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FIPS Africa showcases systems-building and youth enterprise at Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 News
News September 14, 2026

FIPS Africa showcases systems-building and youth enterprise at Africa Food Systems Forum 2026

FIPS Africa showcased its work in building agricultural extension and market systems across Africa while supporting 15 young agripreneurs from Kenya to participate in the 2026 Africa Food Systems Forum…

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From pilot to scale: FIPS Africa and partners launch new three-year journey to strengthen agricultural systems in Madagascar International
International September 9, 2026

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…

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Youth profiles: Africa youth enterprise program
Publications August 28, 2026

Youth profiles: Africa youth enterprise program

Youth profiles: Africa youth enterprise program by FIPS AFRICA on August 28, 2026 Small Farms, Big Futures Youth Enterprise Programme profiles booklet, August 2026Across Africa, many young people are looking…

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Partners chart a pathway to scale Kenya’s decentralised potato seed system News
News August 24, 2026

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…

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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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