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ROK varieties: High Yielding Climate Resilient Rice Varieties for Africa

Climate resilient ROK varieties for enhanced rice productivity and nutrition ROK 42 and ROK 43 offer commercial opportunities primarily for seed multipliers and seed sellers serving rainfed rice farmers. Reported yield advantages of approximately 20% and 15% over their respective local checks, early maturity and good grain quality support their market value. ROK 43’s aromatic grains provide additional product differentiation. Profitability depends on seed production and distribution costs, reliable supply and locally demonstrated demand.

Pre-validated 9•9

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Migration Propensity Index (MPI): A scoring tool to anticipate domestic and cross-border migration

Twelve simple questions that predict which households are most likely to migrate, for smarter development decisions The Migration Propensity Index (MPI) provides freely available methodology, questionnaires, and scoring tools to estimate the likelihood of household migration within the next 12 to 24 months. It combines two complementary indices: the internal MPI (i-MPI), which anticipates domestic migration, and the external MPI (e-MPI), which anticipates cross-border migration. Each index uses 12 to 15 simple, non-sensitive questions about observable household characteristics, including demographics, dwelling conditions, assets, and previous migration events. Responses are scored to estimate migration probability and classify households into low, medium, or high migration propensity groups. The questionnaire takes a few minutes and can be administered in person, by phone, or integrated into an existing survey. For organizations providing survey, data analysis, or targeting services, the MPI can support household-level assessment and geographic mapping. Both indices demonstrated predictive power in out-of-sample validation in Honduras.

Pre-validated 9•9

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ProvisionGard™: Insect - Blocking Package Technology

ProvisionGard™ : Protects your products, protect your brand. ProvisionGard™ enables millers, food processors, packaging manufacturers, and other food supply-chain businesses to add insect protection to existing food packaging. The treatment can be incorporated during normal packaging production, requires no major changes to filling or distribution processes, and has been reported by the provider at approximately USD 3.50 per 1,000 treated packets, creating an opportunity to reduce infestation-related returns and product losses.

Pre-validated 8•8

4

RiceMoRe: Digital rice activity monitoring and reporting system

A digital solution for monitoring and reporting rice activities RiceMoRe is a web- and mobile-based digital system for monitoring and managing rice production activities across farmers, cooperatives, and production networks. It standardizes and georeferences farm-level data to track production progress, farming practices, and performance, consolidate information across farms, and support traceability, sustainability monitoring, and greenhouse gas emissions estimation.

Pre-validated 8•9

5

CRAM varieties: High Yielding Climate Resilient Upland Rice Varieties for Africa

Climate resilient CRAM varieties for enhanced rice productivity for African farmers CRAM presents a strong commercial opportunity, particularly for seed multipliers and seed sellers. The availability of 11.5 tonnes of G4 foundation seed provides a concrete entry point for seed multiplication, while seed production can generate around 50% ROI. For farmers and downstream actors, CRAM combines high yield potential (up to 5 t/ha), early maturity (101–104 days), drought and disease resistance, and good grain and cooking quality. These characteristics can support farmer demand and create opportunities across the seed and rice value chains.

Pre-validated 9•8

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Integrated Rice-Field Pond System (IRFPS): Linking Rice, Fish, Vegetables and Livestock

Supporting Year-Round Food and Water Availability while Diversifying Farm Income and Building Climate Resilience The Integrated Rice-Field Pond System (IRFPS) is a low-input integrated farming system that enables farmers and farm businesses to generate more value from existing ricefield ponds by combining rice, fish, vegetables and, where appropriate, livestock production. Improved pond–ricefield connectivity, water and fish habitat management support diversified production from the same farm resources, with documented increases of 57% in rice yields to 3.45 t/ha and 67% in fish yields to about 65 kg/pond.

Pre-validated 8•7

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Farming with Alternative Pollinators: Integrated Pollinator Habitat for Sustainable Agriculture

Boost yields. Protect biodiversity. Increase profits. Farming with Alternative Pollinators (FAP) helps farmers improve productivity and profitability by increasing pollinator abundance and supporting natural pest management. The approach replaces non-commercial conservation practices with economically valuable habitat plants that generate additional income while enhancing crop performance. Businesses can leverage FAP to promote sustainable production systems, develop green value chains, and support resilient farming communities.

Pre-validated 8•7

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FarmRise: Digital Platform for Advisory and Crop Management

Expert farming solutions at your fingertips FarmRise is a digital platform that connects farmers with agricultural input providers, agrodealers, advisors, and other value chain actors through a mobile-based digital infrastructure. The platform enables farmer registration, delivers personalized agronomic advisory services, provides weather-based recommendations, supports AI-powered crop disease diagnosis, verifies agricultural products, and facilitates access to agricultural solutions and services. By digitizing farmer interactions and generating valuable agricultural data, FarmRise improves service delivery efficiency, strengthens market visibility, supports data-driven commercial decisions, and enables private sector actors to better understand farmer needs, optimize outreach, and improve engagement across the agricultural value chain. Its mobile-based functionality supports service access and market reach, including in rural farming communities.

Pre-validated 9•9

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TOKYO8: Microbial Soil Health Activator for Enhanced Crop Productivity

Activating Soil Life for Sustainable Productivity The concept of TOKYO8 is rooted in 35 years of microbial research conducted by Taiyo Yuka, a company specializing in detoxifying high-concentration sludge from Tokyo’s urban centers. By leveraging this expertise, they developed a liquid microbial preparation designed to restore the natural relationship between plants and soil organisms, which has been weakened by modern conventional farming methods using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Originally developed to revive degraded soils, the technology improves nutrient availability and is highly effective across a wide range of Crops, with documented success in increasing the yields of Rice, Maize, Onion, Potato, and Tomato by up to 20%. Since its introduction in Africa in 2021, TOKYO8 has expanded to more than 13 African countries through an innovative local production franchise model. With operational production units already established in Malawi, the technology combines proven field performance with scalable manufacturing and distribution opportunities, creating sustainable business growth across the agricultural value chain.

Pre-validated 8•8

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FeSeRWAM: Fertilizer and Seed Recommendations Map for West Africa

FeSeRWAM, Smart Recommendations to Optimize Your Farming Practices! FeSeRWAM is a digital platform that helps users choose the best seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural practices suited to their crops and local farming conditions. It helps agribusinesses identify and promote the most appropriate combinations of inputs for different crops and agricultural regions. The platform helps agricultural product distributors, seed companies, fertilizer blenders, and agricultural service providers improve their customer service and make better business decisions. By providing reliable, validated recommendations, FeSeRWAM helps companies build farmers’ trust, expand their market opportunities, and improve the effectiveness of their products and services.

Pre-validated 8•9

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e-pineA: Digital Supply Chain Solution for Pineapple Market Access and Traceability

e-pineA is the ideal solution to facilitate market access for agricultural products and reduce post-harvest losses e-pineA is a digital supply chain platform that connects pineapple producers to local and international buyers, providing real-time data on field maturity, expected yields, and harvest timing. The technology enables consistent, high-quality supply, reduces post-harvest losses, and improves traceability for international market compliance. Agribusinesses and exporters benefit from better procurement planning, efficient inventory management, and access to reliable market intelligence, increasing profitability and reducing operational risks. Investors can leverage the scalable business model and market-driven growth opportunities.

Pre-validated 9•9

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iSAT: Intelligent Agricultural Systems Advisory Tool for Climate Risk Management and Farm Decision-Making

Turning climate forecasts into actionable farm guidance! iSAT (Intelligent Agricultural Systems Advisory Tool) is a digital climate-informed decision-support platform that enables the delivery of highly targeted, location- and crop-specific agricultural advisories. Built on decision tree logic and climate data analytics, it converts complex climate forecasts into actionable recommendations that support farm-level decision-making. The tool helps optimize agricultural practices across the season by guiding users on crop selection, planting dates, input use, pest and disease management, and responses to changing weather conditions, thereby reducing uncertainty and improving operational efficiency in climate-sensitive farming systems.

Pre-validated 8•7

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CoPs: Community of Practices for Climate Advisory Services in Livestock

Turning climate information into coordinated action for resilient livestock systems The Community of Practice (CoP) is a collaborative platform that converts climate and agropastoral data into reliable, actionable advisory services for farmers and livestock keepers, improving decision-making in climate-sensitive agricultural value chains. It ensures coordinated and consistent climate information delivery across institutions and channels, reducing uncertainty and improving trust in advisory services. By integrating digital tools such as the AgData Hub and leveraging scalable dissemination systems, the CoP creates opportunities for data-driven solutions, service innovation, and partnerships. It ultimately supports more resilient agricultural markets, reduced climate risk exposure, and improved productivity across rural supply chains.

Pre-validated 8•7

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Index-Based Agricultural Insurance for Climate Risk Management

Protect farmers’ investment from weather shocks Index-based insurance is a financial product that protects farmers against weather risks such as drought or excess rainfall. It uses data from weather stations or satellites to detect when a shock occurs. In practice, farmers pay a premium before the season. If the defined weather threshold is reached during the season, payouts are automatically sent—without field inspections or claims—allowing farmers to recover and continue production.

Pre-validated 9•7

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Urochloa (Brachiaria) hybrid forage grasses for grazing and fodder markets

High-biomass pasture that animals digest easily A practical forage product line for seed companies, fodder producers, and dairy/beef value chains. These hybrids support seed sales and hay production by delivering high biomass and good feed quality when managed well. (Cut-and-carry suitability is especially strong for Cobra due to its erect growth habit.)

Pre-validated 9•8

5

Drought-resilient Urochloa forage for year-round livestock feeding

Better grass. Better livestock. Urochloa grasses are a profitable venture for forage producers and seed companies. The cultivars—Basilisk, MG‑4, Piatá and Xaraes—are public goods, so seeds are available through private suppliers without royalty fees. Each hectare can yield 8–15 t of dried forage with 8–15 % protein. Deep roots allow the grasses to stay green during dry spells and thrive on poor or acidic soils. Stands can be harvested every 8–12 weeks, producing fresh forage, hay or silage. In Kenya, initial costs of around USD 1 116 per hectare were recouped quickly, with profits of USD 1 384–1 899 per hectare. Demand is strong because the grasses boost milk yields and weight gain. Businesses should plan for weed control during establishment and invest in equipment for cutting and baling.

Pre-validated 9•8

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High-biomass Megathyrsus (Panicum) forage cultivars for cut-and-carry and grazing

High-biomass, drought-tolerant forage for reliable feed all year Seasonal feed shortages and climate variability limit livestock productivity in smallholder systems. Megathyrsus maximus cultivars (Mombasa, Tanzania, Massai) offer a high-yielding (10–20 t DM/ha/year), drought-tolerant forage with good nutritional quality, ensuring reliable year-round feed supply. Their deep root systems also improve soil structure and reduce erosion, supporting more resilient and sustainable livestock production.

Pre-validated 9•8

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My Farm Trees: A Digital Platform for Inclusive and Resilient Landscape Restoration

Digital transparency and incentives for resilient landscape restoration My Farm Trees (MFT) is a digital platform that supports the restoration of forest landscapes by ensuring complete traceability, from seed collection to tree growth, using blockchain technology. It combines three mobile applications dedicated to seed collection, nursery management, and planting monitoring. Connected to a central dashboard, it guarantees quality control and data verification and facilitates digital payments to reward those involved in restoration. Developed by the Bioversity International Alliance and CIAT, MFT promotes the use of local species, improves livelihoods, and contributes to climate resilience. After Cameroon and Kenya, the platform is now being extended to other countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Pre-validated 9•9

5

AWD: Alternate Wetting and Drying Irrigation System

Dry Out the Methane. Green Up Your Harvest. Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) is an easy, low-cost water-saving method for growing rice. Instead of keeping the rice field continuously flooded, farmers let the field dry out for several days between irrigations. The timing is guided by a simple field water tube (often bamboo or a PVC pipe) installed in the paddy. When the water level inside this tube drops to 15 cm below the soil surface, it is time to irrigate again. This alternating cycle cuts water use by about 25–30%, and helps reduce methane (a powerful greenhouse gas). By using AWD, farmers save money on irrigation costs (less pumping or water fees) while producing the same amount of rice, making them more resilient to water scarcity.

Validated

5

Climate-Smart and Market-Preferred Yam Varieties

More yield, better quality, stronger resilience! Improved yam varieties present profitable business opportunities across the yam value chain — from seed multiplication to commercial production, processing, and marketing. With high yields, early maturity, and uniform, market-preferred tubers, they offer reliable raw materials for food processors and attractive products for traders.

Pre-validated 9•7

4

Physical and visual diagnosis: Identification of Fall Armyworm

Spot the Pest, Stop the Damage For agribusinesses, FAW identification tools enhance the value of services and products. Companies can integrate pest ID training and materials (e.g., distributing FAW picture guides) alongside seeds and agro-inputs. This helps clients avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment, which builds trust and customer loyalty. Tech startups are using tools like mobile apps with image recognition features to quickly confirm the pest from a photo. Providing quick, reliable pest identification adds a competitive edge, driving demand for appropriate solutions and positioning the business as an essential knowledge partner.

Pre-validated 9•9

5

SRE: Seed Requirement Estimation Tool for Sweetpotato

Optimize Seed Supply with SRE! The SRE Tool is a business planning aid for seed enterprises. It forecasts seed demand, aligns production with market size, and prevents over- or under-supply—improving profitability and attracting investment.

Pre-validated 9•7

3

Improved Cowpea Varieties: Short Duration White Cowpea Varieties for Boiled Grain Market

High-yielding, early maturing, and striga-resistant cowpea varieties for farmers! IITA’s improved cowpea varieties present a lucrative opportunity for agribusiness and seed companies. These varieties mature early within 65–76 days, produce high yields above 1.5 t/ha, and are resistant to Striga, Alectra, and key diseases. With attractive, fast-cooking white seeds preferred by consumers, they meet growing market demand. By investing in these varieties, businesses can capture a stable and profitable market, increase seed sales, and support farmers in achieving higher productivity and income.

Pre-validated 9•7

4

MandiPlus: Cutting dipping in insecticides for management of cassava whiteflies

Dip once, Defend for months – MandiPlus controls whiteflies, reduces viruses and boosts cassava yield MandiPlus is a simple and effective technology for treating cassava cuttings by soaking them in a solution containing insecticide, fungicide, and a binder. This treatment protects the cuttings from whiteflies and viral diseases such as Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD). The technology significantly reduces pest populations (up to 79% reduction in whiteflies), lowers disease incidence, improves sprouting, and increases cassava root yields by up to 78%. It is a practical method for smallholder farmers and contributes to safer, more sustainable cassava production with increased economic benefits. For example, farmers using MandiPlus-treated cuttings in Tanzania see yield increases valued at over USD 3,000 per hectare compared to untreated planting material, with treatment costs around USD 600 per hectare. This technology is best suited for tropical humid and subhumid zones where cassava is widely grown. MandiPlus is recommended as part of integrated pest management to help manage whiteflies and the viruses they transmit, thereby enhancing productivity and farmer livelihoods.

Pre-validated 9•7

3

Farmbetter: 3-in-1 Digital Advisory Platform

Smart farming support—anytime, anywhere. farmbetter helps cooperatives and agribusinesses improve supply chain performance through digital advisory and farmer engagement tools. The 3-in-1 platform enables field agents to support more farmers, ensures consistent production practices, and provides dashboards to track member progress and improve input or output coordination. Cooperatives gain loyalty, processors improve quality and volumes, and both reduce extension costs, while boosting climate resilience and productivity across their networks.

Pre-validated 9•8

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Regions

Middle Africa

Western Africa

Eastern Africa

Northern Africa

Southern Africa

Commodity groups

Animal production

Aromatic and stimulant crops

Cereals

Fruits

Legumes

Oilseed crops

Roots and tubers

Vegetables

Temperature

Moisture level

Sustainable Development Goals