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The CANALLS Expert Panel in Cameroon brought together our partners from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), and external local stakeholders on 22 and 30 April 2026 in Yaoundé to discuss agroecology policy and identify key challenges, opportunities and priority actions for advancing agroecological transitions in the country.

The CANALLS Expert Panel in Burundi brought together our partners from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), the Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Burundi (ISABU), and external local stakeholders on 30 April 2026 at Le Chandelier Hotel in Bujumbura to discuss agroecology policy and identify key challenges and priority actions for advancing agroecological transitions in the country.

CANALLS partners have organised practical training for stakeholders in the Uvira Living Lab on producing and using biopesticides made from locally available plants. The activity aimed to promote accessible and environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides while supporting more sustainable rice production.

The Kabare Living Lab reached an important milestone on Thursday, April 2, 2026. More than 20 key stakeholders, including policy-makers, religious leaders, school headteachers and local farmers, gathered for an extensive discussion regarding the future of sustainable coffee farming in DRC, as part of the CANALLS project activities. The gathering aimed to gain a first-hand understanding of the agroecological practices (AEPs) implemented in the Kabare experimental fields. 

Farmers, researchers, and local stakeholders come together through a Farm Field School to explore agroecological innovations for more sustainable rice production.

On 23 April 2026, the Uvira Living Lab hosted a Farm Field School (FFS), bringing together farmers, researchers, extension agents, and local stakeholders from the sites of Katogota and Kamanyola. The event provided a valuable opportunity for participants to learn from ongoing field experiments, exchange experiences, and strengthen their understanding of agroecological practices for irrigated rice production.

On 18 February 2026, a training session took place at INERA Mulungu under the CANALLS project, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore practical agroecological solutions tailored to local needs.