FIPS Africa strengthens partner capacity across sub-Saharan Africa through hands-on learning exchange in Kenya
FIPS Africa hosted partners from Madagascar and Burundi in Nakuru, Kenya, for a hands-on learning exchange on implementing potato projects, as it expands support to 10 organisations in six countries under its Small Farms, Big Futures vision. FIPS Africa has taken another important step in advancing its Small Farms, Big Futures vision by hosting partners […]
From curiosity to opportunity: how peer learning is helping Eliud grow his future
At just 19, Eliud from Tezo in Kilifi County is demonstrating what is possible when young people are allowed to learn, test ideas, and grow. During an exchange visit, he met Sam, a fellow young farmer excelling in African leafy vegetable farming. Through that peer-to-peer learning experience, Eliud saw more than Sam’s success. He saw […]
FIPS Africa and Nakuru County launch 100 Diffused Light Stores and agribusiness equipment for youth
A new investment in decentralised seed systems, youth enterprise, and stronger rural livelihoods in Nakuru County FIPS Africa, in partnership with the Nakuru County Government, has launched 100 Diffused Light Stores (DLSs) and agribusiness equipment for youth in Mwahe Village, Nakuru County – a practical step towards strengthening the potato value chain, reducing post-harvest losses, […]
Réseau Burundi 2000 Plus joins FIPS Africa Community of Practice to expand farmer support in Burundi
Partnership overview Réseau Burundi 2000 Plus (RBU 2000+) has joined the FIPS Africa Training Unit Community of Practice in a partnership that marks an exciting step in deepening and diversifying our work in Burundi. RBU 2000+ is a non-profit organisation with over 20 years of experience working with farmers to increase incomes, improve community nutrition, […]
How FIPS ensures it scales the right agronomic practices
How FIPS ensures it scales the right agronomic practices Recently, the Soybean Innovation Lab shared a post about the cost of scaling the wrong agronomic practices. This inspired James Mumo, FIPS Africa’s senior research coordinator, to share some of the processes that FIPS goes through to ensure that the technologies they advocate can transform farmers’ yields and livelihoods. Understanding […]
FIPS CEO Dr David Priest had his faith in Village-based Advisors reaffirmed after a trip to Bungoma County
A model transforming local food systems In Bungoma County, Village-based Advisors are helping to transform an entire local food system – one cow, one farmer, and one decision at a time. Last week, I joined FIPS Africa’s Board Chair Paul Seward and market systems development expert Elizabeth Eckert for a field visit in Bungoma County. […]
Sierra Leone trains 200 Village-based Advisors to improve extension and input access for smallholder farmers
Sierra Leone took a major step towards strengthening food security and improving rural livelihoods by training 200 Village-based Advisors (VBAs). VBA services will initially support farmers in five districts – Port Loko, Karene, Moyamba, Bo, and Kenema as the first of a national roll-out. The training, held from 13–18 March, covered the fundamentals of becoming […]
FIPS Africa expands into Uganda through new partnership with Farm Africa
Farm Africa has launched a Village-Based Advisor (VBA) programme in northeastern Uganda in partnership with FIPS Africa. The initiative marks an important step in FIPS’ Small Farms, Big Futures strategy and reflects a shared commitment to expanding farmer-centred extension systems beyond Kenya while adapting proven approaches to local contexts. At the heart of the collaboration is a […]
From training to enterprise: How Stacy is building a scalable poultry business
As we arrive in Stacy’s poultry yard in Bukhayo, Busia County, she is already deep into her morning routine. Nearly 2,000 laying hens cluster around her as she pours feed into long troughs, a carefully balanced blend of homemade formulation and commercial rations. She turns and says with certainty: “The secret in chicken farming is […]
Why empowering women through agricultural training matters
For International Women’s Day, Susan Ndung’u, FIPS Africa’s Training Manager, reflects on how FIPS and its partners are ensuring women are empowered to be part of an agricultural transformation across Sub-Saharan AfricaReaching half a million women I work closely with farmers across Africa, and one thing that is very clear to me is that when women […]