Open Access Article / High-yielding and disease-resistant hybrid plant cultivars recently developed by breeders need evaluation for end-use. This study evaluated the influence of processing methods on the sensory acceptability of products (plantain chips, fried ripe plantains called “dodo” in Nigeria, boiled unripe and ripe plantains, and "amala," ...
2022 marked an eventful year across CGIAR. The combined efforts of IAES, ISDC and SPIA further the System’s effectiveness, its culture of continual learning, and its transition to One CGIAR. Read our summary 2022 technical and financial report. Also enjoy our infographics rounding out the year.
Despite enthusiasm for the potential of digital innovations to transform agricultural markets in Africa, progress made thus far has been limited to small-scale experiments that often fail to scale up. Realizing the full potential of digital innovations – tools, technologies, applications, and services – in Africa requires not just further developme...
Voluntary Sustainability Systems (VSS) can play an important role in reducing persistent gender inequalities and supporting women’s empowerment to achieve more just and resilient agri-food systems. However, research indicates that gender equality impacts have been minimal given few VSS have taken a strategic approach to addressing gender equality a...
Introduction: In Ethiopia, small ruminants contribute significantly to livelihoods and food security but productivity is low with high disease burden and essential endoparasite control not widely practiced. The current study assessed worm burden and its control in three districts in Ethiopia. Methods: All sheep older than 3 months in nine villages ...
The platform supports the common bean breeding programs within the Pan Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) by phenotyping bean germplasm for seed iron and zinc content. Superior lines are promoted as high iron beans/ or utilized as parents for enhancing nutritional quality among popular bean market. The platform is also used to validate SeedFe an...
Open Access Article; Published online: 16 Feb 2023 / While international trade in agricultural commodities can spur economic development especially where governance is strong, there are also concerns about the local impacts of commodity production and their distribution on the environment and on people. The sustainable development goals (SDGs), tho...
Strengthening the production and processing of key food commodities forms the basis of agricultural development in Africa. These value chains follow a quasi-linear progression across seven main segments: farm planning > land preparation and crop establishment > field production > harvest > post-harvest handling > marketing > and value addition. Eac...
