 Procurement Ref: FARA/TETFUND/ARIFA/CS/IC/2022/01 Date: Monday, July 04, 2022   The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is implementing the Agricultural Research and Innovation Fellowship for Africa (ARIFA). Under this partnership, TETFund

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4
Jul

South Africa High Commissioner receives FARA Executive Director

Accra, 4th July 2022 The Executive Director of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) was today received at the South Africa High Commission in Accra Ghana by Her Excellency Grace Jeanet Mason, High Commission of the Republic of South Africa in Ghana. The aim of the visit by the FARA delegation was to provide an update on the

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