- IFAD’s Annual Report and Highlights for 2016 have just been published. People from across the organization have contributed and the report contains a wealth of information on the year’s work and results – stories, facts, figures and analysis. Here’s a snapshot of the ongoing portfolio and new…
- Young professionals for agriculture can't stop, won't stop! In this edition,YPARD Nigeria just held its first YPARD Cafe while YPARD RDC completed its midterm evaluation. Additionally, YPARD Spain has initiated an awareness campaign against the destructive Xylella fastidiosa while YPARD Uganda and…
- The world is facing a major shift in demographics. By 2050, Africa will be home to a billion young people. With so many youth concentrated in Africa, countries have the advantage of large working-age populations, which provides the potential to capitalise on the ‘demographic dividend’ for economic…
- Seed sector professionals have said that businesses selling improved varieties and high quality cassava stems for cultivation could help African farmers significantly raise their productivity. This will mean more Naira from the same land, inputs and effort. The benefits of this raised productivity…