FSPN Africa

05/08/2026

Sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. The CAFAESUP Project promotes agricultural practices that not only protect the environment but also create economic opportunities for farmers and communities.

When you adopt sustainable farming approaches, you improve resource efficiency, strengthen productivity, and reduce vulnerability to climate-related risks.

The project contributes to:

👉 Sustainable food production,

👉 Increased resilience to climate change,

👉 Improved livelihoods for farming communities,

👉 Reduced environmental impact,

👉 Enhanced ecosystem restoration.

🔗 Read more: https://fspnafrica.org/cafaesup-project-advancing-carbon-farming-for-agricultural-and-environmental-sustainability/

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Climate change continues to threaten food systems, ecosystems, and livelihoods across the world. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and environmental degradation are placing enormous pressure on agricultural production and rural communities. At the same time, agriculture-related activit...

31/07/2026

At the heart of program innovations is the Community Virtual Hub (CVH.Africa), an inclusive digital platform designed to empower youth, women, farmers, agripreneurs, researchers, and food system actors through self-paced e-learning, expert-led training, mentorship, and knowledge exchange.

The platform enables knowledge to cascade from trained facilitators directly into communities, creating a multiplier effect that expands learning beyond geographical and infrastructural barriers. It combines digital learning tools and community engagement approaches to democratize access to agricultural knowledge and innovation across Africa.

Learn more: https://fspnafrica.org/fspn-africas-community-virtual-hub-innovation-recognized-on-the-european-commissions-innovation-radar/

Join the community today: https://learn.cvh.africa/

31/07/2026

Climate change continues to threaten food systems, ecosystems, and livelihoods across the world. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and environmental degradation are placing enormous pressure on agricultural production and rural communities. At the same time, agriculture-related activities contribute significantly to global carbon emissions, making the sector both vulnerable to climate change and central to the solution.

Learn more about solutions we have in place through the initiative: https://fspnafrica.org/cafaesup-project-advancing-carbon-farming-for-agricultural-and-environmental-sustainability/

21/07/2026

We are proud to have been selected as a finalist!

This opportunity recognizes our work as part of a global cohort of 89 initiatives across 44 countries advancing locally led solutions that strengthen communities, protect ecosystems, and build a more resilient future.

Learn more about all the finalists: https://bit.ly/4bKFIFk

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15/07/2026

"Safe food is not just about preventing disease, it is the foundation of healthy diets, thriving businesses, resilient food systems, and sustainable development."

Food touches every aspect of our lives. It nourishes families, supports livelihoods, drives economies, and connects communities. Yet every meal should come with one fundamental assurance, it must be safe to eat.

Catch up on the World Food Safety Day Symposium 2026 recap presentation by Lilian Bitok via the link: https://fspnafrica.org/from-burden-to-solutions-how-innovation-and-collaboration-are-advancing-food-safety-across-africa/

“Safe food is not just about preventing disease, it is the foundation of healthy diets, thriving businesses, resilient food systems, and sustainable development.” Food touches every aspect of our lives. It nourishes families, supports livelihoods, drives economies, and connects communities. Yet ...

13/07/2026

🍽️ What if one innovation could make food safer, reduce waste, and help businesses grow?

That's exactly what we explored during the World Food Safety Day Symposium 2026.

From global food safety statistics to inspiring innovations like solar drying technology that's helping produce safer, high-quality gluten-free foods in Kenya, our latest blog shows how collaboration and innovation are transforming food systems across Africa.

✨ Inside the article you'll discover:
🌍 Why food safety matters more than ever
📊 The latest global and African food safety insights
💡 A real success story from Epique Foods
🤝 How partnerships are driving safer food systems

Safe food starts long before it reaches our plates—and every step of the food chain matters.

📖 Read the full story through the link: https://fspnafrica.org/from-burden-to-solutions-how-innovation-and-collaboration-are-advancing-food-safety-across-africa/

💬 What food safety practice do you think has the biggest impact on protecting consumers?

09/07/2026

Yesterday, Food Security for Peace & Nutrition (FSPN) Africa, through the HealthyDiets4Africa (HD4A) project, joined three EU-funded initiatives—FoodSafety4Africa, FCI4Africa, and UPRISE Food Safety Project—to commemorate World Food Safety Day 2026 during the World Food Safety Day Symposium.

Held under the theme "From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere," the symposium brought together researchers, policymakers, development partners, entrepreneurs, and innovators from Africa and Europe to share practical solutions, research findings, and innovations that are strengthening food safety across the continent.

We were especially proud to see Lilian Bitok, CEO of Foods Limited and winner of the HD4A Agribusiness Agri-innovator Challenge 2023, share how her solar dryer innovation is improving food safety, expanding processing capacity, and supporting the production of high-quality gluten-free foods.

One message resonated throughout the discussions: food safety is everyone's responsibility. Building safer food systems requires collaboration across the entire food chain—from production and processing to distribution and consumption.

Together, we can transform research and innovation into practical solutions that protect public health, reduce food loss, strengthen businesses, and improve livelihoods across Africa.

07/07/2026

To mark World Food Safety Day 2026, Food Security for Peace & Nutrition(FSPN) Africa, as part of the HealthyDiets4Africa, will be taking part in 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 2026 co-organized by other three EU-funded food systems research projects, FoodSafety4Africa, FCI4Africa, and the Uprise Food Safety Project, tomorrow on 8 July 2026, from 11:00 to 13:35 GMT+1.

Under the theme “From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere,” the symposium will bring together progress, knowledge, and practical solutions from across the participating projects, while exploring how research and innovation is helping address food safety challenges and contribute to safer food systems across Africa

We are excited to have Lilian Bitok, CEO of Epique Foods Limited and winner of the HD4A Agribusiness Agri-innovator Challenge 2023, taking part in the discussions as a speaker, sharing how her solar dryer innovation is helping her tackle food safety concerns, increase processing capacity and meet demand for her gluten-free products.

We hope to see you there!

🗓️ 8 July 2026, 8 July 2026

🕚 11:00-13:35 GMT+1

🔗 Register now: https://iitaorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XPGNvtL4QbSJ18nd5sybWw #/registration

06/07/2026

🌿 Every healthy harvest begins with healthy soil.

Regenerative agriculture is about working with nature to restore the land while producing food sustainably. Through the CAFAESUP Project, farmers are learning practical techniques that improve soil health and strengthen the resilience of agricultural landscapes.

🌱 Minimum tillage helps protect soil structure and moisture.

🌱 Cover cropping keeps soils covered, reduces erosion, and enriches the land.

🌱 Intercropping promotes biodiversity and makes better use of available resources.

🌱 Crop rotation naturally restores soil nutrients and reduces pests.

🌱 Agroforestry combines trees with crops to create healthier and more resilient farming systems.

🌱 Composting organic fertilizers returns valuable nutrients to the soil while reducing waste.

🌱 AI-powered monitoring supports better decision-making for sustainable land management.

These regenerative practices contribute to healthier soils, improved water conservation, stronger biodiversity, reduced environmental degradation, and more resilient food systems.

Discover how the CAFAESUP Project is supporting a more sustainable future for agriculture. 🔗 https://fspnafrica.org/cafaesup-project-advancing-carbon-farming-for-agricultural-and-environmental-sustainability/