CGIAR Sustainable Farming Science Program (SFSP)
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The CGIAR Sustainable Farming Program builds on progress from the Excellence in Agronomy, Plant Health, and Mixed Farming Systems Initiatives.
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined April 2022
Across Ghana, cocoa farmers are finding creative ways to beat water stress — from repurposing plastic bottles for irrigation to installing solar-powered pumps that keep crops thriving through dry seasons. These farmer-led solutions are proof that innovation doesn’t always start
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Read about the launch of the Presidential Soil Health Initiative to strengthen the sustainable development of agriculture through the Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health for West Africa and the Sahel https://t.co/yq9S7h4mBI
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Check out our September wrap-up as we advanced African agriculture through science, strong partnerships, and the people making it happen. https://t.co/Yp6OvmMjxg
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September was a month that proved that innovation and collaboration are the twin engines driving Africa’s agricultural transformation. From ground-breaking soil health investments in Liberia to...
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Hand in hand for better foods and a better future. This #WorldFoodDay 2025, we join the global call to build a food-secure future, one rooted in science, sustainability, and shared responsibility. By working hand in hand with governments, research institutions, private sector
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Rural women cultivating good food for all Today we celebrate the #InternationalDayofRuralWomen, recognizing the vital role women and girls play in growing, processing, and distributing the food that sustains communities worldwide. Across Africa, rural women are the backbone of
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Gender inequality is fueling the spread of Banana Bunchy Top Disease in Nigeria. At the 14th Gender and Plant Health Webinar, researchers Lydia Ogunya, PhD and Lava Kumar revealed that female farmers suffer the worst losses — up to 50%, compared to 12% for male-headed farms.
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IBADAN, NIGERIA — A devastating virus is crippling banana production in Nigeria, and a new study reveals that gender inequality is one of the key drivers of its spread, leaving female farmers with...
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🎯 Let’s Play: #FoodSafetyFacts Challenge! Last week was packed with action, from the African Grain Trade Summit in Zanzibar to the Nairobi International Trade Fair. We showcased powerful innovations like Aflasafe, the Aflatoxin Early Warning System (A-EWS), and TAAT eCatalogs
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An AI-powered breakthrough is transforming how Africa combats aflatoxin by turning complex data into actionable risk maps. The tool empowers farmers, traders, and policymakers to act before contamination strikes, therefore protecting health, harvests, and markets The Aflatoxin
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Last week, the 11th African Grain Trade Summit (AGTS 2025) in Zanzibar brought together leaders and innovators to strengthen Africa’s grain markets. We showcased how research drives real-world impact through: 🌍 TAAT eCatalogs – connecting markets to ready-to-adopt technologies.
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🚨 No single organisation can solve the aflatoxin challenge alone. Food safety is one of the most pressing barriers to Africa’s grain trade — and aflatoxin contamination sits at the heart of this challenge. Aflatoxin, a toxic compound produced by fungi, not only threatens
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🚨 We’re in the news! Our involvement in the 11th African Grain Trade Summit is being highlighted as we showcase practical, science-driven solutions for Africa’s grain markets. From aflatoxin early warning systems to market-ready innovations, we’re proud to be part of shaping a
Scaling Science to Farms: IITA, TAAT to Bring Practical Grain Solutions to African Farmers at Summit ZANZIBAR, Tanzania// — The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Technologies for African
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Come to our stand at the African Grain Trade Summit and meet scientists Jane Kamau and Francis Kamau Muthoni at the IITA Innovation Exhibition booth as we live demo how AI is securing Africa’s staple crops through the Aflatoxin Early Warning System (A-EWS) — a groundbreaking tool
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How do we fight an invisible enemy? Come meet the scientists, Jane Kamau and Francis Muthoni, at the @IITA_CGIAR Innovation Exhibition booth during #AGTS2025 for a live demo of how AI is securing Africa’s staple crops. We will unveil the Aflatoxin Early Warning System
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🌍 Almost at the 11th African Grain Trade Summit (AGTS) in Zanzibar! From Oct 2–4, we will showcase scalable, market-ready solutions to strengthen Africa’s grain markets — from integrated aflatoxin management to climate-smart technologies and financing innovations. ✨ In
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🌍 Liberia is taking bold steps to strengthen food security with the launch of the National Soil Information System (LiNSIS) — the first major soil survey since the 1970s! This game-changing initiative will provide real-time soil data, guide smarter fertilizer use, and drive
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Through partnership, the Fertilizer and Soil Health Hub for West Africa and the Sahel is developing a national soil information system for Liberia to boost productivity through improved soil health...
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🌱 Inclusive digital advisory tool transforms productivity and equity AKILIMO, a site-specific fertilizer and agronomic advisory platform, is breaking barriers for women farmers across Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania. Once underrepresented, women now make up 38% of users, thanks to
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This article summarizes a presentation titled “Insights on Gender Dimensions in the Use and Uptake of AKILIMO in Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania” by Thompson Ogunsanmi from the International Institute...
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The EiA/SFP Similarity Search Tool (SimTool), developed in collaboration with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, has been selected as the first featured tool on the AI for Good Lab Open Source Database. 🎉 SimTool helps researchers and practitioners quickly identify relevant
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We had the privilege of attending and presenting at Tropentag 2025 under the theme: “Innovating for Resilient and Sustainable African Agriculture.” From tackling climate change impacts to advancing soil health, integrated pest management, and scaling innovations, we highlighted
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🎥 Missed our Webinar? Watch On-Demand! If you couldn’t join us for the session with Lydia Ogunya and @l_lava on Gender Dynamics in Banana Seed Systems and their Influence on Banana Bunchy Top Disease in Ogun State, Nigeria — don’t worry! 🔑 Key Insights: - Low awareness: Only
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