News from FARA

Perspectives on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa: a Potent Pillar for Resilient Agriculture and Food System

Submitted by gquansah on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 14:39

By ‘Wole Fatunbi, PhD

The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) is participating in the FAO-led Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (ACSAM) at the Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, from 3 to 6 February 2026. The conference reawakened a deep reflection on the pathway to Africa’s mechanization through supportive policies and the building of local capacity.

Making Knowledge Work: KM4AgD Community of Practice Launches 2026 with Practical Insights on KM–MEL Pathways

Submitted by gquansah on Tue, 03/02/2026 - 20:51

By Benjamin Abugri & Shaquille Allan Pennaneach

The KM4AgD Community of Practice (CoP) officially kicked off its 2026 webinar series with a highly engaging virtual session focused on strengthening the link between Knowledge Management (KM) and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for evidence-driven agricultural development. The webinar, held on 29 January 2026, brought together KM practitioners, M&E specialists, researchers, policymakers, and development partners from across Africa and beyond.

FARA congratulates Dr Patrick Ketiem on his appointment as Substantive Director General of KALRO

Submitted by gquansah on Wed, 28/01/2026 - 20:45

Accra, Ghana | January 2026

The Executive Director, Dr Aggrey Agumya and Management of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) congratulate Dr. Patrick Ketiem on his appointment as the Director General of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), effective from 19th January 2026.

FARA and Farrelly & Mitchell join forces to fast-track Common African Agro-Parks across Africa

Submitted by gquansah on Mon, 19/01/2026 - 16:45

Accra, Ghana  – 16 January 2026

The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and Farrelly & Mitchell today held a high-level strategic meeting at the FARA Headquarters in Accra, Ghana, to advance discussions on a forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at jointly mobilising resources to technically advance projects that address high-priority challenges and opportunities with a special focus on the Common African Agro-Parks (CAAPs) Programme.

Dr Namukolo Covic leads CGIAR’s Liaison Office for Africa

Submitted by gquansah on Mon, 19/01/2026 - 16:45

The CGIAR is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Namukolo Covic as Head of the CGIAR Liaison Office for Africa, effective 1 January 2026.

In this strategic role, Dr Covic will support the CGIAR Continental Champion for Africa — a rotational role currently held by Dr Simeon Ehui, Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) — in advancing CGIAR’s mission to deliver science and innovation that transform food, land, and water systems across Africa.

REOI: Consultant to consolidate country success stories and packaging of gender-sensitive info-packs and audio-visual materials for TAAT II Agricultural Innovation Platforms

Submitted by gquansah on Wed, 24/12/2025 - 16:48

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TECHNOLOGIES FOR AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (TAAT) PHASE II

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