IF Sub-grantee

AGriCef, a digital solution for more effective and efficient agro-ecological management of the Fall Armyworm (CLA) in Northern Benin (DigiCLA)

Project duration

24 Months

Start 11/03/22 End 10/03/24

Project-location

Benin

Contact

Ismail Moumouni

U Parakou

ismailmm@gmail.com
  • Innovation Fund
  • R&I
  • Digitalisation
  • Food and Natural Resources

The DigiCLA project focuses on enhancing maize productivity in northern Benin by tackling the devastating impact of the Fall Armyworm (CLA). Using the AGriCef digital platform, the project empowers smallholder farmers—particularly women and youth—with localized, agro-ecological solutions, early warning systems, and real-time advisory support. By integrating advanced technologies and engaging local stakeholders, DigiCLA fosters sustainable, inclusive agricultural growth, reduces crop losses, and boosts rural livelihoods.

DigiCLA is one of the 3 projects financed by AGriDI in Benin.

 

Publications

Explore the project’s actions and objectives by clicking on the image below to read the factsheet (in French):

AGriCef factsheet

 

Discover how socioeconomic factors, gender, and education shape digital disparities, and learn about strategies to foster inclusivity in digital agriculture. Click the image below to read the full paper:

Paper Digital inequalities among smallholder farmers in Benin: Determinants of attitude, material access, skills and usage

 

Project coordinator

Université de Parakou – Benin

Project partners

ECLOSIO – Benin

TIC Agro-Business-Center (ABC) – Benin

News from the project

Webinar of DigiCLA project
Innovation Fund

Webinar of DigiCLA project