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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]