Agroecology & Climate Resilience: Multistakeholder Session at 8th AASW
- 05/06/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: ACP EN, Corp EN, News
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On Tuesday 6 June (11:00-13:00 UTC+2) FARA, DeSIRA LIFT and IFAD are convening a parallel session on agroecology at the 8th African Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW). Remote participants are invited to register here On site participants must register to the 8th AASW The session will bring together various actors to explore how agroecological practices may contribute to climate resilience and sustainability of farming and food systems. Based on their experiences and evidence, practitioners, researchers and development partners will discuss… +FFM+ in Tanzania: Engaging Stakeholders through presentation
- 30/05/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Corp EN, News, Tanzania
As part of the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, a mission to Tanzania was conducted in March/April 2023, with the presence of COLEAD team members from the Technical Assistance department. The mission aimed to engage with FFM+ applicants, showcasing the benefits of COLEAD and its programmes support including FFM+. Since the official launch of FFM+ in July 2022, Tanzania has received a total of 33 applications for support as of late March 2023. The mission to Tanzania marked a… +Collective training on sustainable production systems in Benin
- 27/05/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Benin, Corp EN, News
A collective training focused on “Sustainable Production Systems” took place from May 15 to 17 2023 in Allada, Benin, benefiting DEFIA’s partner clusters. Eleven participants from 11 organisations participated in this training. The main objective of the training was to present participants with a variety of “systems” that allow for an optimal balance between sufficient production, economic profitability, social acceptability, and equity, while preserving the environment. The topics covered included soil fertility restoration, biodiversity preservation, and increasing the resilience of… +Unlocking business opportunities with David Foli Ayivor: FFM+ in action at AASW8 side events
- 26/05/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: ACP EN, Corp EN, News
On Tuesday 6 June, 14h00-16h00 UTC+2, David Foli Ayivor will present his business during a side event on Unlocking business opportunities for young entrepreneurs organised by FARA, the COLEAD, YPARD and GFAR at the 8th African Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW8). The session will be held online and on-site in Durban, South Africa. Online participants have to register using this link. Live interpretation in English and French will be available. About David Foli Ayivor and Agromyx: David is the founder… +Boosting intra-African trade with Vert Ltd: FFM+ in action at AASW8 side event
- 26/05/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Corp EN, Kenya, News
On Tuesday 6 June, 4:30-6:30 PM UTC+2, Jane Maina will present her business during a side event on Boosting intra-Africa trade: the agricultural midstream in the value chain organised by FARA, IFAD and the COLEAD at the 8th African Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW8). The session will be held online and on-site in Durban, South Africa. Online participants have to register using this link. Live interpretation in English and French will be available. Find the concept note here and biodata… +Boosting intra-African trade with Reelfruit: FFM+ in action at AASW8 side events
- 25/05/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: ACP EN, Corp EN, News
On Tuesday 6 June, 4:30-6:30 PM UTC+2, Affiong Williams will present her business during a side event on Boosting intra-Africa trade: the agricultural midstream in the value chain organised by FARA, IFAD and the COLEAD at the 8th African Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW8). The session will be held online and on-site in Durban, South Africa. Online participants have to register using this link. Find the concept note here and biodata here. Live interpretation in English and French will be… +EU and GB approval changes from January to March 2023
- 24/05/2023
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Corp EN, Country, News
EU and GB approval changes Following the United Kingdom (UK) departure from the European Union (EU), COLEAD’s Regulation Monitoring now covers both EU and Great Britain (GB) approval changes, enabling us to keep COLEAD members and partner-beneficiaries up-to-date on both regulatory frameworks. Note that EU approvals still apply in Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the mainland comprising England, Scotland and Wales. The European Commission (EC) has recently published changes to 20 plant protection product (PPP) approvals within the EU. These… +EU and GB MRL changes in January – March 2023
- 23/05/2023
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Corp EN, Country, News
Changes to EU and GB pesticide maximum residue levels Following the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union (EU), COLEAD’s monitoring of pesticide regulations now covers maximum residue limit (MRL) changes in both the EU and Great Britain (GB), enabling us to keep COLEAD members and partner-beneficiaries up-to-date. Note that EU MRLs still apply in Northern Ireland (GB covers only England, Scotland and Wales). During the period January-March 2023, we have been highlighting significant changes to EU MRLs… +Boosting intra-Africa trade: the agricultural midstream in the value chain – FFM+ in action at AASW8 side events
- 23/05/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: ACP EN, Corp EN, News
As the link between the primary production of crops and the final stage of consumption, the agricultural midstream sector has a great potential to drive intra-African trade. It includes the processing, storage, and transportation of agricultural products, and it plays a crucial role in improving their quality, and making them marketable. This also contributes to reducing post-harvest losses. At the same time, intra-Africa trade has long been recognized as a crucial driver of economic growth and development for the continent.… +Ethiopia: Rapid assessment of the SPS system
- 22/05/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Corp EN, Ethiopia, News
Ethiopia has one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa and is home to the second largest population (about 100 million people) after Nigeria in Africa. The total area of the country is 1.12 million km2. Agriculture contributes 45% of the Gross Domestic Product and employs more than 80% of the population. In the 2014/15 financial year, 75% of export earnings were generated from Agriculture. The role of the government is therefore crucial in creating a conducive environment for business and… +