Conference: Boosting agrifood research and innovation cooperation for impact at scale
- 06/03/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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Be ready to participate in the conference ‘Boosting agrifood research and innovation cooperation for impact at scale’, which will be held in Brussels, Belgium, on March 11, 12, and 13, 2025. The aims of the conference are (i) to share results and lessons on the contribution of R&I projects to agrifood systems transitions, (ii) to identify key enablers and hurdles to achieve impact at scale through innovation, (iii) explore future contributions of R&I for agrifood systems transitions, innovation systems and… +Sustainable agricultural practices in Zimbabwe: the case of Greenstone Foods and Mdusoutpost
- 06/03/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
As part of a mission to strengthen sustainable agricultural practices in Zimbabwe, Greenstone Foods and Mdusoutpost have received targeted technical support to implement GLOBALG.A.P. standards through the FFM+ programme. This post-training support enables them to structure their activities with a view to certification and access to international markets. Mdusoutpost: laying the foundations for future exports Mdusoutpost is a farm specialising in the production of tomatoes, onions and cabbages. Looking to enter the UK and EU markets with snow peas and… +Flashback 2008 : “The PIP cited as an example of good practice in technical cooperation by WTO and OECD”
- 06/03/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Source PIP Magazine November 2008 “A study was organized jointly by the WTO SPS Committee, Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Report / September 2008). The research was based on replies from WTO Members and the OECD Development Assistance Committee Contact Points in response to a request for information on good practice in SPS-related technical cooperation. Members were asked to identify one or more SPSrelated technical assistance projects which could be… +Empowering women entrepreneurs – example through coaching of 4 micro-enterprises in Casamance, Sénégal
- 06/03/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
COLEAD is supporting four women-led micro-enterprises in Casamance, Sénégal, as part of the Fit for Market Plus (FFM+) programme. This initiative illustrates COLEAD’s commitment to the economic empowerment of women in the agricultural sector. Concrete support for better financial management Between October and November 2024, a coaching mission was carried out to help these businesses apply the knowledge acquired during the “Accounting and Financial Management” training in December 2023. This support enabled the entrepreneurs to assess the profitability of their… +COLEAD e-learning platform: 30,000 learners reached. A promising future, fully in line with the EU’s ‘Global Gateway’ strategy, with more and more sustainable connections at the service of citizens and the planet
- 30/01/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
COLEAD’s distance learning platform has just reached a milestone in its history: more than 30,000 learners have now joined our learning community! This new milestone is the result of our commitment to continuously improve the user experience and provide content tailored to the needs of the agricultural sector. Here are just a few of the features that illustrate the quality of the platform’s content: An interactive guided tour: so that every user can easily find their way from the first… +Lalaina Marie Chantal RAVAOARISOA inspires us and you?
- 30/01/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Lalaina Marie Chantal is Sustainable Development Manager at Lecofruit (Basan Group), Madagascar In the demanding landscape of modern agribusiness, Lalaina Marie Chantal RAVAOARISOA stands out as a passionate and committed player in sustainable development. With a clear vision and unwavering determination, she now holds the position of Sustainable Development Manager at Lecofruit, where she combines innovation, social impact and respect for the environment. For several years, Lalaina has embodied the vital link between economic issues and sustainability at Lecofruit, a… +Happy New Year 2025 to everyone! Greetings from the COLEAD General Delegate and Chairman, inspired by the shared responsibility that binds us in pursuit of our 2030 goals
- 30/01/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Dear colleagues, partners, and friends of COLEAD, As 2025 begins, we extend our warmest wishes to you, your teams, and your loved ones. May this new year bring health, joy, success, and hope to all. This year is especially important for COLEAD and its global network. We are not just turning a page but embarking on a shared journey to shape a bold collective strategy for 2030—the reference date for the Sustainable Development Goals. In a world of rapid change… +Sustainable innovation: recent example in Kenya supporting the basil, avocado and mango value chains with the registration of two new biopesticides
- 30/01/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Two new biopesticides have been officially registered by the Kenyan regulatory authority, the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), for use on 3 minor crops: Eco-Bb (Beauveria bassiana strain R444 2.0×108 cfu/g) to control aphids, whiteflies and thrips on basil. Eco-Bb (Beauveria bassiana strain R444 2.0×108 cfu/g) to control false codling moth (FCM) and fruit flies on mango. Levo 2.4 SL (Oxymatrine 2.4%) for the control of FCM on avocado. These registrations, which are the result of field trials supported by… +From data to knowledge, from knowledge to action: agri-food market information tools and activities delivered in 2024 and planned for 2025
- 30/01/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
The Market Insights department is part of COLEAD’s Facilitating Access to Markets division. Its main objective is to translate qualitative and quantitative data into (i) an in-depth understanding of agri-food markets and (ii) concrete initiatives for the benefit of partners benefiting from COLEAD and its programmes in terms of marketing or sales. To this end, the team facilitates the exchange of information and the establishment of B2B relationships useful to support the decision-making processes. The team is made up of… +Improving the sustainability of production systems by enhancing the teaching skills of experienced trainers. A recent example from Senegal
- 30/01/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
In January 2025, COLEAD organised a training session in Dakar as part of the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme. The aim of this initiative was to strengthen the teaching skills of expert trainers to better communicate key messages on hygiene, traceability and safe use of plant protection products to horticultural businesses. As part of a regional capacity-building initiative, this session targeted 16 experts from West and Central Africa who had previously been trained in ‘training and communication techniques’ and… +