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Item Aflatoxin Control in Food and Feed: The Policy Options for Ghana(2020-05) Omari, R, Tetteh, E. K., Adams, A. & Baah-Tuahene, S., & Karbo, R. TItem Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan: 2024–2034(AUC, 2024-06) African Union CommissionThe Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan: 2024–2034 provides a continental framework for improving soil health, fertilizer access, affordability and efficiency, and sustainable agricultural productivity across Africa. Developed in the context of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, in May 2024, the Action Plan builds on previous continental commitments, including the 2006 Abuja Declaration, and responds to persistent challenges of soil degradation, nutrient depletion, low agricultural productivity, food insecurity, climate change and vulnerability to external fertilizer market shocks. The Action Plan adopts an integrated soil fertility management perspective that combines efficient mineral and organic fertilizers with improved seeds, water-use efficiency, sustainable soil management and other complementary interventions. Its overall goal is for African soils to become healthier and sustainably contribute to agricultural growth and environmental resilience. The framework is organised around four principal outcomes: strengthened policies, investment, finance and markets; improved access to and affordability of fertilizers; greater efficiency, resilience and sustainable use of fertilizer inputs alongside enhanced soil health interventions; and strengthened institutional and human capacity for sustainable soil health and fertilizer management.Item CAADP Kampala Declaration(2025-05-05) African UnionKAMPALA CAADP DECLARATION ON BUILDING RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA; the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), meeting at an Extraordinary Summit in Kampala, Uganda, from 9 to 11 January 2025, reaffirm our commitment to the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP). We recognize the urgent need to renew our efforts to advance the development of resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agrifood systems in Africa.Item CAADP Strategy & Action Plan (2026 - 2035)(2025-05-05) African UnionItem Co-Design Mobile-Based Digital Solutions for Low External Input Systems(FARA, 2025-03-28) Maria J. Restrepo Rodriguez, Rufo Roba Halake, Brigitte Kaufmann, Aiveen Donnelly & Lilli ScheiterleCo-design is guided by principles emphasizing participation and inclusion. It capitalizes collaboration with users, involving frequent testing and feedback to iteratively refine digital solutions ensuring contextual relevance through immersion in local contexts. By fostering empowerment and trust, co-design enables users to shape solutions, building and ownership. Additionally, it supports adaptability to accommodate to end users´ needs, and finally aims to ensure scalability while retaining local relevance. This brief presents a co-design framework specifically for developing mobile-based digital solutions in low external inputs systems, with an emphasis on pasture-based livestock systems.Item Eliminating the Health and Economic Effects of Aflatoxins: The Holistic Approach(FARA, 2020-04) Omari, R, Tetteh, E. K., Adams, A. & Baah-Tuahene, S.Item Fake News and Misinformation on the Agriculture Sector(2022-04) Abugri B., Brandner A., Atsu P., Kabuya D., Mvubu B. and Waleling A.Item Foresight4Food Criteria to Assess High-Quality Food Systems Foresight in Africa(Foresight4Food, 2026-02-26) Foresight4Food, FARA, ECI OxfordThe Foresight4Food Criteria for High Quality Guide (February 2026) provides a structured framework outlining standards and benchmarks for defining, assessing, and ensuring high-quality outputs, processes, or initiatives under the Foresight4Food framework. The guide establishes clear criteria intended to promote consistency, rigor, transparency, and accountability. It serves as a reference tool for practitioners, reviewers, implementing partners, and institutional stakeholders seeking to align projects or interventions with recognized quality standards. The document articulates evaluative dimensions, operational guidance, and recommended indicators to support implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.Item FOSTERING GENDER-RESPONSIVE INNOVATION ADOPTION AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN AFRICA(2024-03) Asimeng E.T, Asare-Nuamah P., Anaafo D., Beuchelt T., Donelly A., Abugri B.Item Item Item Knowledge Management (KM) Awareness(FARA, 2022-04) Abugri B., Brandner A., Atsu P., Kabuya D., Mvubu B. and Waleling A.Item Letter of Agreement between the African Union Soil Observatory (AUSO) Horizon Europe Project and the Soil Health Monitoring and Information Systems for Sustainable Soil Management in the Mediterranean Region (SOILS4MED) PRIMA Project(FARA, 2026-05) FARA, AUSO, Soils4Med, UNISS, EUThis Letter of Agreement (LoA) formalizes collaboration between the African Union Soil Observatory (AUSO) Horizon Europe Project and the SOILS4MED PRIMA Project on knowledge exchange, soil health monitoring, soil information systems, sustainable land management, and capacity building. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between African and Mediterranean institutions working to improve soil health governance, food security, and climate resilience. The agreement outlines areas of collaboration including joint research initiatives, exchange of scientific information, organization of conferences and training programs, strengthening National Soil Information Systems (NSIS) in Africa, policy engagement, and development of soil health indicators and monitoring methodologies. The LoA further defines mechanisms for intellectual property management, collaborative agreements, data sharing, acknowledgment procedures, confidentiality requirements, and governance arrangements supporting long-term cooperation between the two projects. Annex I provides a detailed framework governing background intellectual property, access rights, use conditions, and acknowledgment requirements for datasets, methodologies, soil information system architectures, mapping tools, and training materials exchanged under the collaboration.Item Organizational Knowledge Management Professionalization(FARA, 2022-04) Abugri B., Brandner A., Asiimwe E., Baijang L., Bappa M., Arunga P., and Abdulai Z.Item Promoting Climate-Smart Agricultural (CSA) Technologies for the Socio-economic Transformation of Smallholder Farmers through Commercial Circular Dairy Farming and Agribusiness in Uganda(FARA, 2025-04-28) Ssemwanga Mohammed, Nakiguli Fatumah, Kigozi Abasi, Zziwa Emmanuel, Nkumba AshrafUganda’s dairy sector can drive sustainable growth by integrating digital tools, climate-smart technologies, and zero-waste practices. As Africa faces the challenge of feeding 2 billion people by 2050, prioritizing innovative and inclusive agribusiness models is essential. Empowering women and youth with skills, resources, and market access fosters equity and drives innovation across value chains. Investments in climate-resilient technologies, such as drought-tolerant forage varieties, solar-powered irrigation, and agroforestry practices, are critical to mitigating climate risks and enhancing productivity. Expanding biogas production and recycling agricultural waste supports energy security while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation. Strengthened value chain coordination and improved digital infrastructure will ensure better market access and equitable opportunities for smallholder farmers. Aligning these efforts with national policies ensures long-term impact. Engaging stakeholders in policy development and implementation promotes ownership, driving the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices.Item Strengthen Knowledge Management Competence Centres to drive the Transformation of African Countries into Knowledge Societies(FARA, 2022-04) Abugri B., Brandner A., Asiimwe E., Baijang L., Bappa M., Arunga P., and Abdulai Z.Item Item Strengthening Knowledge Partnerships in African Agriculture(2022-04) Abugri B., Brandner A., Mbigidde V., Issa F.O., Humulane A., Yeboah M., and Hinckley E.Item