More than just a financial product, agricultural index insurance is proving to be a strategic lever for Togo’s food sovereignty. Climate analysis results, pilot trials (FarmCover, SUNU), and a co-design workshop held in Lomé on July 10–11, 2025, now offer tangible proof: when combined with digital services and international research, this solution facilitates access to credit, protects incomes, and
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, in partnership with agriBORA and with support from Partnering for Green Growth and Global Goals 2030 (P4G), launched a baseline survey on June 30th in Kenya’s Uasin Gishu County and Bungoma County. The survey is part of the project “Building Resilience of Smallholder Farmers through the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS).” The WRS, branded agriGHALA by agriBORA, enables farmers to
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT led other stakeholders in the coffee sector in presenting a joint statement to the Kenyan government in Nairobi, highlighting concerns and recommendations on how to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). With the January 2026 compliance deadline fast approaching, uncertainty looms, especially for smallholder farmers who produce the majority of Kenya’s
On July 2, 2025, in Kumasi, Ghana, researchers, farmers, and partners met to refine a digital cropping calendar that delivers timely, tailored advice, helping smallholders adapt to climate change and transform farming decisions. In an era where weather patterns are no longer predictable and agricultural risks multiply with each season, Ghana is taking a bold leap forward, placing timely,
In a world facing mounting food security challenges, poultry research is becoming increasingly important. For communities in Africa and beyond, chickens have proven to be the gateway to nutrition and income. But for poultry to deliver on its potential, we need infrastructure that generates new knowledge and turns that knowledge into practical solutions. Established in 2018, the International Livestock Research
As climate change intensifies, Ethiopia’s vital livestock sector, a cornerstone of livelihoods for millions, faces escalating pressure. Persistent challenges, including limited access to quality feed, inadequate animal health, and marketing services compound this. These challenges significantly hinder the country from fully realizing its livestock potential. In response, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and its partners have developed innovative communication
Despite decades of wheat research, many smallholder farmers across drylands still struggle to access improved wheat varieties – not only due to technical challenges, but more often because of institutional and political barriers. A new publication from ICARDA and its national research partners sheds light on this issue. Political Economy of the Wheat Sector: Seed System, Varietal Adoption and Impacts,
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is empowering National Plant Protection Organizations in Africa to effectively detect and manage Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN), a microscopic pest devastating potato crops across the region. Nematodes are tiny worms that attack potato roots, stunting their growth and can wipe out potato yields by up to 100 percent. PCN has already been reported