tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64153778161010062622024-03-12T02:19:03.972-07:00Opinions from FARANews, announcements and opinion pieces from FARA FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comBlogger1344125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-83384150236358571882014-04-08T08:27:00.000-07:002014-04-08T10:09:58.053-07:00President of IFAD receives FARA Executive Director
The President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Dr Kanayo Nwanze hosted the Executive Director of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) Dr Yemi Akinbamijo in his Rome Office on Monday 7th April 2014 during a courtesy call of the latter.
Both heads of institution discussed amongst others the modalities of increasing the collaboration between FARA and FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-28353475192092586342014-04-08T08:26:00.002-07:002014-04-08T09:40:52.670-07:00PAEPARDII: Two Consortium agreements signed for PAEPARDII 4 Years Extension (4YE) granted by the European Commission (EC)On 3rd and 4th April, 2014 the Platform for African European Partnership on Agricultural Research for Development (PAEPARD) Steering Committee (CA) met at FARA Secretariat in Accra, Ghana for its ordinary year meeting. The main objective of the meeting was to sign consortium agreement for the additional 4 years extension granted by the EC; validate the technical and financial reports for year 4 FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-74458265547236717872014-04-02T02:17:00.000-07:002014-04-04T03:51:19.120-07:00Stimulating Collective Action to Scale-up Climate Smart Agriculture (SCA) Practices in AfricaA well-attended back-to-back CSA and FS CSA workshop kicked off at the World Agroforestry Center in Nairobi, Kenya today 31st March 2014. The workshop is co-organized by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), the NEPADPlanning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA), the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) and the International Center for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF). FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-89258975837410742742014-03-31T03:11:00.000-07:002014-04-04T03:52:58.944-07:00The Sorghum Value Chain Development Consortium (SVCDC) UniBRAIN Incubator launched in Kenya.
The Sorghum Value Chain Development Consortium was launched on 14th March 2014 at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Nairobi, Kenya. The SVCDC is aimed at expanding the band in use of sorghum as food, feed, fuel and fibre. It is among the six incubators under the UniBRAIN programme targeting agribusiness minded farmer groups, disadvantaged groups such as women FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-16233722081277693362014-03-28T04:10:00.001-07:002014-03-28T04:10:23.290-07:0010th CAADP Partnership Platform brief: Goals, Actions and Targets Proposed for the Science Agenda
The Pre-CAADP PP and main sessions on the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa organized by FARA in Durban on 18th March, 2014 gathered about 100 participants from the continent and beyond.
Participants emphasized that Africa needs to take advantage of advances in science and technology to increase the pace of achieving the required agricultural productivity and competitiveness that FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-14123052410544757522014-03-21T07:00:00.001-07:002014-04-04T05:24:16.573-07:00Breakthrough in Agricultural Research and Development: Integrated Agricultural Research for DevelopmentOn 18th March, 2014, a big crowd witnessed the launch of the book titledMaximizing Impact from Agricultural Research: Potential of the IAR4D Concept, at the International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa. This was at the opening of the meeting marking the 10th anniversary of CAADP.
The book contains the report of the proof that IAR4D using Innovation Platforms works better than FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-44781514271402929742013-12-10T06:11:00.002-08:002013-12-10T06:13:58.882-08:00FARA Champions the Discussion on Agricultural Research and Development at the Brazil-Africa Leadership Forum 2013
The South-South partnership is fast becoming vital to the development of the Africa continent in the coming years; this is in the light of the emerging development of these regions and growing trade between Africa and the countries in the South. Africa seems to stand at the center of the manifold increase in the BRICS trade in the last ten years as the BRICS countries now trade more with FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-53122807912420244002013-11-17T23:22:00.001-08:002014-04-04T03:49:42.509-07:00Empowering youth in agriculture
The following post was written by Marina Cherbonnier, Web and Communications Officer of the Young Professionals’ Platform for Agricultural Research for Development (YPARD) The post first appeared on YPARD blog earlier this week and was originally titled as “Big Thanks to Youth Supporters.”
Agriculture is an ageing and undervalued profession for which there isFARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-14943403599329631062013-11-12T01:28:00.000-08:002013-11-14T07:21:33.495-08:00 FARA Supports a Consultative Dialogue on the Path to Prosperity in Sierra Leone
The economy of the Republic of Sierra Leone has for a long time been tied to investments in the mining sector with emphasis on diamonds, bauxite and iron ore. With more than 60% of the population deriving a living from an agricultural sector that is blessed with abundant arable land, water and a favorable climate, agriculture offers the best prospects for achieving economic development. The FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-87414197087624050282013-11-05T05:09:00.002-08:002013-11-05T05:09:26.656-08:00EXPORT DIVERSIFICATION AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN AFRICA
Though the African continent is undergoing significantly positive
reforms and macroeconomic metamorphosis, its share of total regional trade
comprises a mere 12 per cent in 2010. In fact, the continent lags behind other
regions in terms of export diversification, and is actually gravitating towards
further concentration in its export commodities. The general trend over the
last decade is one of FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-45908652583171864852013-10-30T01:17:00.002-07:002013-10-30T01:18:31.057-07:00Policy Options for Improving the Management of Natural Resources Booms in AfricaThe revenue accruable from agriculture as well as the oil mineral sectors portends bright and promising socio-economic prospects for Africa. Africa’s agricultural and oil-blessed economies could contribute individually and collectively to promoting positive structural transformation and also address poverty, inequality and youth unemployment by capitalizing on their resource endowments and high FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-18183771873697779612013-10-14T00:53:00.001-07:002013-10-14T00:53:32.717-07:00The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Climate Change's potential impact on Farmers in Africa | Global Landscapes Forum | WarsawThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Climate Change's potential impact on Farmers in Africa | Global Landscapes Forum | WarsawFARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-90962269097203829532013-10-14T00:41:00.001-07:002013-10-14T00:41:55.965-07:00Vote for the youth speakers submissions - Part 1 | Global Landscapes Forum | WarsawVote for the youth speakers submissions - Part 1 | Global Landscapes Forum | WarsawFARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-49834919733127821142013-07-26T04:52:00.001-07:002013-07-26T04:52:53.777-07:00Mobile network operators have much to gain from agriculture
Ghana’s six mobile network operators have been slow to take advantage of agricultural value chains in the provision of mobile services.
Visit Ghana and ask for the phone number of any ordinary person on the street, and most likely you’ll be given the option of two or three different mobile network operators (MNOs) to choose from. Ghana has 19 million cell phone subscribers for its over 24 FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-20096758993763381542013-07-26T01:45:00.000-07:002013-07-26T01:45:52.203-07:00The rise of the matriarch
What would a women-led society look like?
Imagine a community where women are the leaders at all levels, where all major decisions affecting the communities are taken by women, and men are only allowed minimal participation in advisory roles. Then imagine a community founded by women, populated by women only, and endowed with natural resources so well-managed that it becomes a touristFARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-8735794710593883392013-07-25T06:22:00.000-07:002013-07-25T06:22:29.803-07:00No weakest link in the future of African agriculture
Naomi Sakana of IFPRI with ILRI’s Ewen Le Borgne at AASW6. Forging partnerships between stakeholders is the key to a productive future, and the real value of the AASW6 conference.
When things come to an end, it is inevitable that one begins to look to the future.
Several things came to an end this week: The 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW6) in Accra, Ghana, for one, FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-80072085641473156432013-07-24T01:45:00.000-07:002013-07-24T01:45:26.120-07:00
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Targeting and Financing of Agricultural FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-69019675843178474632013-07-23T04:16:00.000-07:002013-07-23T04:16:08.123-07:00Why blame me?
Who can blame the youth for running away from agriculture?
A young man graduated from the university with highest honors in Agricultural Science. He travelled back to his village only to endure hardships such as fetching water from the stream for his bath, going to sleep early because there was no electricity, and toiling daily on his mother’s small farm jut to get his daily meal. At the FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-68394957470984395242013-07-23T03:19:00.000-07:002013-07-23T03:19:49.308-07:00
Science without engagement will not change Africa
Researchers and communities must work together to develop and implement solutions for food security. Photo: CPWF.(view original)
Post date:
Jul 22, 2013
by
Vanessa Meadu (CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security)
Themes:
Linking Knowledge with Action
Region:
East FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-64809938219007066042013-07-23T00:17:00.000-07:002013-07-23T02:31:21.327-07:00NEW VIDEO: IFAD programmes with special emphasis on Youth and Women
Kanayo
F. Nwanze, President of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
talks about the IFAD investments, particularly - "Women in
Agriculture" "Youth in Agriculture" and "Youth in
Business"
FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-33120639485253455902013-07-22T07:58:00.000-07:002013-07-22T07:58:04.110-07:00AI: Agricultural Intelligence
Participants in a Young Professionals in Agricultural Research for Development (YPARD) side event. The spirit of AASW6 was an inspiring one of openness and discussion.
As the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW6) prepares to take its place in the agribusiness narrative of Africa, I offer some personal reflections on the significance of the event.
Firstly, the implementation and FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-69242228400835085372013-07-22T07:50:00.000-07:002013-07-22T07:50:32.554-07:00
What youth can do for agricultural research for development
Young professionals have already made considerable contributions to agricultural research for development.
If young people and women are given a platform, they can do more for agricultural research for development (AR4D).
Young Professionals in Agricultural Research for Development (YPARD) is an international movement that FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-6511405415613970402013-07-22T03:12:00.000-07:002013-07-22T03:12:53.844-07:00Why does African higher education need reform?
The research needed for agricultural development in Africa will require well-educated youth in science and technology.
Feeding itself and helping to feed the world is the major challenge facing Africa today. And if such a task is difficult today, it will only become more difficult in the future. The African food system is expected to undergo significant changes in the next decades from theFARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-28089870507911024292013-07-22T02:18:00.000-07:002013-07-22T02:18:20.774-07:00Volta River Basin needs new water strategy - study
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation - Mon, 22 Jul 2013 08:10 AM
Author: Erin BergerMore news from our correspondents
A Ghanaian boy plays near the water at the Bosomtwe lake in Kumasi, Feb. 2, 2008. REUTERS/Bruno Domingos
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – New water management strategies will be needed to ensure sufficient water supplies in West Africa’s Volta River FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6415377816101006262.post-67390539840364003172013-07-22T01:58:00.000-07:002013-07-22T01:58:10.962-07:00
Africa has the highest number of youth in the whole world, and some of the most fertile soils – the two combined could be a force to promote agricultural development!
JULY 17, 2013YOUNGFAMERSFOUNDATION
Youth engaging youth in agriculture
Africa has the youngest population in the world; over 200 million people are between ages 15 and 24 and the African Economic Outlooks FARA Secretariathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557564570307551261noreply@blogger.com