Citation Ajayi M.T, Fatunbi AO and Akinbamijo O. O (2018). Strategies for Scaling Agricultural Technologies in Africa. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Accra Ghana Strategies For Scaling Agricultural Technologies in Africa (Download) Share
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Agenda Knowledge for Development Strengthening Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals Fourth Edition. Download Share
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Integrating gender in social learning approaches for agriculture and land management research and implementation projects Insights and reflections from Sub-Sahara Africa DOWNLOAD Share
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Citation PARI – Program of Accompanying Research for Agricultural Innovation, CSIR – Science and Technology Policy Research Institute: Mapping of Agroecology Interventions In Ghana Country Report. Forum for Agricultural Research In Africa Volume 8 Number 3; PP 1 -29 Download Share
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Citation Alpha O. Kergna and Abdoulaye Nientao: Building Skills, Institut d’Economie Rurale and Building skills and Research-Extension Linkages for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation: Insights from Mali. Forum for Agricultural Research In Africa, Volume 8 Number 7; PP 1 -36 Download Share
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Citation Mulinge W., C. Bett, S. Makokha O. Magenya, E. Thuranira, F. Makini and B. Thuku: Building Skills and Research-Extension Linkages for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation: Insights from Kenya. Forum for Agricultural Research In Africa, Volume 8 Number 6; PP 1 -44 Download Share
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Citation Ygué Patrice Adegbola and Segla Roch C. Zossou: Building Skills and Research- Extension Linkages for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation: Insights from Benin, Forum for Agricultural Research In Africa, Volume 8 Number 5; PP 1 -73 Download Share
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Citation Mulinge W., C. Bett, S. Makokha O. Magenya E. Thuranira F. Makini and B. Thuku Report on Digital Platforms in Kenya Case Study Report: Twiga Foods, Forum for Agricultural Research In Africa, Volume 8 Number 4; PP 1 -81 Download Share
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Citation Dayo Phillip and Biola Phillip: Understanding the Drivers and Distributional Effects of Digital Agricultural Platforms. Forum for Agricultural Research In Africa, Forum for Agricultural Research In Africa, Volume 8 Number 2: PP 1 -42 Download Share
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Citation Daudu, C. K., Abdulhakeem A., Usman A. and O. Fatunbi, Building Skills and Research Extension linkages for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation: Insight from Nigeria. Forum for Agricultural Research In Africa, Volume 8 Number 1; PP 1 -64 DOWNLOAD Share
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A joint Declaration by African Development Bank, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Government of Canada, European Commission, French Republic, Federal Republic of Germany, International Fund for Agricultural Development, Republic of Ireland, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kingdom of Norway, Rockefeller Foundation, United Kingdom, United States, and World Bank at the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit […]
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The overall goal of PARI is to improve food and nutrition security and enhance sustainable agricultural value chains in the African and Indian food systems through independent analysis and policy advice. It is a collaborative project between German, African and Indian research organizations. This review takes stock of the evolution of PARI over time. In […]
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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 Share
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Gender-Mainstreaming Action Plan for Inclusive and Sustainable Food Systems in Africa Akeredolu Mercy, Saghir Petra, Karen Munoko 2023 The production of this document is supported by NORAD, through AUDA-NEPAD in collaboration with FARA Download Share
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An agri-business learning alliance refers to a market-centric learning milieu that enables entrepreneurship capacity-strengthening among its users in an open and inclusive process along specific developmental pathways. Share
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Citation: FARA (2023). Proceedings of the Second Biennial Africa Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Stakeholders Conference, Accra, Ghana. 14-16 September 2023. Fatunbi AO, and Olayide EO (Eds). FARA Research Report Vol 7 (1): 1- 80. Share
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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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A Commissioned Study conducted by Dr Nasiru Taura (presented at the Biennial Africa Climate Smart Agriculture conference – hosted by FARA on the 14th-September-22 @ Alisa Hotel Accra Ghana) Share
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Citation: Ogiogio, G. 2022. Africa’s policy actions, lessons and recommendations in the implementation of agriculture sector decisions of UN Conference of Parties, 2011-2021. FARA / DeSIRA-LIFT Share
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Citation: Ogiogio, G. 2022. Africa’s policy actions, lessons and recommendations in the implementation of agriculture sector decisions of UN Conference of Parties, 2011-2021. FARA / DeSIRA-LIFT Share
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AR4D Funding Opportunies & Upcoming Events in AR4D in Africa for the Month of April Share
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Article Citation: Ansah, O.K. et al (2022). Nutritional adequacy of locally available feed resources for small ruminant production in the Guinea Savannah agro ecological zone of Ghana. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-21. Share
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Article Citation: Anani, F.A. et al (2022). Dugout farming of nile tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus for school feeding programme: A case study in the Lower Manya Krobo District, Eastern Region, Ghana. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-18. Share
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Article citation: Ollennu E.A. et al (2022) Assessment of public-private partnership model of solid waste management system in the la Dade – Kotopon Municipality. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). FARA Research Report 6 (14): P1- 24. Share
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Article Citation: Mensah F. A. at al (2022). Climate impact on water quality- identification of processes responsible for ion concentration using stable isotopes in shallow coastal aquifer in Ghana. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-13 Share
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Article Citation: Yirzagla, J. et al (2022). Effect of bed size, spacing and propagule type on the yield and yield components of Frafra Potato (Solenostemon Rotundifolius Poir.). Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P109-120. Share
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Article Citation: Bruce-Mensah, M. M., & Quashie, A. (2022). Effect of ionic liquid pre-treatment on the extraction of cinnamon oil. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-20 Share
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Article Citation: Yirzagla, J.et al (2022). Effect of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of Frafra Potato (Solenostemon Rotundifolius Poir.), Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-21. Share
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Article Citation: Minkah, E. et al (2022). Effects of varietal difference and drying temperature on milling quality of selected rice (Oryza Sativa) varieties grown in Ghana. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-20. Share
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Article Citation: Kotey, D.A.et al (2022). Managing eggplant fruit and shoot borer (Leucinodes orbonalis (Guenée)) in Ghana: Effect and profitability of insecticides and plastic mulch. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P134-150 Share
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Article Citation: Sarpong F.et al (2022) Modelling Kinetics, Thermodynamics and Physical Properties of Drying Five Coconut (Cocos Nucifera L.) Varieties. CSIR- STEPRI (2022). Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari RO and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-19 Share
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Article Citation: Lutuf, H. et al (2022). Plant-parasitic nematodes of with oil palm trees in three regions of Ghana. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-13. Share
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Article Citation: Antwi B. Y. at al (2022). Recycling of polystyrene (PS) waste bowls into inherently smoothsurfaced plastic plates for application in the souvenirs industry. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-17. Share
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Article Citation: Onumah, A.J. et al (2022) Rural farmer network analysis under the modernizing agriculture in ghana project: A gendered perspective. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-27. Share
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Citation: Adjei, E.A.et al (2022) Seed health quality in common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris l.): Effect of moisture content, packaging material and storage condition. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-22. Share
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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 Share
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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. Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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. Share
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Citation Nyamwaro, S.O., Kalibwani, R., Wimba, B., Muke, A., Tenywa, M.M., Mogabo, J., Buruchara, R. and Fatunbi, A.O. (2018). Innovation Opportunities in Bean Production in the DR Congo. FARA Research Reports Vol 2 (20): pp 16. Share
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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) Share
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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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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 Share
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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 Share
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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: FARA, 2020. Constitution of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa. 2020 edition. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Accra, Ghana. Download below: FARA Constitution – 2020 Version Share
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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 Share
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Citation: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (2021), IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. PP 1-21 Share
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Citation: Fatunbi A.O, A.A Adekunle, Anthony Youdeowei, G.O Odularu, S.A Adisa, Ifidon Ohiomoba and AA Akinbamijo (2015) (2015). A Resource Manual for Training in Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) in Innovation Platforms: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Accra Ghana. Share
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Compacts Citation: FARA & TAAT (2021). Modular Outreach Materials for Capacity]Development Initiatives in TAAT Compacts. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Accra, Ghana. PP 1-188 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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 Share
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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. Share
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