News

FSG May 2018 Quarterly Updates issue is released

Published on June 1, 2018
Our latest publications and presentations with a few activity highlights.
FSP’s study of the long-term benefits of fertiliser subsidies program in Malawi

Published on May 23, 2018
Ricker-Gilbert and Jayne article "Estimating the Enduring Effects of Fertiliser Subsidies on Commercial Fertiliser Demand and Maize Production" in the Journal of Agricultural Economics (2017), was one of the journal’s top 20 most downloaded recent papers.
MSU CANR Dean Ron Hendrick Visits Tanzania

Published on May 18, 2018
In an effort to strengthen partnerships with local collaborators, Ron Hendrick, the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), made an official visit to Tanzania from May 13th to 18th, 2018.
“One Team” Approach to Accelerating Technology Adoption in Myanmar

Published on May 16, 2018
Combining farmer, research and extension expertise toward a sustainable and profitable agricultural sector in Myanmar
Nigerian Visiting Scholar’s Program Hosts Three Faculty on MSU Campus

Published on May 10, 2018
The chief objectives of the professors’ visit was to monitor the progress of their students and to interact with MSU faculty in areas of mutual interest.
Policy Project Supports Development and Collaboration for Nigerian Faculty

Published on May 7, 2018
AFRE is building further connections with Africa by hosting several Nigerian scholars and students under the USAID funded Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Policy project led by Dr. Saweda Liverpool-Tasie.
FSG Faculty Meets with Akin Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, 2017 World Food Prize Laureate

Published on May 3, 2018
“Agriculture is cool, agriculture is sexy.” —Dr. Adesina
Akinwumi Adesina receives Honorary Doctorate of Agriculture from MSU

Published on May 2, 2018
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank Group and 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Agriculture from MSU on Friday, May 4, 2018.
7 Unmistakable Signs of Agri-food Systems Transformation in Africa

Published on April 10, 2018
It's happening, and offers many investment opportunities. A seminar by Jayne & Kray, Ministry of Agriculture, Gvt of Tanzania, April 10, 2018
Youth for Growth, Transforming Economies through Agriculture

Published on March 29, 2018
A Report by Felix Kwame Yeboah, Principal Author (FSP C4a), sponsored by the Chicago Council for Global Affairs