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What really drives transformation in African economies? Is it better policies? More funding? Or something deeper? On March 17, 2026, we converse with Joe Studwell, the author of 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴, to explore agriculture, policy sequencing, state capability, and what truly drives structural transformation on the continent. Don’t miss this dialogue from 3pm (EAT), bringing together farmer experience, policy insight, and big‑picture development thinking. Register Now: agra-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #AGRA #AGRAImpact #HowAfricaWorks

🔬Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today we celebrate the women driving innovation in agriculture, sustainability and climate resilience. Science grows stronger when it grows inclusive. 💚 #UPSCALE #WomenInScience

🎓 20 PhD scholarships are now open for up to 4 years, starting April/May 2026. 👩 Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply, with additional support available for special needs. More information here: cfwt.sua.ac.tz/reforest/

🎄Happy Holidays from the UPSCALE project! We’d like to thank our partners, farmers, researchers and communities for their dedication to building more resilient, sustainable and inclusive food systems. ✨ We look forward to continuing our journey together in the new year!

🌍 New Opportunity for the UPSCALE Community! Join the upcoming Workshop on the AU–EU Innovation Agenda (2023–2033) focused on Innovations for Climate Resilience & Sustainable Energy. 👉 Register here: registration.dlr-pt.de/en/workshop-se… Registration open until 16 December, 14:00 CET

🌍 The Global Climate-Smart Agriculture Conference 2025 took place in Brasilia on the eve of #COP30! 🌱 Dr. Amanuel Tamiru represented #UPSCALE, showcasing the #PushPull technology among the Hot Topics, a key example of climate-resilient, sustainable farming. #CSA2025

✨Dr. Tamiru from ICIPE is presenting the Push-Pull technology as one of the featured approaches at this major global event dedicated to advancing sustainable, climate-smart farming practices worldwide. 💻 The event is being livestreamed: globalcsaconference.com

🌍 We’re proud to share that Emily Poppenborg Martin (project coordinator) and Ammanuel Tamiru (leader of the Push-Pull programme from ICIPE) represented UPSCALE at The AU–EU Innovation Fair. #UPSCALE #InnovationFair #AUEUInnovation #Sustainability #AgriFoodSystems #EUProjects

✨ We’re proud to share that UPSCALE has been selected as one of the four best-performing FNSSA projects to present a pitch and host an exhibition stand at the AU-EU Innovation Fair! You can find more information about the Innovation Fair here: innovationfair2025.service-facility.eu #UPSCALE

✨ Curious to see how the last UPSCALE General Assembly went? 👉 Check out some of the highlights and impressions in this video youtube.com/watch?v=21Bv5A… #UPSCALE #GeneralAssembly #Innovation #Sustainability

🌱 New on the UPSCALE Channel: Episode 5 of the Push-Pull Series! Watch now and get practical tips for a successful implementation: youtube.com/watch?v=o0G6L1… Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe! #PushPullTechnology #UPSCALE #SustainableFarming #Agroecology #FoodSecurity

🌍 Great funding opportunity for African researchers & institutions! 📢 The 4th Call of the SASTE Grant (Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education) is now open until November 2025! 🔗 Learn more & apply: oead.at/en/news/articl…

Can PPT Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change? Yes! It helps with climate adaptation: Desmodium enriches the soil and suppresses weeds. The PPT improves soil moisture retention. Trap crops provide livestock fodder, diversifying farm benefits and income. upscale-hub.eu

🌽 Our coordinator, Emily Poppenborg, joined the panel discussion during the event on the agroecological transition of food systems in Africa. The event focused on agroecological innovation and sustainable farming pathways for Africa. 🌿 ▶️ Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=x51d6T…

📢 UPSCALE at the 1st @kalromkulima Socio-Economics and Policy Development (SEPD) Event Last week, our partners presented a research paper from the project, contributing to the dialogue on sustainable agriculture and innovation. 🔗 upscale-hub.eu/events/1st-kal…

🌽 How do farmers go from scepticism to fully embracing Push-Pull Technology? ✅ Training by local experts and fellow farmers ✅ Simple, visible results from real plots ✅ Support with seeds and materials ✅ Confidence from peer success stories 📖 upscale-h2020.eu/from-trials-to…

🛑 Putting an End to Plastic Pollution 🛑 Our work with Push-Pull Technology empowers farmers to manage pests naturally, with no plastic waste and no chemical runoff, just smart, sustainable practices rooted in agroecology 🌱 upscale-hub.eu

🌽 From trials to trust 🌿 Farmers in Tanzania’s Mara Region are taking sustainable agriculture into their own hands! With support from #UPSCALE and partners, @TanzaniaTari and @icipe, they’ve been testing PPT on the ground — and the results are in. 🚜 🔗upscale-h2020.eu/from-trials-to…

📚 New Publication Alert! This paper highlights the untapped potential of PPT in transforming African agriculture through sustainable intensification and agroecological practices. upscale-hub.eu/publications/o…

🌱 Season 2 Update from Tanzania! #UPSCALE has launched another Mother-Baby Trial in Tanzania & these trials continue to bring farmers closer to climate-smart solutions, testing and adapting Push-Pull Technology directly in their fields. Track us at upscale-hub.eu