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CRAM varieties: High Yielding Climate Resilient Upland Rice Varieties for Africa

Climate resilient CRAM varieties for enhanced rice productivity for African farmers CRAM is particularly relevant for programmes targeting smallholder livelihoods, food security, climate adaptation and inclusive rural development. By providing early-maturing, drought-tolerant and disease-resistant varieties, it can help vulnerable farmers achieve more reliable harvests and strengthen food and income security. Early maturity and reduced shattering/lodging can also help reduce labour constraints, with potential benefits for women. Development programmes should combine CRAM with quality seed systems, farmer training, inclusive access to resources and market linkages to achieve sustainable impact.

Pre-validated 9•8

3

Farming with Alternative Pollinators: Integrated Pollinator Habitat for Sustainable Agriculture

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.

Pre-validated 8•7

4

Sahel Potato Innovation Package: High-Performing Potato Varieties and Quality Seed Potato Production System for West Africa

High-quality, disease-free seed potatoes for African farmers The Sahel Potato Innovation Package is a farmer-focused technology that combines access to disease-free Elite III seed potatoes, improved potato varieties, integrated pest and disease management, and technical support on production and storage practices. The technology helps smallholder farmers increase productivity, reduce crop losses, improve tuber quality, and access better market opportunities. Through farmer training, extension support, and strengthened seed systems, the package promotes sustainable potato production, improved livelihoods, and resilient value chains. The varieties’ high yield potential, storage performance, and adaptation to African production conditions make this technology a practical solution for enhancing food security and rural incomes.

Pre-validated 9•7

3

Integrated Orobanche Management on Faba bean: Resistant Faba Bean and Low-Dose Herbicide Package

Restoring faba bean productivity by defeating Orobanche. Integrated Orobanche Management (IOM) is a sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural innovation that helps smallholder farmers reclaim Orobanche-infested land and restore faba bean production. The technology combines improved genetics, targeted crop protection, and integrated management practices to enhance livelihoods, strengthen food security, and promote sustainable land management. It particularly benefits women and resource-poor farming households while contributing to resilient agricultural systems and supporting the achievement of SDGs related to poverty reduction, zero hunger, climate action, and partnerships.

Pre-validated 9•9

4

Good Agronomic Practices for Soybean Production: A Package for Enhanced Yields across the Value Chain

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.

Pre-validated 8•7

3

Solar Pumping: Solar Pumping Irrigation System

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.

Pre-validated 9•9

2

Climate-Smart and Market-Preferred Yam Varieties

More yield, better quality, stronger resilience! Improved yam varieties contribute to multiple development goals, including food security, poverty reduction, climate resilience, and women/youth employment. They are climate-smart innovations that address production bottlenecks while aligning with SDGs on hunger, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.

Pre-validated 9•7

4

Improved Cowpea Varieties: Short Duration White Cowpea Varieties for Boiled Grain Market

High-yielding, early maturing, and striga-resistant cowpea varieties for farmers! IITA’s improved cowpea varieties offer a development-oriented solution to combat poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. Short-duration, high-yielding, and pest-resistant, these varieties are adapted to Sahel and Sudan Savanna agro-ecologies. With protein-rich grains and fast-cooking seeds, they provide both nutritional benefits and increased income opportunities for smallholder farmers. Supporting adoption of these varieties aligns with SDGs, climate-smart agriculture, and rural development initiatives.

Pre-validated 9•7

4

Applied Biosystems™ Axiom™ Genotyping Solution: High-throughput genetic testing for agriculture

Accelerating Precision Breeding for Sustainable Food Security and Resilient Agriculture. Applied Biosystems™ Axiom™ Genotyping Solution is an advanced genetic testing platform designed to accelerate and improve breeding decisions in crops, livestock, and aquaculture. It uses customizable high-density microarrays capable of analyzing millions of genetic markers with high precision and throughput, processing from 96 up to over 6,000 samples weekly. The technology supports genomic selection, marker-assisted breeding, disease resistance identification, trait mapping, and maintenance of genetic diversity, enabling faster breeding cycles, improved productivity, and enhanced resilience to pests, diseases, and environmental challenges. Its automated workflow—from DNA extraction to data analysis—reduces labor and costs, making it accessible for large-scale breeding programs. The solution addresses key agricultural challenges such as low productivity, disease susceptibility, limited genetic diversity, and inefficient breeding methods. It is suitable for a wide range of species and customizable to specific breeding goals. For resellers, users, governments, and development partners, the technology offers opportunities to improve food security, promote sustainable agriculture, and support rural livelihoods through capacity building, partnerships, and effective implementation strategies. Overall, the Axiom™ Genotyping Solution empowers stakeholders to make data-driven breeding decisions that enhance agricultural innovation and sustainability globally.

Pre-validated 9•8

4

BASICS Model: A Seed System Model for Cassava Transformation

An economically sustainable integrated cassava seed system! Cassava is a critical food and income source for millions of smallholders in Africa. Yet most cassava farmers rely on non-certified, disease-ridden seed, leading to low yields and food insecurity. The BASICS model, supported by BMGF, IFAD, and IITA, offers a tested and replicable approach to building sustainable, inclusive, and resilient seed systems. It bridges R4D outputs and smallholder needs, while encouraging national ownership and local enterprise development. The model is now promoted by the TAAT Cassava Compact as a pathway to scaling impact and meeting SDG targets on food, jobs, and sustainability.

Pre-validated 8•8

6

Zaï Pits: Water Harvesting and Soil Improvement

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.

Validated (TAAT1)

6

Biological control of mango mealybug

Natural Allies for Mango Mealybug Control This technology provides an effective, cost-efficient intervention to protect mango value chains in Africa. The release and establishment of two parasitoid species—Gyranusoidea tebygi and Anagyrus mangicola—has shown a dramatic impact in reducing mango mealybug populations, leading to increased yields and farm income. With research costs already covered, the expansion to new countries requires only modest investments in rearing and monitoring. This intervention aligns with sustainable agriculture goals, reduces pesticide use, and strengthens the resilience of smallholder farming systems.

Pre-validated 9•7

4

Hot and Aromatic Round Pepper for Culinary and Processing Use

Intense Heat, Rich Aroma, Market Ready! These hot and fragrant round pepper varieties are well-suited for smallholders and local processors in climate-stressed zones. With strong consumer appeal and culinary versatility, they support women’s income activities, food security, and market inclusion. Development partners can scale them through home garden kits, SME agro-processing, or value chain strengthening for local spice markets.

Pre-validated 7•8

3

YUKON: Biofungicide, YUKON 72 SC

Excellent natural protection for a wide range of crops, manufactured in France Yukon is an innovative, sustainable fungicide designed to prevent and manage fungal and bacterial diseases in crops. It combines tribasic copper sulfate in its brochantite form, which gradually releases copper ions for consistent and persistent action, with Xanthane, a natural adjuvant derived from fermentation, ensuring excellent leaf coverage and rainfastness. This advanced formulation works at the cellular level to inhibit fungal development stages, including spore germination and mycelium growth, while also limiting bacterial growth. Yukon minimizes environmental impact by using less copper per hectare and is compatible with organic farming practices. Widely adopted in European agriculture, it enhances crop quality and yield, promotes resistance management, and supports eco-friendly farming practices, making it a valuable tool for sustainable agricultural development.

Pre-validated 9•8

4

BM START: Organic Biostimulant for flowering and fruit setting

Improve your performance, Increase your Income BM START® is a liquid biostimulant made from GoActiv®, a seaweed extract that boosts plant growth and improves crop yields. It enhances nutrition, accelerates flowering, and increases fruit set across a variety of crops. BM START® has been proven to increase yields by up to 231%, as seen in mango production, and is effective in diverse climates. It improves plant health, reduces environmental impact, and supports sustainable farming. Approved in France, it has been tested on over 10 million hectares and is recognized for its high ROI and ability to improve food security and agricultural productivity.

Pre-validated 9•9

4

MahuWévi: Oxygenation device for aquaculture

MahuWévi, the solution for aquaculture that sustainably feeds The MahuWévi is an advanced oxygenation system designed for sustainable fish farming in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly for tilapia. It provides efficient, low-cost oxygen enrichment, ensuring high dissolved oxygen levels through short, regular micro-injections, while operating with minimal energy use. This technology reduces water demand by 50%, lowers nitrogen and phosphorus runoff, and enhances water recycling for crop irrigation, supporting a circular economy. Adaptable to various users, MahuWévi boosts profitability (with an ROI of 30%) and aligns with key SDGs by promoting food security, environmental sustainability, and economic opportunities for youth and women in aquaculture.

Validated 9•7

5

Long Peppers Varieties Resistant to Diseases

Strong Against Disease, Hot on the Market. Developed by the World Vegetable Center, this group of long pepper varieties are high-yielding, disease-resistant pepper varieties designed for climate-stressed and low-income regions. It contributes to food security, women’s empowerment, and smallholder income. With strong resistance to multiple diseases and high yield potential, it promotes sustainable agriculture with reduced chemical inputs. PS PEP 1 supports SDGs on poverty, hunger, gender equality, and climate action, making it an ideal entry point for climate-smart and inclusive agriculture programs in West Africa.

Pre-validated 7•8

3

KABANA 6H/NARITA7 hybrid: High yielding and disease tolerant banana

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.

Validated 9•8

2

NextGen Advisory: Digital Advisory tool for Farmers

Empowering Farmers with Digital Guidance The NextGen Advisory is an online advisory tool, a comprehensive decision support system designed to provide site-specific fertilizer recommendations for key crops in Ethiopia, such as maize, teff, and wheat. It integrates hyper-localized data and tailored approaches to address specific household needs under the integrated soil fertility management plus (ISFM+) framework. Additionally, the tool offers crucial climate information services to guide farmers on optimal planting dates and fertilizer application timings. By leveraging various technologies and machine learning algorithms, this tool aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability by delivering precise, actionable advisories directly to farmers.

Pre-validated 8•7

4

RiceAdvice Lite: Digital Advisory for Rice

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.

Pre-validated 8•7

2

AKILIMO: Digital Decision Support Tool

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.

Pre-validated 8•7

2

Cage Systems for Fish farming

Cage Culture: Dive Deep for a Sustainable Leap! Cage Systems for Fish Culturing is a method of aquaculture where fish are grown in floating cages in water bodies like lakes or rivers. The cages protect the fish, allow for controlled feeding, and make it easy to harvest the fish when they're ready. This technology is a cost-effective way to grow fish in a natural, safe, and controlled environment.

Validated (TAAT1) 8•8

2

ABC Grower: Biomineralization of weeds for soil improvement

Solar-Powered, Cost-Effective, and Ecologically Smart BioFertilizer for Thriving Crops and Sustainable Agriculture To address challenges like climate-induced land degradation and the limited adoption of traditional composting, ABC Grower emerges as an innovative solution. With efficient and cost-effective fertilization, precise formulation for improved efficiency, solar-powered production, and economic valorization of weeds, ABC Grower aligns with the agroecological transition in West Africa, offering a sustainable response to evolving agricultural needs.

Validated 9•8

3

MoneyMaker Solar pumps: Mechanized irrigation pumps

Low-cost and fast irrigation technologies for smallholder farmers. MoneyMaker offers a range of irrigation pumps tailored for small plots in sub-Saharan Africa. MoneyMaker's irrigation solutions prioritize sustainable water management, employing smart technology for efficient resource use. Designed to enhance crop yield and profitability, these solutions offer real-time insights into soil moisture and precise water application, contributing to environmental conservation and farm productivity.

Pre-validated 8•7

3

KABAMANOJ F1: High yield and drought tolerant orange maize hybrid

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.

Validated 9•9

3

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