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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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Making market infrastructure fit for purpose through consultative processes
One of the major reasons why African countries are littered with abandoned market sheds intended for the poor is because…
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The underestimated role of traditional medicine in shaping local wellbeing
In most African communities, traditional medicine and indigenous herbs are in integral component of local well-being. Any conversation about local…
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What does knowledge mean when African scholars are not keen to understand informal economies?
If African scholars were more interested in studying informal economies and territorial markets, by now, there would be abundant literature…
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Transporters as unique knowledge brokers in African markets and food systems
The process of moving food commodities from production areas to markets is rich with unique knowledge which you may not…
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How colonialists used their language to undermine indigenous food systems
In many African countries, colonialists did not just take the best land for producing their own food and raw materials…
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Why farmers should know how their commodities perform on the market
Why farmers should know how their commodities perform on the market It is no longer enough for farmers to know…
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Domesticating wild animals and plants can strengthen African food systems
For African countries that are preserving their biodiversity, domesticating wild animals and plants can be a promising avenue for strengthening…
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What would inclusive urban planning look like for an agriculture-driven economy
Urban planning in most African cities has not only remained colonial but largely focuses on attracting foreign investors and tourists…
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How African territorial markets are redefining post-colonial consumption
Although colonial legacies continue to shape the way Africans produce and consume food, African territorial markets are quietly re-defining post-colonial…
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The underrated value of knowing your customer and knowing your market
There are times when the market is more important than inputs like seed, fertilizer and capital but very few farmers…
