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How FIPS ensures it scales the right agronomic practices Blog
March 27, 2026

How FIPS ensures it scales the right agronomic practices

How FIPS ensures it scales the right agronomic practicesRecently, 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,…

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FIPS CEO Dr David Priest had his faith in Village-based Advisors reaffirmed after a trip to Bungoma County Blog
March 25, 2026

FIPS CEO Dr David Priest had his faith in Village-based Advisors reaffirmed after a trip to Bungoma County

A model transforming local food systemsIn 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…

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Sierra Leone trains 200 Village-based Advisors to improve extension and input access for smallholder farmers International
March 24, 2026

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 -…

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