Stories of Science, Innovation and Impact

Follow our latest programmes, research, partnerships, field activities, publications, and stories from across Africa.

From laboratory discoveries to farmer engagement, from scientific leadership to indigenous crop innovation, our work is constantly evolving. Explore the latest updates, insights, and stories from JR Biotek Foundation and AGRIIP.

Featured Story

Highlight of our recent breakthroughs and community integrations

AGRIIP Nigeria

Published September 2026

Listening First: How Farmer Voices Are Shaping the Future of Indigenous Crop Research in Nigeria

What happens when agricultural research begins not with a laboratory question, but with a conversation with a farmer?

Across Abia and Kano States in Nigeria, JR Biotek Foundation–AGRIIP has been listening directly to farmers about the realities shaping how they grow food: changing weather patterns, declining productivity, crop choices, pests and diseases, access to inputs, indigenous knowledge, and the practical decisions they make every farming season.

Latest News & Updates

Direct dispatches from our laboratories and field sites

September 23, 2026

Beyond the Training: How JR Biotek Alumni Are Multiplying Impact Across Africa

From classrooms and laboratories to research collaborations, new technologies, scientific leadership and farmer-facing innovation, JR Biotek alumni are taking opportunities further, and creating opportunities for others.

September 23, 2026

Scientists and Farmers Should Not Exist in Separate Worlds

From listening to Nigerian farmers as an undergraduate to studying crop resilience at Cambridge, Christianah Oseni reflects on the experiences shaping her science, and why she chose to volunteer with JR Biotek Foundation.

September 22, 2026

Beyond the Prize: How JR Biotek Is Helping African Scientists Turn Ideas into Impact

From environmental action and interdisciplinary innovation to an enterprise reaching nearly 2,500 farmers, JR Biotek alumni show what can happen when scientific training is connected with collaboration, entrepreneurship and opportunities to test ideas.

September 1, 2026

JR Biotek Foundation Releases 2015-2026 Impact Report: The Multiplier Effect

What happens when you invest in one scientist? They conduct research. They teach students. They mentor other scientists. They build collaborations. They secure funding. They develop innovations. And, over time, the impact of one opportunity can reach thousands of people.

October 2, 2025

JR Biotek Foundation Launches AGRIIP: A 10-Year Mission to Reimagine Africa’s Food Future

JR Biotek Foundation has launched the Agri-Innovation & Impact Platform (AGRIIP), an ambitious 10-year initiative bringing together African scientists, farmers, entrepreneurs and institutions to develop science-backed solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing African agriculture and food systems.

April 5, 2025

JR Biotek Awards Honour a Decade of Partnership, Service and Excellence in African Science

For ten years, JR Biotek Foundation’s work has been built not only through programmes, but through people, scientists who mentor others, institutions that open their laboratories and networks, volunteers who give their time, and partners who believe that strengthening African science can transform lives and food systems.

Publications & Reports

Scientific research papers, policy briefs and organizational impact reports

Impact Report

2026

Roots of Resilience: 10-Year Impact Report

A comprehensive analysis of our activities from 2016-2026, documenting alumni milestones, regional crop resilience, and scientific progress.

AGRIIP REPORT

2026

JR Biotek Foundation–AGRIIP Nigeria Initiative Launch & Strategic Roundtable

Rebuilding Indigenous Crop Systems for Climate Resilience, Food Security & Livelihoods

JRBF/AGRIIP/REPORT/2026-01

PROJECT REPORT

2025-2026

Building Nigeria’s Capacity for Climate-Resilient Agriculture through Molecular Biotechnology

Scientific Training to Farmer-Informed Innovation

Delivered in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), with support from the Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund.

JRBF/CLIMATE/REPORT/2026-02

Video & Media Gallery

Witness our lab work, farmer workshops and expert spotlight series

Building capacity of African agricultural researchers to address food insecurity in Africa

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Fundamentals of Plant Gene Silencing: Virus Induced Gene Silencing (VIGS) Lecture - Part 1

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Breaking the Cycle of Hunger and Malnutrition in Africa | Carol Ibe | TEDxOxford

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Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar for our upcoming workshops, summits and info sessions

WEBINAR

AGRIIP Research Fellowship 2027 Information Session

Online (Zoom)

Training

Hands-on Workshop: Genomics and Bioinformatics for Root Crops

Abia State University, Nigeria

Farmer Engagement

Kano State Indigenous Seed Demonstration Day

Kano Agricultural Extension Center, Nigeria

Conference

JR Biotek Foundation Pan-African Agriculture Summit 2027

University of Cambridge, UK & Hybrid

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Every Story Begins with a Conversation

Whether we are training scientists, listening to farmers, strengthening partnerships, or supporting the next generation of agricultural innovators, every step contributes to a larger movement to build resilient food systems across Africa.
Follow our journey as we continue learning, collaborating, and creating impact together.