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 […]
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, […]