Fighting Against Plant Pests & Diseases in West and Central Africa
The impact of pests and emerging diseases on agricultural production is becoming alarming. The Bior...
New Project to Strengthen the Resilience of Farmers to Biological Threats
The BIORISKS project aims to help farmers anticipate and manage biological risks It is funded by the...
Food System Resilience Program Consultative Meeting, July 2020, Report
A four-day virtual stakeholder conference “Under the palaver tree: unpacking Food System Resilienc...
Independent Assessment Rates WAAPP-1C as Satisfactory
“The evidence provided in the implementation completion report (ICR) point to the success of the ...
West Africa has its Agri-Inputs Strategy
The integrated strategy is validated after an inclusive and participatory process that lasted more t...
Hybrid Millet Varieties to Boost Production in West Africa
Millet is an important staple food for most people in the Sahel and West Africa. It is an important ...
COVID-19 Disrupting Ag Research, But Actors See Opening to ‘Build Back Better’
The food system in West and Central Africa (WCA) is already facing the brunt of COVID-19. Timelines ...
Bright Future for Plant Breeding in West Africa
When about two dozen plant breeders were invited to Dakar, Senegal, in early March 2020, the primary...
While Commending CORAF, UEMOA Reaffirms Support to Agriculture Sector
The Commissioner of Agriculture of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) has praised ...
A UEMOA Investment Revitalizes the Cotton, Maize, & Livestock Sectors
According to a new report, west African cotton, maize, livestock, aquaculture, and poultry sectors...