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A digital solution for monitoring and reporting rice activities RiceMoRe is a web- and mobile-based digital system that standardizes and digitizes rice production monitoring and reporting from local to national levels. It collects, validates, aggregates, and georeferences production and farming activity data, enabling governments to monitor crop progress and practices, visualize production areas, and support agricultural planning, decision-making, and greenhouse gas emissions monitoring.
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.
Activating Soil Life for Sustainable Productivity Developed by Taiyo Yuka Co., Ltd. (Japan) a specialist in resource upcycling and environmental technologies since 1963, TOKYO8 was created to restore degraded soils and reverse declining agricultural productivity through beneficial microorganisms. The technology rebuilds soil biological activity, improves nutrient availability, and restores soil fertility, providing a sustainable foundation for resilient agricultural production. Since its introduction in Africa in 2021, TOKYO8 has expanded through partnerships and an innovative local production franchise model in more than 13 countries, with operational production units already established in Malawi. By enabling local manufacturing while restoring soil health, the technology supports national priorities for food security, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural transformation, while strengthening local production capacity and reducing dependence on imported agricultural inputs.
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.
Turning climate forecasts into actionable farm guidance! iSAT (Intelligent Agricultural Systems Advisory Tool) is a digital decision-support system designed to help farmers manage climate risks and improve agricultural decision-making. It generates location- and crop-specific agro-advisories using decision tree logic, transforming climate forecasts and agricultural data into practical guidance. The tool supports both pre-season planning—such as crop selection, sowing dates, and risk-informed decisions—and in-season management, including recommendations on fertilizer use, pest and disease control, irrigation, and water management based on evolving weather conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smart farming support—anytime, anywhere. farmbetter offers a scalable, cost-effective solution for modernizing agricultural extension systems. By integrating a WhatsApp chatbot for farmers, a mobile app for public or private extension agents, and a live monitoring dashboard, governments can reach more farmers with timely, localized advice, without expanding personnel. The platform is aligned with national goals for digital agriculture, climate resilience, and inclusive service delivery. It supports integration with public programs, enabling ministries to track adoption and impact with real-time data.
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.
Learn, Advise, Transform Agriculture! CABI Academy is a digital learning platform that consolidates CABI’s global expertise in plant health, crop pest management, soil, water, and bioprotection practices into self-paced, interactive courses aligned with the global Skills Framework for Agriculture. Backed by accredited certifications and partnerships with universities, it supports national agricultural training systems, helping extension services and agri‑dealer personnel develop targeted skills to improve farmer productivity, national food security, and sustainable development outcomes
Knowledge, resources, and tools for plant health! The Crop Health Knowledge Library supports national efforts to improve food security and plant protection by providing reliable, science-based resources for managing pests, diseases, and crop threats. It helps strengthen extension services, align with sustainable agriculture policies, and improve farmer outreach through practical, ready-to-use materials.
Virus diagnostic tool for cassava seed health certification by seed producers and seed certifiers. Cassava virus indexing uses PCR and LAMP diagnostic methods to detect and eliminate virus-infected cassava planting materials. It ensures virus-free plants for seed production, improving seed quality, crop resilience, and food security. Key costs include lab setup (USD 20,000) and sample testing (USD 3/sample). Training for staff and collaboration with research and seed certification bodies are crucial for successful implementation.
From Knowledge to Yield — Empowering Cassava Seed Systems. The Building Capacity technology aims to strengthen cassava seed systems by addressing capacity gaps among seed producers. It provides a comprehensive toolkit with training resources, business development tools, and partnership frameworks to enhance technical skills, market access, and regulatory collaboration. The technology promotes sustainable seed production, boosts productivity, and ensures seed quality. Key activities include capacity assessments, tailored training curricula, and stakeholder collaboration. By improving seed systems, it supports economic growth, food security, and climate resilience, benefiting seed producers and farmers alike.
From Advocacy to Action: Replicating Success with Lasting Investment This model promotes sustainable cassava seed systems by embedding innovations—such as SAH, nodal cuttings, and digital certification—into national policies and programs. It replaces short-term interventions with long-term strategies based on advocacy, local ownership, and coordinated partnerships. The model has influenced seed policies in over 10 African countries and enabled USD 26.6 million in seed system investments. Results include stronger entrepreneurship, better varietal access, and improved food system resilience.
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.
From planting to certification—seed production made simple. The Cassava Seed Field Multiplication Protocol is a standardized agricultural method that enables the field-based production of high-quality cassava planting material. It combines clean seed sources, agronomic best practices, regulatory compliance, and digital tools to support certified cassava seed production by seed companies, farmers, and institutions.
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.
Breeder & Foundation Cassava Seeds—Always Within Reach This technology enables seed companies and certified producers to multiply and supply breeder and foundation cassava seeds directly from research centers. It follows national seed certification standards, uses both in-house and outgrower schemes, and ensures that farmers and seed entrepreneurs get access to clean, high-quality planting material. Registration with seed authorities and proper field inspection are required for participation.
Enhancing cassava productivity through healthy planting material Cassava Seed Quality Management is a national system that ensures the production and distribution of high-quality, disease-free cassava planting material. By regulating and certifying seed quality, governments can control the spread of major cassava diseases, boost productivity by over 100%, and support the formalization of the cassava seed sector for long-term food security and economic development.
Multiplying Seeds, Securing Harvests, Ensuring Food Security! Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) is an innovative, cost-effective technique for the rapid multiplication of yam using leaf nodal cuttings. It enables mass production of high-quality planting materials in a controlled environment, significantly reducing the dependency on traditional seed yam sources. SAH ensures year-round seed availability, supporting seed companies, breeders, and farmers in meeting demand. This technology is key to improving yam productivity, lowering production costs, and enhancing food security.
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