The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has opened applications for the second cohort of its Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship 2027, offering mid-career African women agricultural scientists an opportunity to strengthen their leadership and research capabilities. The two-year, non-residential fellowship focuses on climate-responsive agricultural research, agrifood systems and leadership development. The ...

Africa’s growing appetite for milk and dairy products is widening the gap between domestic production and consumption, leaving major markets such as Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal and Zimbabwe increasingly exposed to imports, global price volatility and high production costs. The 2025 African Agriculture Barometer on the dairy value chain, produced by FARM Foundation, Afdi and the ...

Africa’s poultry industry is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of the continent’s food security and economic development agenda. Governments across the region are shifting away from heavy reliance on imports and instead prioritising domestic poultry production, supported by policy reforms, investment, and regional collaboration. This transition reflects a broader recognition that poultry offers one of ...

Senegal has unveiled the AgriConnect Senegal Compact, a major national initiative developed in partnership with the World Bank Group to accelerate agricultural transformation and strengthen food security. Announced in Washington, D.C. on February 11, the Compact aligns with Senegal’s National Agenda for Transformation 2050 and its Food Sovereignty Strategy (SSA 2025–2034). It is designed as ...

CIMMYT’s new Bambey greenhouse accelerates advanced research and breeding for key dryland crops, driving resilient and nutrition-focused innovations across West and Central Africa By CIMMYT Bambey, Senegal – 2025. A major milestone for agricultural research and food security in West and Central Africa was reached today with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art greenhouse at the ISRA–CNRA research ...

Photo credits: Thiery Berrod (Sciencephoto.com). Great Green Wall farming.  Senegal, once considered a model for Africa’s Great Green Wall (GGW) initiative, is now facing serious setbacks. Despite international pledges totaling $23 billion—including $14 billion announced at the 2021 One Planet Summit—a recent study reveals that only a fraction of the promised funds have been delivered. ...

Dakar, Senegal — At the 2025 Africa Food Systems Forum, Heifer International issued a powerful call to action: governments, donors, investors, and development partners must deepen their commitment to local partnerships if Africa is to unlock the full potential of its agricultural sector. Operating across 19 countries—including several in Africa—Heifer International emphasized that collaboration between ...

Dakar, Senegal The Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 concluded this week in Dakar, drawing over 6,000 delegates from 106 countries. Themed “Accelerating Youth-Led Agribusiness and Climate Resilience,” the event spotlighted innovation, investment, and policy reform across the continent’s food value chains. A major outcome was the announcement of a $6.7 million partnership between the UK ...

Senegal has entered into a landmark agreement with Türkiye’s Albayrak Group to establish a tractor assembly plant in Dakar, a move poised to revolutionize agricultural mechanization across West Africa. The deal was finalized during Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s official visit to Türkiye and aligns with Senegal’s “2050 Vision” to reduce food imports and enhance local ...

By Dowell, Agrifocus Africa July 21, 2025 Thirteen West African countries are advancing a bold regional initiative to fortify rice production against the growing threats of climate change. Backed by a $9.44 million grant from the African Development Fund, the REWARD–Adaptation project is set to transform rice value chains with climate-smart technologies, capacity building, and ...