Africa Agriculture Science Week 2013

Date:: July 15, 2013
Ends:: July 20, 2013
Organiser:: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)

Location: Accra, Ghana

The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in collaboration with the Government of Ghana will convene the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week from July 15-19 in Accra, a continental gathering of all stakeholders involved in African agriculture

This year’s theme is “Africa feeding Africa” through agricultural science and innovation. It will include sessions on education,human resource development, innovations to improve productivity and resilience, moving from competition to collaboration, and innovative financing and investment in agriculture.

Follow this event on Twitter via @FARAinfo and the the hashtag #AASW6, on FARA’s Facebook Page and on the AASW6 blog.

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Highlighting gender issues at AASW6

July 18, 2013

Highlighting gender issues at AASW6 Dr. Petra Abdulsalam-Saghir, Gender Specialist, Federal University of Agriculture, Nigera speaks of her expectations about the #AASW6 in meeting with Gender.

Setting the agenda for collaboration in smallholder livestock producers in Africa

Setting the agenda for collaboration in smallholder livestock producers in Africa Jimmy Smith, Director General, ILRI – talks of the importance of #AASW6 and setting the agenda for Livestock production for Africa.

Income and Health Impacts of IITA’s work in Africa

Income and Health Impacts of IITA’s work in Africa Dr. Ranajit Bandyopadhyay, Plant Pathologist, IITA – speaks of his experience with CGIAR and importance of their work in Africa.

Sustainable intensification: a tool in the sustainable food system toolbox

July 17, 2013

‘Sustainable intensification’ is one of those phrases regularly bandied about in discussions about agriculture. What does it actually mean?The shorthand definition: ‘producing more food with less negative impact’ – seems hard to dislike.

Sharing experience from projects in conflict zones

Sharing experience from projects in conflict zones Dr. Javed Rizvi, Country Manager for Afghanistan, ICARDA shares his experiences in ensuring food security in conflicts regions at AASW6.

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CGIAR – committed to helping Africa feed Africa

July 24, 2013

The more I hear about the dynamic agricultural initiatives being implemented in many parts of the African continent, the more…

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Long road, huge opportunities for Africa- featured blog post from AASW

July 19, 2013

“Development is not something we do for others. Development is something people do for themselves,”- Kanayo F. Nwanze, the…

What is the role of CGIAR in African agricultural development?

CGIAR, a “formidable partner” for African agricultural research- featured blog post from AASW

July 18, 2013

The CGIAR Consortium has a significant presence at the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW). Not only is CGIAR’s booth well…

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Buzz doesn’t mean much without action- featured blog post from AASW

July 17, 2013

Today is Day 3 of the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW). The social media room is abuzz with reporters…

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Helping Africa feed Africa – featured blog post from AASW

July 16, 2013

Throughout the week we will highlight key blog posts from the social media reporters at the event.

Ploughing with cattle in southwestern Ethiopia. Photo: ILRI/Stevie Mann

Strong African partnerships point to a brighter future for the continent

July 4, 2013

Africa is an important region for CGIAR. It is no coincidence that at least 50 percent of our research budget is invested in…