In late 2013, CTA embarked on a journey to discover what innovations in agriculture were taking place under the radar in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific (ACP). The project aimed to unearth and boost the awareness of the many innovations that research organisations, universities, extension services and farmers have developed and are being used by smallholder farmers.

More than 250 submissions were received from 49 countries. The final Top 20 innovations were selected through an exhaustive and inclusive process: after a panel of experts from ACP regions and Europe shortlisted the best 40 projects, it was farmers' organisations from Africa and the Caribbean who decided on the final 20 which are now showcased. The winning case innovators were each given a grant of €5,000 to document and elaborate their innovative projects and invited to a cross-learning workshop to finalize their posters, brochures and guidebooks.

Now CTA has also released a paperback collection presenting these inspiring innovation stories along with carefully selected promotional material. 

Download a free copy here.

To download the colourful easy-to-print posters illustrating each innovation, click here.