Intra-African trade is currently low at 14.4% of total African exports. The continent’s current untapped export potential amounts to $21.9 billion, equivalent to 43% of intra-African exports. Strengthening the control mechanisms of agricultural input supply systems and regulatory measures will ensure the availability, affordability, and accessibility of quality agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizer, pesticides, […]
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CSIR-INSTI receives audio-visual equipment from FARA – CSIR Ghana Newsletter
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Citation Government of Ghana (2022). National Policy for Aflatoxin Control in Food and Feed. Accra, Ghana. PP 1-137. First Edition.
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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Ghana Research Staff Association (RSA) Annual General Meeting and 3rd Scientific Conference (RSA-AGM 2021) Compiled and Edited by Rose Omari, Elizabeth Hagan, Harris Andoh
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Citation: FARA (2021). Proceeding of the First Biennial Africa Climate Smart Agriculture Stakeholders The conference, Accra, Ghana. 1-2 December 2020. Fatunbi AO and Sarfatti P (Eds). P225.
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The challenge for Africa to feed itself and become a major food supplier for the world is compounded by the need to produce healthier, safer, and more nutritious food on less land, using less water and chemicals and producing less waste and, fewer greenhouse gases. In 2019, there were 235 million hungry people in sub-Saharan […]
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FARA (2022): A Continental Best Practice Guidance Notes to Facilitate Lessons Learning & Advocacy: Based on AR4D Institutional Partnerships and Collaborative Experiences of FARA, ASARECA, CCARDESA, CORAF & AFAAS. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) Publications; Accra, Ghana. PP 1- 62
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Ajayi MT, Fatunbi AO, Agumya A and Akinbamijo OO (2022). Strategies for Continuous Development of Climate-Smart Agricultural Technologies in Africa. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) 2020, Accra Ghana
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The first priority of the AU-EU High Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) roadmap on Food Nutrition Security for Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) was adopted by the AU-EU Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in 2016. The implementation of the FNSSA Roadmap is expected to be improved through a ‘Platform’ of an alliance of stakeholders (including funders) with a long-term […]
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Citation: Omari R, Jumpah E.T, Arthur J. O, Asabo R, Hagan E, Mahama A, Ameyaw R.A, Frempong G. and Baumuller H (2022). Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) by Intermediaries in the Agriculture Sector: Insights from Ghana. FARA Research Report 6 (03): Pp 55
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Citation: Nigus H. Y., Getahuna T. D. and Kubik, Z. (2022). How to Enhance Youth Engagement in Productive Employment in Farming and Agribusiness in Africa: A Youth Perspective. FARA Research Report 6 (05): Pp 46
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Citation: Adegbola Y.P., Zossou S.R.C., Adegbola C., Tossavi B., Fatunbi A.O. and Daum T. (2022). Opportunities and Challenges for Local Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers: Insights from Benin Republic. FARA Research Report 6 (01): Pp 125
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Citation: Abugri B., Brandner A., Atsu P., Kabuya D., Mvubu B. and Waleling A. (2022). Knowledge Management (KM) Awareness Thematic Policy Brief No 2/10. Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Agenda. FARA Policy Brief Series No5 (April 2022): Pp 1-12
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Citation: Abugri B., Brandner A., Mbigidde V., Issa F.O., Humulane A., Yeboah M., and Hinckley E. (2022). Strengthening knowledge Partnerships in African Agriculture Thematic Policy Brief No 1/10. Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Agenda. FARA Policy Brief Series No4 (April 2022): Pp 1-11
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Citation: Abugri B., Brandner A., Atsu P., Kabuya D., Mvubu B. and Waleling A. (2022). Fake News and Misinformation in the Agriculture Sector Thematic Policy Brief No 3/10. Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Agenda. F
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Citation: Abugri B., Brandner A., Asiimwe E., Baijang L., Bappa M., Arunga P., and Abdulai Z. (2022). Organizational Knowledge Management Professionalization Policy Brief No 4/10. Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Agenda. FARA Policy Brief Series No7 (April 2022): Pp 1-13
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Citation: Abugri B., Brandner A., Asiimwe E., Baijang L., Bappa M., Arunga P., and Abdulai Z. (2022). Strengthen Knowledge Management Competence Centres to drive the Transformation of African Countries into Knowledge Societies Policy Brief No 5/10. Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Agenda. FARA Policy Brief Series No8 (April 2022): Pp 1-14
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Citation: Abugri B., Brandner A., Masereka C.Y., Ngumba F.N., Kang’omezulu A., Nyikwagh E.T., and Mahava V. (2022). Advocating for Knowledge Inclusion and Adoption of Viable Business Models in the creation and Dissemination of Knowledge within National Agricultural Research Services (NARS) Policy Brief No 6/10. Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Agenda. FARA Policy Brief Series […]
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Advances in Science, Technology, and Innovation for Resilient Food, Health, and Ecological Systems Date: 19th-21st October 2021 Host: CSIR-Science and Technology Policy Research Institute Compiled and Edited by Rose Omari, Elizabeth Hagan, Harris Andoh, and Justina A. Onumah
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Citation: Koki Ba, Awa D. Diouf, Mamadou Ba, Cheikh Ly and Baumuller H. (2022). Commercial poultry success stories in sub-Saharan Africa Senegal Case Study. FARA Research Report 6 (04): Pp 47
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Citation: Adegbola, Y. P, Crinot, G. F., Hounhoui-Gan, D. P., Fatunbi, A. O. and Kubik, Z. (2022). How to Enhance Youth Engagement in Productive Employment, Farming and Agribusiness in Africa: A Youth Perspective. FARA Research Report 6 (02): Pp 40
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Citation: Zlaoui, M. O., Dhraief, M. Z., Benyoussef, S. and Kubik Z. (2022). Enhancing Youth Employment in Rural Africa: Challenges and Opportunities in Tunisia. FARA Research Report 6 (06): Pp 74
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Citation: Kamau G., Salasya B., Mulinge W., Akuku B., Makokha S, Thuranira E, Makini F. and Baumuller H. (2022). Status of Use of Information and Communication Technologies by Agriculture Sector Intermediaries: Insights from Kenya. FARA Research Report 6 (07): Pp 47
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Citation: Kergna A.O, Nientao A, Diallo D.F. and Baumuller H (2022). Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) by Intermediaries in the Agriculture Sector: Insights from Mali. FARA Research Report 6 (10): Pp 39
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Citation: Kamau, G.M., Bett, C., Mulinge, W., Salasya, B.S., Mose, L., Makokha S., Thuranira, E., Wawire, N., Makini, F. and Daum T. (2022). Status, Opportunities, and Challenges of Local Manufacturing of Agricultural Machineries in Kenya. FARA Research Report 6 (08): Pp 47
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Citation: Kergna A.O., Nientao A. and Daum T. (2022). Opportunities and Challenges for Local Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers; Insights from [Mali]. FARA Research Report 6 (09): Pp 31
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Citation: Ilatsia D. E., Wasike B.C., Ouko O., Miyumo S., Okitoyi L. and Baumuller H. (2022). Commercial Poultry Success Stories in Kenya: Drivers and Lessons. FARA Research Report 6 (11): Pp 50
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Citation: Sonaiya E. B, Oguntade E. A. and Adesina A. A. (2022). Commercial Poultry Success Stories in Nigeria: Drivers, Challenges, and Lessons. FARA Research Report 6 (11): Pp 51
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Citation: Daudu CK, Adebowale WA, Ibrahim A, Angara U, Garba R, Owolabi J, Adebija J, Ikpi EU , Fatunbi AO and Daum T (2022). Opportunities and Challenges for Local Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers: Insights from Nigeria.
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Doubling the agricultural productivity target is fundamental to the CAADP’s goals of eliminating hunger, substantial reduction on poverty, creation of wealth and jobs and improved management of the continent’s natural resources. Knowledge Management was highlighted as one of the key drivers to the achievement of the Malabo targets. This led to the development of a […]
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In September 2020, at the Alliance for a Green Revolution for Africa’s (AGRA) African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), the African Union Commission (AUC) issued a call to create a Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) as an ambitious effort to improve the condition of the Continent’s soils. Improved soil condition will be achieved by scaling proven […]
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Enhanced, more equitable, more demand-driven; and mutually beneficial collaboration of Africa and Europe on ARD with the aim of attaining the MDGs (SDGs)
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POLICY SHIFTS REQUIRED TO IMPROVE GENDER INCLUSIVITY FOR AFRICAN AR4D 1. Build capacity of women and youth for efficient use of technologies, as well as train the next generation of researchers to bring a gender lens to their research. 2. Promote gender-sensitive technologies that meet women’s needs, are labor-saving, cost-effective and simple to operate by […]
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Policy Shifts Required to Substantially Finance Research and Innovation in Africa 1. Strengthen both the private and public sector at the country, sub-regional and continental levels to invest into Agricultural Research and Innovation (ARI); by creating an avenue to bring together the broad stakeholders in the private and public sector to for dialogue on the […]
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Abstract Regional economies seek to promote growth through industrialisation and literature suggests that developing the financial system, integrating the financial system within a sound institutional framework can promote industrial output. This study fills the gap by examining the impact of financial development and regional financial integration on ECOWAS’ industrial sector. This study assesses whether regional […]
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Citation Omari, R, Tetteh, E. K., Adams, A. & Baah-Tuahene, S., & Karbo, R. T. (2020). Aflatoxin Control in Food and Feed: The Policy Options for Ghana. FARA Policy Brief Series No. 2 (May 2020): Pp 1-8
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Citation Omari, R, Tetteh, E. K., Adams, A. & Baah-Tuahene, S. (2020). Eliminating the health and economic effects of aflatoxins: The holistic approach. FARA Policy Brief Series No. 1 (April 2020): Pp 1-8
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Year of publication: 2022 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: #364 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-135453-7 Author: FAO; ITU By Country/Territory: Africa Publisher: FAO; ITU; Agrovoc: digital technology; digital divide; agricultural sector; agricultural innovation; innovation adoption; transformation; Information and Communication Technologies; case studies; Africa Abstract:Sub-Saharan Africa is uniquely positioned significantly increase its current agricultural productivity to lift the region’s more than 400 million people out of extreme poverty and improve the livelihood of […]
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Food security globally is constrained by several factors including the heavy reliance on very few key staple crops. In Africa, food insecurity has been increasing due to the effects of climate change, insecurity caused by terrorism, social and boundary conflicts, uncontrolled rapid population growth, persistent economic inequality, youth unemployment, undernourishment and other menace among others. […]
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By: The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA); The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI; Crops For the Future (CFF); The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA); The Global Forum for Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAR); and The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
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Citation: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa – FARA (2022). Innovations for Agriculture Growth, Food Systems Transformation and Food Security in Africa : FARA Dissemination Notes FDN 57. Pp 1-15 ISSN: 2550-9657
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Citation: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa – FARA (2022). Innovations for Agriculture Growth, Food Systems Transformation and Food Security in Africa : FARA Dissemination Notes FDN 57. Pp 1-15 ISSN: 2550-9657
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The PARI technical meeting is a significant part of the PARI annual meeting, and it is usually held on the last day of the annual meeting. This year’s technical meeting looked into the new research themes for the project’s new phase covering 2022-2024. This next research phase of PARI will address four research themes; the […]
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Citation: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa – FARA (2022). Continental Technical and Policy Dialogue on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) in Africa : FARA Dissemination Notes FDN 56. Pp 1-27 ISSN: 2550-9657
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Citation: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (2021), IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. PP 1-21
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Citation: Kipkoech Anderson K., Tambi Emmanuel and Bangali Solomon FARA (2015). State of Knowledge on CSA in Africa, Case Studies from Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Accra, Ghana
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Citation: Chinedum Nwajiuba, Tambi N. Emmanuel and Bangali Solomon FARA (2015). State of Knowledge on CSA in Africa: Case Studies from Nigeria, Cameroun and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Accra, Ghana
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Citation: Msaki Mark M., Tambi Emmanuel, Bangali Solomon FARA (2015). State of Knowledge on CSA in Africa, Case Studies from Rwanda, Tanzania and Zambia Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Accra, Ghana
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CitationL: Kipkoech Anderson K, Rhodes Edward R., Tambi Emmanuel, Msaki Mark M., Nwajiuba Chinedum, Bangali Solomon. FARA (2015). State of Knowledge on CSA in Africa: Synthesis of Regional Case Studies Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Accra, Ghana
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Citation Barnard James, Manyire Henry, Tambi Emmanuel and Bangali Solomon. FARA (2015). Barriers to scaling up/out climate smart agriculture and strategies to enhance adoption in Africa Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Accra, Ghana
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Citation: Rhodes. Edward R., Tambi N. Emmanuel, Bangali Solomon FARA (2015). State of Knowledge on CSA in Africa: Case Studies from Burkina Faso, Senegal and Sierra Leone Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Accra, Ghana
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Citation Fatunbi AO, Ajayi MT and Akinbamijo OO (2020). Strategies for Transforming Smallholder farming in Africa. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Accra Ghana. PP 1-121
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Citation: Fatunbi A.O, A Youdeowei, S.I Ohiomoba, Adekunle A.A, and Akinbanijo O.O (2016). Agricultural Innovation Platforms: Framework for Improving Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa. . Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Accra Ghana.
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Citation: Boadu P., Annor-Frempong I., Abugri B. & Hungwe-Ndakaripa M. (2020). Agricultural Innovation Systems – Policy Practice Index (AIS-PPI) Handbook. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Accra, Ghana.
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Citation: Roe L. Terry, Smith B.W. Rodney, Tambi Emmanuel. FARA (2016) Study of Growth, Structural Change and Total Factor Productivity in Eight African Countries Forum For Agricultural Research In Africa, Accra Ghana
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Citaion: Callo-Concha, D., Jaenicke, H., Schmitt, C. B., & Denich, M. (2020). Food and Non-Food Biomass Production, Processing and Use in sub-Saharan Africa: Towards a Regional Bioeconomy.
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