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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.
Affordable Solar Irrigation for Year-Round Farming! The Solar Irrigation Solution with Flexible Payment and Services addresses the high upfront cost of solar irrigation, limited access to suitable financing, and inadequate sales and after-sales services. By combining solar-powered irrigation pumps with flexible payment options, PAYGO and PAYOWN financing, and sales and after-sales services, the solution helps smallholder farmers access solar irrigation without bearing the full equipment cost upfront. The solution has been scaled across Ghana, Mali, Ethiopia, and Zambia since 2020, providing access to irrigation equipment, flexible payment arrangements, technical support, spare parts, and repairs.
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.
Farm-to-Feed Innovation: Turning local by-products into affordable, high-quality livestock feed Small-scale Feed Production Using Local Agricultural By-products transforms locally available agricultural and agro-industrial resources into nutritionally balanced livestock feed through locally adapted formulations, training, and appropriately selected processing equipment. The technology enables businesses, cooperatives, and farmer organizations to establish feed production and processing services adapted to local resources, infrastructure, production scale, and market demand. Local feed can be produced at approximately 34% lower cost than comparable imported feed concentrates, creating opportunities for competitive feed production, processing services, local equipment manufacturing, and supply. Initially developed and commercially deployed in Tunisia, the technology has also been implemented in Mali and Ethiopia using production configurations adapted to local conditions.
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.
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.
High-quality, disease-free seed potatoes for African farmers The Sahel Potato Innovation Package is a commercial potato production solution combining three high-performing varieties—Chieftain, AC Chaleur, and Kennebec—with the supply of Elite III disease-free seed potatoes and improved production and storage practices. The technology provides agribusinesses with a diversified portfolio to serve fresh potato, storage, and industrial processing markets. Chieftain offers high yield potential (up to 37 t/ha), AC Chaleur provides excellent storage performance with reduced post-harvest losses, and Kennebec targets processing markets due to its high total solids content. By addressing the shortage of quality planting material and improving production efficiency, the technology creates investment opportunities across seed multiplication, commercial production, storage, and potato value chain development in West Africa.
Restoring faba bean productivity by defeating Orobanche. Integrated Orobanche Management (IOM) is an integrated crop management package that combines a partially resistant faba bean variety with targeted low-dose herbicide application and complementary agronomic practices to control Orobanche crenata. By restoring productivity in infested fields, the technology reduces production risks, increases yields and profitability, and creates business opportunities for seed companies, agro-input suppliers, aggregators, processors, and investors seeking to strengthen the faba bean value chain.
Weather Impact's latest dissemination tool for the next generation of climate-smart agriculture solutions ULIZA-WI is a Telegram-based digital climate advisory chatbot developed by Weather Impact that delivers real-time, localized weather information and actionable farming advice. It enables farmers to “ask” (Uliza, meaning ask in Swahili) at any time and receive tailored guidance on key decisions such as planting, irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting. For the private sector, ULIZA-WI improves supply chain reliability by reducing climate-driven production variability and improving farmer decision-making. It strengthens productivity, reduces risk exposure, and enhances predictability of supply. The platform also generates valuable field-level data for business intelligence and risk management while enabling scalable farmer engagement. Its digital nature supports innovative business models such as subscriptions, bundled advisory services, and data-driven solutions across agricultural value chains.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
The sun’s energy at the service of your harvest The Solar Pump is a solar-powered irrigation system that uses photovoltaic (PV) pumps to lift water and irrigate crops, offering an economical and sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-powered pumps. It combines solar pumps (SIPS) with water distribution systems such as drip, sprinkler, or simple hose, and can be combined with tailored financing models to improve access for smallholder farmers. Typically operating on direct current (DC) without an inverter, it is particularly suitable for off-grid rural areas.
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.
Turning business ideas into investment-ready plans! The BID Tools is a practical, user-friendly solution for SMEs and agribusinesses to build strong business plans, test financial feasibility, and attract investment. It enables enterprises to reduce risks, improve profitability, and make smarter investment decisions in competitive markets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scan Nutrients. Get Answers. Act Fast. The AgroCares handheld Nutrient Scanner is a portable, digital tool that delivers instant nutrient analysis of soil, leaves, and feed. With a smartphone and app, agro-service providers can offer rapid testing to clients anywhere—eliminating delays and reducing costs. This creates a new revenue stream, improves customer loyalty, and supports precise input sales. With each scan, data flows to the cloud, building business intelligence for product development or advisory services. The device requires no chemicals, is easy to use, and scales efficiently across locations.
The largest free resource for biological plant protection! As markets shift toward more sustainable and environmentally responsible agriculture, agribusinesses face the dual challenge of complying with evolving regulations and meeting growing demand for safer pest control options. Yet, limited visibility and fragmented data across countries often constrain product reach and adoption. The CABI BioProtection Portal offers a solution by serving as a centralized, accessible platform—both online and offline—where businesses can showcase their officially registered bioprotection products to farmers, advisors, and institutions. By facilitating product discovery by crop and pest, the portal opens new market opportunities, strengthens regulatory transparency, and supports the expansion of eco-friendly agricultural input supply chains.
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