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Farmers in Madagascar and Burundi adapt FIPS potato model News
News July 29, 2026

Farmers in Madagascar and Burundi adapt FIPS potato model

FIPS Africa's philosophy is that smallholder farmers adopt innovations with greater confidence when they can see them working in their own farms. This is why FIPS supports Village-Based Advisers to…

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Kwale County smallholders to benefit from FIPS and partners’ push on soil health News
News July 28, 2026

Kwale County smallholders to benefit from FIPS and partners’ push on soil health

Over the past seven years, FIPS Africa has been testing a series of approaches to improve soil fertility in smallholder farming systems.In early July 2026, FIPS convened a meeting of…

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FIPS Africa showcases climate-smart farming solutions at Makueni Agricultural and Trade Fair News
News July 21, 2026

FIPS Africa showcases climate-smart farming solutions at Makueni Agricultural and Trade Fair

FIPS Africa joined the County Government of Makueni, development partners, exhibitors, farmers and other stakeholders at the 2026 Makueni Agricultural and Trade Fair held at Makindu Showground.At its stand, FIPS…

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FIPS Africa partners with grassroots journalists to strengthen farmer access to trusted agricultural information News
News July 9, 2026

FIPS Africa partners with grassroots journalists to strengthen farmer access to trusted agricultural information

FIPS Africa has held a media briefing with grassroots journalists from Kakamega, Busia, and Bungoma counties to strengthen collaboration with local media in taking practical agricultural information to smallholder farmers…

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FIPS Africa strengthens partner capacity across sub-Saharan Africa through hands-on learning exchange in Kenya International
International April 23, 2026

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…

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From curiosity to opportunity: how peer learning is helping Eliud grow his future Success stories
Success Stories April 21, 2026

From curiosity to opportunity: how peer learning is helping Eliud grow his future

At just 19, Eliud from Tezo in Kilifi County is demonstrating what is possible when young people are allowed to learn, test ideas, and grow. During an exchange visit, he…

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FIPS Africa and Nakuru County launch 100 Diffused Light Stores and agribusiness equipment for youth News
News April 16, 2026

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 CountyFIPS Africa, in partnership with the Nakuru County Government, has launched 100 Diffused Light Stores…

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Réseau Burundi 2000 Plus joins FIPS Africa Community of Practice to expand farmer support in Burundi International
International April 16, 2026

Réseau Burundi 2000 Plus joins FIPS Africa Community of Practice to expand farmer support in Burundi

Partnership overviewRéseau 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…

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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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