As the partner of choice for those transforming food security, we invite you to explore our latest news, success stories, and research into resilient markets for smallholder farming communities across Africa.
International
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…
Read More
Youth enterprise
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…
Read More
Gender
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…
Read More
Strategy
FIPS anti-slavery and human trafficking policy by FIPS AFRICA on March 18, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures FIPS Africa has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, child labour,…
Read More
Potato
The sun dips low over Kaplelach village, Nakuru County, painting the sky in hues of orange and gold. Calves frolic in the compound while cows graze lazily, their soft lowing…
Read More
Pest management
Since it arrived in sub-Saharan Africa in 2016, the fall armyworm (FAW) has become one of the most serious threats to maize production. The pest attacks maize at multiple growth…
Read More
Strategy
FIPS code of conduct by FIPS AFRICA on February 4, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures The FIPS Africa Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected of all…
Read More
Strategy
FIPS whistle-blowing policy by FIPS AFRICA on February 2, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures FIPS Africa is committed to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct. This whistleblowing…
Read More
Soil health
Regenerating soils, empowering farmers: Innovations in soil health for Western Kenya by FIPS AFRICA on December 16, 2025 Small Farms, Big Futures The Regenerating Soils, Empowering Farmers: Innovations in Soil…
Read More
International
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…
Read More
Resilient food systems
Since 2022, FIPS Africa has been part of the McKnight Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems (CRFS) community of practice, which emphasises networking, learning, and collective action. The community of…
Read More
Gender
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…
Read More
Pest management
Since it arrived in sub-Saharan Africa in 2016, the fall armyworm (FAW) has become one of the most serious threats to maize production. The pest attacks maize at multiple growth…
Read More
Soil health
In this article, Jennifer Wanjiku, the Learning and Partnership Manager at FIPS Africa, looks back over a six-year journey and shares lessons on how FIPS is coordinating efforts to regenerate…
Read More
Youth enterprise
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…
Read More
Potato
The sun dips low over Kaplelach village, Nakuru County, painting the sky in hues of orange and gold. Calves frolic in the compound while cows graze lazily, their soft lowing…
Read More
Strategy
FIPS anti-slavery and human trafficking policy by FIPS AFRICA on March 18, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures FIPS Africa has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, child labour,…
Read More
Strategy
FIPS code of conduct by FIPS AFRICA on February 4, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures The FIPS Africa Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected of all…
Read More
Strategy
FIPS whistle-blowing policy by FIPS AFRICA on February 2, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures FIPS Africa is committed to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct. This whistleblowing…
Read More
Soil health
Regenerating soils, empowering farmers: Innovations in soil health for Western Kenya by FIPS AFRICA on December 16, 2025 Small Farms, Big Futures The Regenerating Soils, Empowering Farmers: Innovations in Soil…
Read More
Research
Post-harvest management practices manual for trainers: Harvesting, sorting, dying, packaging and storage by FIPS AFRICA on December 1, 2025 Small Farms, Big Futures The Post-Harvest Management Practices Manual for Trainers…
Read More
Process guide
Cultivating success with process guides: how farmer-driven research is making bokashi more accessible and impactful Cultivating success with process guides: how farmer-driven research is making bokashi more accessible and impactful…
Read More
Strategy
Anti-harassment policy by FIPS AFRICA on March 18, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures FIPS Africa is committed to a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment. Harassment of any kind –…
Read More
Farmers manual
Management of on-farm soil erosion using Fanya Juu and Fanya Chini terracing by FIPS AFRICA on October 16, 2025 Small Farms, Big Futures The Management of On-Farm Soil Erosion Using…
Read More
Strategy
FIPS child protection policy by FIPS AFRICA on October 1, 2025 Small Farms, Big Futures FIPS Africa has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, exploitation, and neglect. The organisation commits…
Read More