Subject: 2SCALE Commemorates 10 Years of Promoting Inclusive Agribusiness in Africa

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June 2022 Newsletter

2SCALE Commemorates 10 Years of Promoting Inclusive Agribusiness in Africa

2SCALE 10 Year Banner: 10 Years of championing innovation for inclusive agribusiness development in Africa. Join us in Nairobi, Kenya on June 7-8.


Our Toward Sustainable Clusters in Agribusiness through Learning in Entrepreneurship (2SCALE) project, Africa's biggest incubator for inclusive agribusiness, has revolutionized agriculture on the continent since 2012.


On June 7 and 8, 2SCALE will kick off its 10-year anniversary celebrations in Nairobi, Kenya. The anniversary event will feature insights from farmers, small- and medium-size agribusiness enterprises, financial institutions, and public-private partnership actors who collaborate to create more inclusive agribusiness value chains.


Join us as we celebrate this tremendous milestone! The event will take place as a

two-day international event at the Trademark Hotel and will also be shared live on 2SCALE's social media platforms.

News and Blogs

2021 Annual Report Banner with woman holding grain

IFDC Releases the 2021 Annual Report

Our 2021 Annual Report is out now! COVID-19 and global conflicts continue to challenge energy and crop markets, causing fertilizer and food prices to rise. We pursue critical solutions that support the most vulnerable and build their resilience.


 
FDP-MD project participants apply their new microdosing knowledge from IFDC in the field.

Microdosing for Soil Health, Nutrition, and Food Systems in Africa

In the first of this two-part blog series, our very own Africa Food Prize winner and microdosing pioneer, Dr. André Bationo discusses the benefits of microdosing for smallholder farmers, sustainability, and soil fertility in Africa.

 

 
A Kenyan farmer prepares his land for planting.

Reclaiming Kenya’s Food Basket: Boosting Agricultural Productivity

For many years, Nyandarua County was known as Kenya’s food basket. However, different elements have caused Kenya’s production levels to deteriorate. PCB has been working to restore production levels through the Farmer Field Business School (FFBS) model.

 

 
A PAGRIS participant stands in her field of healthy crops

Teaching Soil Health for Plant Health in Burundi

Our PAGRIS project is strengthening the resilience and food security of households and communities in Burundi. Through education and capacity-building, PAGRIS encourages farmers to protect the soil and restore its fertility to improve plant nutrition.


 
A member of the Meki Batu Fruit and Vegetable Growers Cooperative in Ethiopia stands ready to apply fertilizer to his field.

Healthy Soils for Healthy Lives

In honor of the International Day for Biological Diversity in May, IFDC Staff Members, Dr. Mercy Ngunjiri and Quintar Genga discuss the importance of soil health for biodiversity.

 

 
Women processing rice into cakes, sweets, cookies, porridge, and other recipes.

Hybrid Varieties Boost Rice Production in Buzi

Ana Maposa is a prominent farmer in Mozambique who has seen the effects of climate change in her community. After working with our TEAMS project, Ana now promotes climate-smart agriculture to other farmers.

 

Open door attendees clap after a presentation is given

Open Doors Celebrate Agricultural Development in West Africa

Through a series of Open Door events, IFDC hopes to inform its public and private partners about its existence in West Africa and the projects that are contributing to the improvement of the region's agricultural production and productivity.


 
A male & female couple of smallholder farmers in Uganda hold their prized high-quality potatoes

Hybrid Market Systems Development Approach Reinforces Resilience

As part of the 2022 Market Systems Symposium, IFDC's Uganda Country Representative, David Hirst, published a blog discussing the results and lessons learned from promoting sustainable potato cultivation in the country.


 
A smallholder farmer inspects her maize crops for pests.

Ex-Combatants Embrace Agriculture as a Means of Living

A civil war ravaged many rural communities in Mozambique from 1977 to 1992. When it ended, a multitude of former fighters found themselves discouraged and without employment. Ex-combatant, Fernando Mapinde, like many, has found hope through agriculture.


 
Smiling young women in Mali apply fertilizer to rows of crops in a field

IFDC and CAA Work Hand in Hand for Youth Employment in Mali

A partnership agreement has been signed between IFDC and the CAA of Samanko. The partnership will work to contribute to students’ research on agricultural development, provide internships, share expertise, and develop joint projects.

 

 
Caroline Sage & Anna Goodwin Stand at IFDC Booth for The SID-US Conference

IFDC Attends SID-US Conference

We're honored to have sponsored the 2022

SID-US Conference that took place on May 26. It's exciting to be part of an organization that recognizes and supports the changing field of global development.

 

 
A PAGRIS participant sprays crops to resist disease & pests

Private Seed Sector Development Project Contributes to Plant Health

Our PSSD project aims to double production levels and incomes for 178,000 agricultural households in Burundi. PSSD and project partners inform local farmers about high-quality seeds and practices for preserving plant health.

 

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