The objective of this study is to assess available digital tools that researchers and extension advisers can use to contribute to achieving low-emission food systems and sustainable development priorities and to determine, based on the assessment, what digital tool needs persist.

In many countries in Southern and Eastern Africa, input subsidy programmes are common, often focussing on inorganic fertiliser. These programmes often do not achieve their food security objectives, partly because soil health is in decline as a result of years of application of inorganic fertilisers in the absence of other soil ameliorative measures.

A clear consensus has emerged that innovations are important for adapting to drought and overcoming other biophysical limitations in smallholder farming systems; however, women are notably marginalized from agricultural innovations. We examine whether and how gendered roles and responsibilities shape the adoption and usage of improved wheat varieties and simultaneously uncover opportunities to address and lessen gender-based differences in agricultural innovations.

Climate change remains a major threat to Ghana’s agricultural productivity and food security especially in developing countries. One of the promising pathways to achieving sustainable food production is building communities resilience to climate risk through technology parks which can serve as platforms to promote climate-smart agricultural technologies.

AICCRA Ghana and Farm Radio International (FRI) selected Eight (8) radio stations to deliver the interactive radio program. A 3-day design workshop was organized in Kintampo from May 31 to June 02, 2023, and brought together key stakeholders, including farmers, AICCRA-trained extension officers, representatives from the Ghana Meteorological Agency and participants from all 8 selected radio stations. Subsequently, the eight (8) radio stations have cumulatively aired 144 episodes.

Over the past 60 years, food systems in South Asia have undergone rapid economic and socio-cultural transformations, with both considerable similarities and differences within and between nations (Pingali and Abraham, 2022). Early agrifood systems transformations were led by an intensification paradigm that has increased crop productivity by heavily relying on intensive input and resource use, particularly chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and groundwater.

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are known for their nutritional value, boasting high levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants. In addition to these benefits, tomatoes can be highly profitable for farmers who have access to markets. Ensuring a successful tomato crop and maximizing yield however hinges on the quality of seedlings and season-long management practices. Whether sourced from commercial nurseries or grown on-farm, good farm management should place emphasis on seedling establishment to enhance tomato productivity.

This report presents the results of the quantitative survey on women and youth empowerment in the agricultural sector in Côte d'Ivoire. The survey targeted producer households from a digital database established as part of the TAFS-WCA baseline study. Data were collected in five Ivorian regions from a total sample of 410 actors. The analyses focused on perceptions of decision-making authority over resources, production activities, revenues, and leadership. Particular attention is paid to the disparities between women and men and between age groups. The key results are as follows:

Food system transformation is intrinsically tied to effective land and water resource management, especially in the regions facing competition among various land uses. The AhafoAno Southwest District in Ghana exemplifies this complexity, with agriculture, mining, and agroforestry practices competing against one another for arable land, impacting the local food system and contributing to water resource degradation.

Agriculture remains the primary livelihood in Ghana, marked by a growing emphasis on cocoa production nationwide. Existing research highlights the importance of supplementing rainfed cocoa production with irrigation. Simultaneously, mining has emerged as a key driver of the country's economic growth. However, there is an urgent need to assess the measurable impacts of cocoa production with supplemental irrigation and mining on water resources sustainability and quality.

Interdisciplinary research aimed at identifying effective strategies to enhance farmers' profits, improve the yield of nutritious crops, conserve natural resources, and sustain or enhance ecological services, all while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural landscapes, is currently underway in Northern Bangladesh. To achieve real-world impact, research aims at generating evidence-based and actionable recommendations that can be being put into practice through both public and private auriculate extension networks, along with support for policy design and reform.