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 in Kigali, Rwanda on 31 August – 4 September, 2026. The young agripreneurs connected with potential partners, interacted with other young people, and attended sessions […]
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 scale promoted agricultural technologies. Building on pilot learning The programme marks a new phase in FIPS Africa’s work with African partners to adapt the Village-Based […]
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 system. The workshop convened representatives from national and county governments, farmers, Village-Based Advisors, decentralised seed multipliers, regulators, researchers, development partners and businesses. Participants came from […]
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 distribute small trial packs of seed and establish local demonstrations hence turning farms into practical learning sites. Alvin Oduor Oluoch, Senior Training Unit Coordinator at […]
Kwale County smallholders to benefit from FIPS and partners’ push on soil health
Over the past seven years, FIPS Africa has been testing a series of approaches to improve soil fertility in smallholder farming systems. In early July 2026, FIPS convened a meeting of partners from the Matuga Network in Kwale County. The event combined stakeholder engagement with training in proven soil health and soil and water conservation […]
FIPS Africa showcases climate-smart farming solutions at Makueni Agricultural and Trade Fair
FIPS Africa joined the County Government of Makueni, development partners, exhibitors, farmers and other stakeholders at the 2026 Makueni Agricultural and Trade Fair held at Makindu Showground. At its stand, FIPS Africa showcased practical conservation agriculture technologies, with a focus on deep tillage to help farmers break hardpan, improve soil health, increase water infiltration and […]
FIPS Africa partners with grassroots journalists to strengthen farmer access to trusted agricultural information
FIPS Africa has held a media briefing with grassroots journalists from Kakamega, Busia, and Bungoma counties to strengthen collaboration with local media in taking practical agricultural information to smallholder farmers in Western Kenya. The engagement brought together journalists who work closely with farming communities to deepen their understanding of FIPS Africa’s partnerships with county governments, […]
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 […]
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, […]