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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.
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.
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.
Scan Nutrients. Get Answers. Act Fast. AgroCares’ Nutrient Scanner is a field-ready solution for rapid soil and crop nutrient testing. The handheld device provides instant results through a smartphone app, enabling extension officers to deliver timely, data-driven fertilizer recommendations. It reduces dependency on distant laboratories and supports national goals on soil health, productivity, and climate-smart agriculture. Governments can integrate the scanner into public advisory programs, subsidy targeting, or soil mapping efforts to reach more farmers with less cost.
Yam leaf-bud cuttings, rapid quality seed production! The Leaf-bud Cuttings technology is a strategic solution to increase yam productivity and food security by enabling the rapid multiplication of seed yam from vine segments rather than bulky tubers. This approach addresses a key constraint in yam production—limited access to quality planting material—by producing 100–300 new plants from a single vine, reducing the reliance on food-grade tubers for propagation. For governments, this means stronger national food systems, reduced vulnerability to climate shocks and conflict-related seed loss, and improved farmer resilience. Integrating this technology into national seed programs and extension systems will support broader agricultural development goals.
Catch the Rain, Grow with the Grain! The Demi-lune (half-moon) technology is a simple land restoration method used mainly in arid and semi-arid regions. By digging semi-circular pits to capture rainwater and restore soil fertility, it tackles land degradation, water scarcity, and low productivity. First used in Burkina Faso in the 1980s, it has spread to Niger, Mali, Chad, and Senegal. Suitable for millet, sorghum, and legumes, it boosts yields and soil health, helps farmers adapt to climate change, and supports SDGs like No Poverty and Climate Action.
Transforming Cassava Farming Through Entrepreneurial Innovation! Cassava is a staple crop in Sub-Saharan Africa, crucial for food security and income generation. However, traditional cassava seed systems have been informal and unsustainable, relying on farmer-to-farmer sharing and sporadic free distributions by governments and NGOs. This approach has led to the widespread use of low-quality, disease-prone planting materials, resulting in reduced yields and limited adoption of improved varieties. The Cassava Seed Entrepreneur (CSE) Business Model offers a structured, market-driven solution to revitalize the cassava seed system. It empowers rural men, women, and youth to become certified seed entrepreneurs who produce and sell high-quality cassava planting materials. By integrating training, digital tools, and strategic partnerships, the model ensures the availability of clean, certified seeds, enhancing productivity and livelihoods.
Structure, Trace, Scale & Connect with Solutions eProd is a digital supply chain management platform designed for agriculture. It helps organizations register farmers, monitor production, ensure traceability, and manage payments efficiently. The system is modular, works offline, and integrates easily with other digital tools.
Build an efficient seed system! Seed Tracker is a digital tool that supports national efforts to strengthen seed systems. It provides a transparent, traceable, and secure platform for managing certified seed—from registration to inspection, certification, and distribution—supporting better regulation, planning, and farmer access to quality seed.
Improved cassava varieties crucial for enhancing food security, increasing farmer incomes, and reducing poverty in Africa. The technology is a market-driven cassava breeding system that develops improved varieties based on market needs, such as for fresh consumption, processing, or biofortification. It involves stakeholder input, standard breeding methods, and regulatory collaboration for variety release. Adoption is promoted through trials, launch events, and media campaigns, aligning breeding with market demand to boost cassava productivity and value chain performance.
Zaï pits are a traditional water-harvesting technique used in the Sahel to combat low rainfall, soil degradation, and poor soil fertility. By digging small pits that trap rainwater and organic matter, farmers can improve moisture retention, nutrient availability, and crop yields by 60–90%. This cost-effective method enables the rehabilitation of degraded lands and enhances the resilience of millet and sorghum crops. When combined with other soil and water conservation techniques, Zaï pits significantly contribute to sustainable dryland agriculture.
Intense Heat, Rich Aroma, Market Ready! These aromatic and pungent round pepper varieties support national goals in nutrition, agricultural growth, and market access. Their adaptability to hot climates and high consumer appeal make them ideal for boosting domestic production, income generation, and value-added processing. Governments can integrate them into public seed programs, nutrition campaigns, and rural entrepreneurship schemes.
Strong Against Disease, Hot on the Market. This group of long pepper varieties are high-yielding, disease-resistant pepper varieties for heat-prone, disease-affected regions. It boosts national food production with yields up to 6.78 t/ha and resists multiple major diseases (CMV, Phytophthora, Anthracnose). The variety supports food security, reduces pesticide use, and improves climate resilience. Its integration into national seed and extension systems can enhance smallholder income, empower women, and align with national goals on nutrition, resilience, and inclusive agricultural growth.
Biochar, a powerfully circular way to fight climate change Africa faces a dual challenge: degraded soils and limited energy access. Over 40% of the continent’s soils have poor structure and low nutrient reserves, making them unable to retain water or fertilisers effectively. Most farmers can afford only 20 kg of fertiliser per hectare—well below the global average of 135 kg—and much of it is lost due to poor soil retention, driving up production costs and reducing yields. At the same time, 70% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa depends on biomass like firewood and charcoal for cooking, leading to deforestation and environmental degradation. These intertwined issues threaten national food security, energy sustainability, and climate resilience. Biochar offers a strategic, climate-smart solution that improves soil fertility, enhances fertiliser efficiency, reduces reliance on forest biomass, and captures carbon. Supporting biochar initiatives could strengthen agricultural productivity while meeting national climate and energy goals.
long lasting banana nicknamed 'kiwangazi' by farmers. The KABANA 6H/NARITA7 is a high-yielding banana hybrid developed by IITA and NARO. It’s known for its tolerance to diseases like black Sigatoka and pests like weevils and nematodes, which increases the longevity of banana plantations. With a real-life yield of 57.7 kg per bunch and a potential yield of 60 tons/ha/year, it offers significant economic return. This variety was introduced to combat the decreased lifespan and yield decline in Uganda’s banana plantations.
Empowering Rice Farmers with RiceAdvice Lite Accessing information about the most effective agronomic and management practices for rice cultivation remains a challenge for millions of farmers in remote areas of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to limited communication resources and low literacy rates. Additionally, issues like fertilizer misapplication and suboptimal rice management contribute to decreased productivity and sustainability, posing risks to food security for millions of people. To address these challenges and improve information dissemination to rice-growing communities throughout SSA, the "RiceAdvice Lite" technology offers tailored recommendations for optimal sowing timing, fertilizer usage, and other essential agricultural practices for both irrigated and rainfed lowland rice cultivation.
We know cassava The AKILIMO application offers personalized agronomic advice for cassava farmers, aiding in decisions related to land preparation, planting and harvesting schedules, fertilizer use, and intercropping. It predicts yields and provides tailored recommendations to maximize profits. Utilizing decision trees and algorithms based on field trials and modeling, it's accessible as a printable guide, smartphone app, interactive voice response system, and chatbot. Currently available in southern Nigeria and Tanzania, it caters to users of all literacy levels through various formats, including paper-based tools and a smartphone app downloadable from the Google Play Store.
Rice-Fish System Boosts Profits, Enhances Lowland Land Use for Food Security and Prosperity The rice-fish farming system emerged as a solution to address various agricultural challenges. It was developed to counter widespread food and nutrition insecurity, the vulnerability of smallholder rice farmers to market shocks due to a lack of diversification, and environmental pollution resulting from excessive agrochemical use. This innovative approach not only enhances food and nutrition security but also boosts smallholder farmers' income through the combined sale of rice and fish. Additionally, the system promotes environmental safety by eliminating the need for agrochemicals, contributing to sustainable and resilient agricultural practices.
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