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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intense Heat, Rich Aroma, Market Ready! This group of round pepper varieties delivers high heat, rich aroma, and consistent fruit quality—ideal for commercial production. Seed companies, aggregators, and processors can meet growing demand for flavorful peppers in both fresh and processed markets. Their uniform size, strong taste profile, and bright colour make them a great fit for spice blends, chili pastes, powders, and packaged retail products.
Strong Against Disease, Hot on the Market. This group of long pepper varieties are high-yielding, disease-resistant pepper varieties developed for commercial success in tropical climates. It thrives in hot, disease-prone zones with stable yields and high market appeal (medium heat, rich in Vitamin C). With up to 345% ROI on a 1-hectare investment and suitability for fresh and processed markets, PS PEP 1 offers strong business potential for seed companies, aggregators, processors, and input dealers seeking reliable returns and market growth.
Biochar, a powerfully circular way to fight climate change Sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural productivity is hampered by degraded soils and high input losses. Over 40% of soils lack structure and nutrients, limiting their ability to retain water and fertiliser. Farmers typically use only 20 kg of fertiliser per hectare—far below the global average—resulting in low returns on investment. Meanwhile, the region's dependence on biomass for energy creates environmental and supply chain risks due to deforestation. Biochar presents a business opportunity to deliver value-added products and services that tackle both soil health and sustainable energy use. As a soil enhancer, it increases nutrient retention and fertilizer efficiency, helping farmers maximize yields and reduce costs. As a carbon-rich material, it aligns with green investment and carbon market initiatives. Investing in biochar solutions opens the door to scalable, climate-smart agri-business models.
Unleashing the Power of High-Yielding Orange Maize Across Africa! The new maize variety, born out of agricultural innovation, has been developed to address specific challenges faced in maize cultivation in Africa. Engineered with features such as early maturity, increased resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, and adaptation to the African climate, this variety aims to enhance maize yields and production sustainability. By incorporating modern farming practices, it provides a promising solution to improve food security in the region and promote agriculture resilient to environmental changes.
Unleash Prosperity with Our Drought-Tolerant White Grain Sorghum Hybrid This groundbreaking technology in high-yielding white grain sorghum hybrids represents an innovative response to critical challenges in sorghum cultivation. Developed in the context of a growing need for high-quality, abundant sorghum production, this exceptional variety delivers significantly increased yields compared to traditional methods. Its advantage lies not only in its capacity to produce more but also in its adaptability to changing environmental conditions, including enhanced resistance to water stress. This technology redefines the standard for sorghum cultivation by providing a versatile and reliable solution for farmers, ensuring plentiful and quality harvests across diverse climatic contexts.
High yielding orange maize hybrid, medium maturity with high field tolerance to drought The Orange maize hybrid technology is an improved variety of maize offering high yields of up to 10 tons per hectare. It stands out for its tolerance to foliar diseases, especially blight, and its drought resistance. This hybrid variety has the potential for double yields compared to an Open-Pollinated Variety (OPV), providing farmers with a significantly higher return on investment. It addresses challenges such as low yields, the dual-purpose option for grain and fodder, and moisture stress.
NERICA: Higher Yields, Resilience, and Profitability for African Farmers. NERICA varieties mark a pivotal shift in African agriculture. Bred by crossing native landraces with Asian rice, they deliver higher yields and robust resistance to pests and diseases compared to conventional varieties. Their innate resilience to nutrient and water limitations makes them a strategic asset for enhancing farmers' productivity and profitability while reducing reliance on staple food imports. With lowland NERICA tailored for valleys and floodplains with sporadic water stress, and upland NERICA ideal for hilltops and elevated plateaus facing more frequent challenges, this technology is reshaping farming landscapes across Sub-Saharan Africa. It empowers farmers with a reliable, high-yielding resource that not only boosts food security but also drives economic stability in the region.
Secure Shelters, Thriving Flocks Small Ruminant Containment in Protective Sheds is a technology developed to address the challenges faced by small-scale livestock farmers. It offers a cost-effective solution for protecting goats and sheep from predators, inclement weather, and the spread of diseases to humans. By providing simple shelter options using locally available materials, this technology significantly improves the well-being and productivity of these small ruminants while remaining affordable for resource-constrained farmers.
Strong Crops, Healthy People The technology "Millet and Sorghum Varieties for Better Nutrition and Stress Resistance" addresses the pressing issue of low millet and sorghum yields in Africa, resulting in food insecurity and malnutrition. It offers new, high-yielding, bio-fortified varieties that can withstand drought, heat, and pests. These innovations not only enhance food production but also improve taste, cooking qualities, and potential for value addition and marketing, with applications spanning from food and feed to brewing and biofuels. This technology is crucial for sustainable agricultural development and climate resilience in the region.
Wheat cultivation in high temperature regions ICARDA has developed heat and drought-tolerant wheat varieties. These varieties mature in 90 days, resist heat, drought, diseases, and pests, and increase wheat grain harvests. They are tested and adapted to local conditions before release. This innovation benefits farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.