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A decentralised seed model, tested – and proven to last​ Poster presentation
Publications October 22, 2026

A decentralised seed model, tested – and proven to last​

A decentralised seed model, tested – and proven to last​ by FIPS AFRICA on October 22, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures Small cuttings, big change: building potato seed systems that…

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Midline evaluation: potato interventions in Meru, Nandi, and Nakuru counties Evaluation report
Publications October 22, 2026

Midline evaluation: potato interventions in Meru, Nandi, and Nakuru counties

What happens when quality seed potatoes become accessible within farming communities? by FIPS AFRICA on October 22, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures Midline evaluation: potato interventions in Meru, Nandi, and…

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Unlocking year-round production of quality potato rooted apical cuttings Poster presentation
Publications October 22, 2026

Unlocking year-round production of quality potato rooted apical cuttings

Unlocking year-round production of quality potato rooted apical cuttings by FIPS AFRICA on October 22, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures Unlocking year-round production of quality potato rooted apical cuttingsFIPS Africa…

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Optimising agronomic practices  for on-farm seed potato production Poster presentation
Publications October 22, 2026

Optimising agronomic practices for on-farm seed potato production

Optimising agronomic practices for on-farm seed potato production by FIPS AFRICA on October 22, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures Better cuttings, higher yields: improving on-farm seed potato productionFIPS Africa is…

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FIPS Africa showcases systems-building and youth enterprise at Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 News
News September 14, 2026

FIPS Africa showcases systems-building and youth enterprise at Africa Food Systems Forum 2026

FIPS Africa showcased its work in building agricultural extension and market systems across Africa while supporting 15 young agripreneurs from Kenya to participate in the 2026 Africa Food Systems Forum…

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From pilot to scale: FIPS Africa and partners launch new three-year journey to strengthen agricultural systems in Madagascar International
International September 9, 2026

From pilot to scale: FIPS Africa and partners launch new three-year journey to strengthen agricultural systems in Madagascar

FIPS Africa and partners have launched a three-year programme in Madagascar’s Vakinankaratra Region that aims to reach 30,000 smallholder farmers through 600 Village-Based Advisors (VBAs), with 15,000 farmers expected to…

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Youth profiles: Africa youth enterprise program
Publications August 28, 2026

Youth profiles: Africa youth enterprise program

Youth profiles: Africa youth enterprise program by FIPS AFRICA on August 28, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures Youth Enterprise Programme profiles booklet, August 2026Across Africa, many young people are looking…

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Partners chart a pathway to scale Kenya’s decentralised potato seed system News
News August 24, 2026

Partners chart a pathway to scale Kenya’s decentralised potato seed system

A two-day potato project evaluation results validation workshop in Nakuru has brought together partners to turn a decade of learning into practical commitments for the future of Kenya’s potato seed…

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Farmers in Madagascar and Burundi adapt FIPS potato model News
News July 29, 2026

Farmers in Madagascar and Burundi adapt FIPS potato model

FIPS Africa's philosophy is that smallholder farmers adopt innovations with greater confidence when they can see them working in their own farms. This is why FIPS supports Village-Based Advisers to…

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