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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 Youth enterprise
Youth enterprise 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 Gender
Gender 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 March 18, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures FIPS Africa has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, child labour,…

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

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

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…

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FIPS code of conduct Strategy
Publications February 4, 2026

FIPS code of conduct

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…

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FIPS whistle-blowing policy Strategy
Publications February 2, 2026

FIPS whistle-blowing policy

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…

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Regenerating soils, empowering farmers: Innovations in soil health for Western Kenya Soil health
Publications December 16, 2025

Regenerating soils, empowering farmers: Innovations in soil health for Western Kenya

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…

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