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Boost yields. Protect biodiversity. Increase profits. Farming with Alternative Pollinators (FAP) is a biodiversity-based agricultural approach that enhances crop productivity while conserving pollinator populations and ecosystem services. By integrating marketable habitat-enhancing plants into farming systems, FAP supports natural pollination, reduces pest pressure, and increases farmer income. The approach provides policymakers with a scalable solution to promote sustainable agriculture, strengthen food security, and protect biodiversity.
Expert farming solutions at your fingertips FarmRise is a digital platform that connects farmers with agricultural advisors, agrodealers, input providers, and other agricultural service providers. The platform enables farmer registration, personalized agronomic advisory, localized weather forecasting, AI-powered crop disease diagnosis, agricultural product verification, and access to digital product information and agricultural events. By centralizing farmer profiles, farm information, and digital service records, FarmRise improves access to reliable agricultural information, strengthens engagement between farmers and service providers, and supports more efficient service delivery and decision-making. Its mobile-based capabilities ensure reliable access to digital farming services, including in rural and low-connectivity environments.
High-quality, disease-free seed potatoes for African farmers The Sahel Potato Innovation Package is an improved potato seed system solution designed to strengthen national potato production, food security, and agricultural transformation. It introduces three tested and adapted varieties—Chieftain, AC Chaleur, and Kennebec—supported by high-quality Elite III seed potatoes and improved production practices. The technology contributes to increased adoption of certified planting material, diversification of national potato varieties, reduced dependence on imported potatoes, and stronger local seed systems. With short production cycles (90–105 days) and proven adaptability to local conditions, the package supports national strategies for increased productivity, food self-sufficiency, and sustainable agricultural development.
Restoring faba bean productivity by defeating Orobanche. Integrated Orobanche Management (IOM) is a research-validated and scalable solution designed to address one of the most severe biological constraints to faba bean production. By effectively controlling Orobanche crenata, the technology restores agricultural productivity, improves household food and nutrition security, increases farmer incomes, and supports sustainable farming systems through improved soil fertility and crop rotations. It is well suited for integration into national extension services, seed systems, and pulse development programs.
Smart soil moisture monitoring for improved water-use efficiency, crop performance, and climate resilience. Finapp Soil Moisture Probe supports sustainable water resource management by enabling efficient irrigation scheduling and reducing agricultural water waste. The technology contributes to climate adaptation, water conservation, and improved agricultural productivity while helping address increasing pressure on freshwater resources.
Weather Impact's latest dissemination tool for the next generation of climate-smart agriculture solutions ULIZA-WI is a scalable digital extension tool that provides farmers with real-time, localized climate and weather information through a simple chatbot interface on Telegram. It supports timely and informed decision-making in farming activities, improving resilience to climate variability. For governments, it strengthens agricultural extension systems by expanding access to advisory services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. It contributes to improved food security, higher productivity, and better climate risk management. The platform supports the modernization of public agricultural services and aligns with national digital transformation and climate adaptation strategies. It also improves inclusion by reaching farmers in local languages and remote regions, although barriers such as connectivity, literacy, and device access remain important considerations.
FeSeRWAM, Smart Recommendations to Optimize Your Farming Practices! FeSeRWAM is a digital platform that helps users select the best seeds, the most suitable fertilizers, and the most appropriate agricultural practices based on their crops and local farming conditions. It helps government authorities improve agricultural planning, strengthen extension services, and support evidence-based policies. The platform supports input subsidy programs, fertilizer recommendations, and the promotion of improved seed varieties adapted to local agricultural conditions. By providing reliable recommendations, FeSeRWAM helps public institutions improve agricultural productivity, food security, and the delivery of advisory services.
e-pineA is the ideal solution to facilitate market access for agricultural products and reduce post-harvest losses e-pineA strengthens agricultural value chains by supporting smallholder market access, improving production quality, and reducing post-harvest losses. The platform generates traceable, auditable data that aids in monitoring compliance with national and international standards, supporting policy formulation, export promotion, and food security initiatives. By enhancing coordination between farmers, cooperatives, and buyers, e-pineA helps optimize supply chains, reduce economic losses, and increase national competitiveness in the pineapple sector.
Edible Sweetpotato Leaves for Food Security Nutusweetleaves supports nutrition-sensitive agricultural programs and food security initiatives by providing a dual-purpose crop that addresses vitamin A, iron, and other micronutrient deficiencies. Its drought tolerance and ability to provide edible leaves during dry periods make it an important crop for seasonal food gaps. Integrating this technology into homestead and community gardens, providing clean planting material, and training farmers on conservation and harvesting strengthens household nutrition, reduces hunger periods, and promotes climate-resilient 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.
Bringing farmers, vets, and institutions together to scale livestock vaccination! Innovation Platforms (IPs) support government-led livestock vaccination programs by coordinating public veterinary services, local authorities, private veterinarians, vaccine producers, and farmer organizations. They strengthen planning, monitoring, and accountability of vaccination campaigns, improve communication along the vaccine delivery chain, and help increase vaccination coverage to achieve disease control and herd immunity targets.
High-biomass pasture that animals digest easily A scalable option to reduce dry-season feed gaps, stabilize livestock productivity, and support fodder markets. Cayman adds value for wet or flood-prone zones due to waterlogging tolerance.
Better grass. Better livestock. Governments seeking to improve feed security and livestock productivity can promote Urochloa cultivars. Basilisk, MG‑4, Piatá and Xaraes are climate‑smart grasses developed from African germplasm and registered for commercial use in Kenya. They produce 8–15 t per hectare per year of nutritious forage (8–15 % protein). Because they tolerate acidic and poor soils and survive dry seasons, they provide a reliable supply of feed. Dense cover protects soil, reduces erosion and increases organic matter. Supporting these grasses can reduce feed imports, improve milk and meat production, create jobs in hay and seed businesses and empower women and youth. Public investments in seed systems, extension services and pest management research will enhance uptake.
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.
Practical knowledge for profitable soybean farming! This innovation consists of a structured Good Agronomic Practices (GAPs) for soybean farmers that promotes practical knowledge on site selection, planting techniques, fertilizer use, weed management, pest and disease control, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. By strengthening farmers’ technical capacity. The approach increases soybean productivity, supports food and nutrition security through access to plant protein, improves farmer incomes, and contributes to soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation.
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.
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.
Easy Water Access for Every Smallholder The Shallow Groundwater Tube well is a simple and economical technology for exploiting shallow groundwater (up to 20 m), particularly suited to floodplain areas with sedimentary formations. It involves manually drilling or jetting a narrow hole fitted with a PVC pipe (50 or 63 mm), from which water is pumped using a small, low-power pump powered by fuel or solar energy. This solution provides small farmers with efficient access to water for irrigation during the dry season, covering up to 1 ha, and also meets agricultural and watering needs. Easy to implement, inexpensive, and compatible with solar pumping, the technology increases water autonomy, reduces dependence on fossil fuels, and supports sustainable and resilient agriculture, provided that local hydrogeological conditions are well understood.
The Fast Track to Climate-Smart Farming Zainer supports climate-resilient crop production by mechanizing one of the most labor-intensive stages of Zai farming. Using a 5 hp petrol engine, it enables rapid establishment of Zai planting holes that capture and retain rainfall, reducing labor needs from 300 to 40 hours per hectare and facilitating wider adoption of the practice in dry and arid environments.
More yield, better quality, stronger resilience! Improved yam varieties are high-yielding, resilient, and consumer-preferred genotypes developed by IITA and national research partners. They support food security goals, increase farmer incomes, and reduce reliance on imported staples. With early maturity and resistance to pests, diseases, and drought, they present a strategic solution for national agricultural development.
Spot the Pest, Stop the Damage Governments use standardized FAW ID guides to ensure extension agents and farmers across the country are working with the same information to recognize FAW. This consistency improves surveillance, allowing local officers to confirm new sightings rapidly and enabling a quicker government response. Proper identification prevents unnecessary pesticide use on harmless insects, supporting governmental goals to reduce chemical misuse. Investing in nationwide FAW ID training builds a grassroots early warning system, allowing officials to pinpoint small infestations and coordinate control operations quickly, thereby protecting the national maize crop.
Turning business ideas into investment-ready plans! The Business Investment Decision (BID) Tools provides a structured platform for strengthening policy-driven investment readiness and financial accountability in the agricultural sector. By supporting enterprises in building evidence-based business plans, it equips governments with reliable data to design policies that stimulate private sector growth and improve resource allocation.
Optimize Seed Supply with SRE! The SRE Tool enables governments and national research institutes to plan seed supply systems for sweetpotato, cassava, and yam with reliable forecasts. It reduces mismatches between demand and production, preventing wastage, shortages, and farmer reliance on informal seed sources.
High-yielding, early maturing, and striga-resistant cowpea varieties for farmers! The improved cowpea varieties developed by IITA provide a government-ready solution to enhance food security, nutrition, and farmer resilience. These varieties mature early, produce over 1.5 t/ha, and resist major pests and diseases. They also contribute to rural income growth and nutritional improvement due to their high protein content. Adoption of these varieties aligns with national agricultural policies, supports smallholder farmers, and strengthens resilience to climate change.
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