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Why the elite should stop imposing their expectations on smallholder farmers
Bankers expect smallholder farmers to repay loans at a particular interest. For economists, African smallholder farmers are supposed to master…
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How to move from ordinary to best agricultural practices
‘Best practice’ is not even a mouthful but what it means in practice remains unclear to many people who use…
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Tapping into the seasonal nature of indigenous knowledge
Tapping into the seasonal nature of indigenous knowledge Every African community or ecosystem has embedded knowledge which sustains its development.…
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Invisible barriers against scaling up food systems projects in African countries
Invisible barriers against scaling up food systems projects in African countries Information about producing any food commodity is now abundant…
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Converting natural resources into food and raw materials requires thoughtful action
Converting natural resources into food and raw materials requires thoughtful action If converting natural resources into food and raw materials…
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How far can consortiums deliver food security in developing countries?
How far can consortiums deliver food security in developing countries? The past few years have seen development agencies working in…
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Which is more important owning land or controlling food systems?
Which is more important owning land or controlling food systems? It is becoming obvious that owning land is pointless without…
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Empowering communities to appreciate and conduct research
If developing countries are going to only recognize and respect research results from formal research institutes and universities, they will…
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How consumers use their buying patterns to signal priorities
As buying patterns signify ordinary people’s priorities, developing countries should invest more in finding pockets of opportunity from micro-markets than…
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Who really sets prices in the open market?
No matter how many times this question is answered, it continues to be asked again and again. One of the…
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How capital determines the structure of agriculture and food systems in Africa
How capital determines the structure of agriculture and food systems in Africa Although finance will not solve all challenges facing…
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Small consistent incomes are better than random high yields
Rural households that receive regular small incomes tend to have a better standard of living than those earning a once-off…
