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Small Farms, Big Futures

How FIPS ensures it scales the right agronomic practices Blog
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
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
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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FIPS Africa expands into Uganda through new partnership with Farm Africa International
International March 9, 2026

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…

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From training to enterprise: How Stacy is building a scalable poultry business Success Stories
Success Stories March 9, 2026

From training to enterprise: How Stacy is building a scalable poultry business

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…

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Why empowering women through agricultural training matters Blog
Blog March 8, 2026

Why empowering women through agricultural training matters

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…

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FIPS anti-slavery and human trafficking policy Strategy
Publications February 18, 2026

FIPS anti-slavery and human trafficking policy

FIPS anti-slavery and human trafficking policy by FIPS AFRICA on February 18, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures FIPS Africa has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, child labour,…

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From soil to solution: A low-cost, farmer-led breakthrough against fall armyworm in Africa Blog
Blog February 6, 2026

From soil to solution: A low-cost, farmer-led breakthrough against fall armyworm in Africa

In this blog, James Mumo, Senior Research Coordinator at FIPS Africa, reflects on the growing threat of fall armyworm and the urgent need for practical, affordable solutions for smallholder farmers.…

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Potato seed system: How PRACs are revolutionising potato farming in Kenya Potato
Potato February 6, 2026

Potato seed system: How PRACs are revolutionising potato farming in Kenya

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…

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