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10MarMarch 10, 2023

East African stakeholders get Knowledge Management Training to Catalyze Improvement in Rural Livelihoods

Kigali, Rwanda: A consortium consisting of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), the Association of Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), and the Eastern Farmers Federation (EAFF) are conducting a five-day training for implementing teams from the National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems in Eastern and Central Africa. The training on Communication and Knowledge...

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06MarMarch 6, 2023

Information for food security initiative launched in Uganda

A project that primarily uses satellite data to mitigate the direct impacts of climate change on food security has been launched in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. Addressing participants at the official launch of the “Information for Agriculture and Food Security Project” at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, Dr. Abubaker...

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06MarMarch 6, 2023

Dr. Aggrey Agumya is FARA’s new Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa has announced the appointment of Dr Aggrey Agumya as the next Executive Director of FARA. In a press released published at the close of FARA’s 31st Session of the Board of Directors held on March 1-3, 2023 at the...

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19FebFebruary 19, 2023

ASARECA Executive Director meets Madagascar Agriculture Minister

ASARECA Executive Director, Dr. Enock Warinda, on Wednesday February 15, 2023 held discussions with the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, the Republic of Madagascar, Harifidy Ramilison, at the Ministers office in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

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19FebFebruary 19, 2023

Adjustment of dates for ASARECA Agriculture Ministerial Conference

ASARECA will hold the ASARECA Agriculture Ministerial Conference (AAMC) on May 17 to 19, 2023 at Speke Resort, Munyonyo in Uganda. The AAMC will feature the 2nd Council of Patron Ministers’ (CPM) Meeting, the 4th General Assembly, and Science Conference. The theme of this high level event is Building Resilient Food Systems to Feed Africa for Generations. The...

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12JanJanuary 12, 2023

Land, Soil and Crop Information Services (LSC-IS) Project for Climate-Smart Agriculture launched in Rwanda

KIGALI, RWANDA: The Land, Soil, and Crop Information Services (LSC-IS) to support Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) project funded by the DeSIRA program of the European Union along with ISRIC and the Netherlands Government was launched in Rwanda on 10th November 2022. The launch was done by the host national institution, the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development...

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14NovNovember 14, 2022

Regional Dialogue Develops Roadmap for Improved Access to Market Information for Uptake of Climate Smart Agriculture Innovations

Farmers need prerequisite market information about their farm produce before they invest in the on-farm production and subsequently head to the markets,” said Dr. Recha. “This will motivate them to take up Climate Smart Technologies and hence boost productivity

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15SepSeptember 15, 2022

AGRF 2022 shifts discourse from “a green revolution” to food systems

KIGALI, RWANDA: One of the world’s leading forum for African agriculture, the AGRF Summit (2022) was held from September 5 to 9 in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. The AGRF brings together stakeholders in the agricultural landscape to take practical actions and share lessons move African agriculture forward. Speaking at the opening session, Rwanda’s...

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15SepSeptember 15, 2022

AGRF 2022 declarations: Summit marks a turning point for African agriculture and food systems

KIGALI, RWANDA: The AGRF 2022 Summit closed on September 9 with a demand to leaders to act decisively and swiftly to implement the ambitions and practical actions discussed during the summit. The Summit which brought together over 2,400 delegates in Kigali and over 4000 delegates virtually, highlighted the importance of collaboration in...

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04AugAugust 4, 2022

Eastern and Central Africa researchers receive capacity development training to propel innovation

NAIROBI, KENYA: Participants from eight ASARECA member countries have undergone a Training of Trainers (ToTs) course on integrating the Tropical Agriculture Platform Common Framework (TAP-CF) into the National Agriculture Research Institutions and farmer organizations. Held in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi from 18 to 21 July 2022, the training targeted over 25 participants...

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East African stakeholders get Knowledge Management Training to Catalyze Improvement in Rural Livelihoods

Information for food security initiative launched in Uganda

Dr. Aggrey Agumya is FARA’s new Executive Director

ASARECA Executive Director meets Madagascar Agriculture Minister

Adjustment of dates for ASARECA Agriculture Ministerial Conference

Land, Soil and Crop Information Services (LSC-IS) Project for Climate-Smart Agriculture launched in Rwanda

Regional Dialogue Develops Roadmap for Improved Access to Market Information for Uptake of Climate Smart Agriculture Innovations

AGRF 2022 shifts discourse from “a green revolution” to food systems

AGRF 2022 declarations: Summit marks a turning point for African agriculture and food systems

Eastern and Central Africa researchers receive capacity development training to propel innovation

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