The journey began with two beloved beans: coffee and cocoa.
How much progress are we really making against malnutrition amid global, socio-economic, and agricultural shifts? The answer, as expected, was complicated. There are signs of improvement, but also stubborn inequalities that mean some communities still face empty bowls while others have choices in abundance.
Artificial intelligence can be harnessed for fine-scale crop yield forecasts. Imagine farmers planning their harvests with the same accuracy as weather apps predict rain. Suddenly, “farming under uncertainty” looks a lot less uncertain.
women don’t just “add value” to agriculture they’ve been carrying it on their backs for centuries.
…making the case that farmers, communities, and local researchers hold just as much expertise, and their voices deserve to be at the center of the conversation.
The Academy is more than a training, it is a community. And communities grow stronger when they meet face to face.
…the magic lay in the mosaic, 26 pieces that, together, formed a bigger picture of how agriculture can adapt, include, innovate, and thrive.
Welcome to Tropentag 2025 rain or shine, it’s going to be unforgettable!