Commonwealth Association for Agricultural Research and Development
Where We Work...
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Nigeria
- Sierra Leone
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Antagua and Barbuda
- Jamaica
Botswana
0
15
Accomplishment
A national oil crop strategy has been developed and is ready to be shared with Cabinet members of Botswana and the Friends of Botswana group.
Contact Person
- Dr Odireleng Molosiwa
- Email: direleng@nardi.orgbw
Ongoing Work
Two advocacy workshops are being organised, focusing on Open and Distance Learning (ODL), ICT, and Lifelong Learning for Farmers (L3F), in conjunction with the developed National Oil Crop Strategy. One workshop involves 20 Cabinet members of Botswana, while the other engages 30 representatives from ‘Friends of Botswana’ organisations, including bilateral donors, international agencies, and NGOs working in agriculture and development partnerships within the country.
Partner Names
National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI)
Cameroon
0
15
Accomplishment
Sensitising vegetable farmers in six divisions, comprising up to 1,000 farmers, about the environmental, health, and economic advantages of organic fertilisers and pesticides.
Contact Person
- Dr. Okolle Justin
- okollejustin@yahoo.com
Ongoing Work
IRAD provided training to five women’s groups and associations in ICT, focusing on the cultivation, processing, and marketing of vegetables. They achieved this by offering subsidies for ICT devices or developing public ICT centres that farmers can use to access information and resources.
Partner Names
Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD)
The Gambia
0
15
Accomplishment
A Learning, Innovation, and Development Platform (LINDEP) was established to disseminate training materials on chilli pepper production to 2,000 returnee migrants, as well as women and youth farmers.
Contact Person
- Mr. Mamadou Edrisa Njie
- edrissanjie@gyin.org
Ongoing Work
Create training materials and provide training to 3,000 farmers involved in the LINDEP programme.
Partner Names
Global Youth Innovation Network Gambia Chapter (GYIN)
Ghana
0
15
Accomplishment
Coming Up Soon
Contact Person
- Coming Up Soon
- Coming Up Soon
Ongoing Work
Coming Up Soon
Partner Names
Coming Up Soon
Kenya
0
15
Accomplishment
Coming Up Soon
Contact Person
- Coming Up Soon
- Coming Up Soon
Ongoing Work
Coming Up Soon
Partner Names
Coming Up Soon
Malawi
0
15
Accomplishment
Following consultations with the Cabinet in Malawi and a session with 40 District Executive Committee members, a strategy titled “Collaborative Action for the Attainment of Self-Sufficiency in Tomato Production in Malawi” has been developed and endorsed by the Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Agriculture. |
Contact Person
- Mr. Charles Malidadi
- charlesmalidadi@yahoo.com
Ongoing Work
No new CA in this FY
Partner Names
Bvumbwe Agricultural Research Station (BARS)
Nigeria
0
15
Accomplishment
Coming Up Soon
Contact Person
- Coming Up Soon
- Coming Up Soon
Ongoing Work
Coming Up Soon
Partner Names
Coming Up Soon
Sierra Leone
0
15
Accomplishment
Seventeen government officials were sensitised on Lifelong Learning for Farmers (L3F) as well as the National Poultry Program. There was political buy-in from the Ministers of Education, Agriculture, Gender and Children’s Affairs, Youth Affairs, and other relevant government departments and agencies. |
Contact Person
- Mr. Prince Kamara
- kapen2013@gmail.com
Ongoing Work
Profiling 5,000 maize farmers and engaging training experts in Financial Literacy, Business Skills, and Good Agricultural Practices. This includes developing training materials on these topics and disseminating training content in the form of short audio clips, videos, SMS messages, or pictures to the profiled farmers. The subsequent step involves monitoring and evaluating the utilization of these messages by the farmers.
Partner Names
Camp Women Multi-Purpose Organisation (CWMPO)
Tanzania
0
15
Accomplishment
A total of 1,025,669 farmers (527,510 males and 498,159 females) completed training on the commercial cultivation of maize and beans offered by Matumaini Mapya, utilizing real-time telephone messages with audio and visual training materials. Additionally, 11,333 farmers (4,247 males and 7,086 females) completed training on good banana agronomic practices, also provided by Matumaini Mapya. The training materials were disseminated through telephone-based texts, audio messages, and videos. Furthermore, 64 learners (32 males, 27 females, and 5 persons with disabilities) have started businesses through the L3F programme.These 64 farmers have received an approximate total of CAD 10,334 (TZS 19,294,490) in loans to support their business ventures.
|
Contact Person
- Dr. Gosbert B. Kaserwa
- kagde2002@yahoo.com
Ongoing Work
Coming Up Soon
Partner Names
Matumaini Mapya (MM) |
Uganda
15
Accomplishment
Coming Up Soon
Contact Person
- Mr. Pinno Ivan Louis
- pinnoivan2000@gmail.com
Ongoing Work
Coming Up Soon
Partner Names
Coming Up Soon
India
15
Accomplishment
Coming Up Soon
Contact Person
- Coming Up Soon
- Coming Up Soon
Ongoing Work
Coming Up Soon
Partner Names
Coming Up Soon
Sri Lanka
15
Accomplishment
Coming Up Soon
Contact Person
- Dr. Prasad Senadheera
- dirir@ou.ac.lk
Ongoing Work
Developing an electronic mobile application (the App) that provides information about the production, processing, and marketing of ten commodities in Sri Lanka and beyond aims to improve the capacity and livelihoods of 300,000 stakeholders involved with these commodities, which include cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, coffee, ginger, turmeric, betel leaf, cocoa, vanilla, and cardamom.
Partner Names
The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)
Antigua & Barbuda
15
Accomplishment
The Agriculture Extension Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs, has endorsed the strategy for self-sufficiency in poultry meat production. |
Contact Person
- Ms. Petranilla Estreada
- petranilla.estreada@ab.gov.ag
Ongoing Work
Coming Up Soon
Partner Names
Agriculture Extension Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs (MAFBA)
Jamaica
15
Accomplishment
A total of 7 multimedia training contents were developed on Integrated Pest Management, Good Agricultural Practices, Safe Use of Pesticides, and Post-Harvest Management. Additionally, 133 training messages were disseminated via phone-based SMS to 25,564 farmers, resulting in a total of 525,304 message transmissions. Furthermore, 6 audio training messages were created and distributed to 135 Farmers’ WhatsApp groups.
Contact Person
- Ms. Alicia Chambers
- alicia.chambers@rada.gov.jm
Ongoing Work
Developing and implementing a comprehensive training programme focused on group dynamics for agricultural community-based groups involves creating a detailed training manual that incorporates interactive and visual elements, delivering training on essential skills including communication, conflict resolution, and leadership, and evaluating the programme’s effectiveness through case studies.
Partner Names
Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)
