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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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An African framework for commercializing indigenous food is long overdue
An African framework for commercializing indigenous food is long overdue As part of combatting the negative effects of pandemics such…
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Africans may soon start importing indigenous fruits and vegetables
Africans may soon start importing indigenous fruits and vegetables Hate them or like them, the Chinese have become adept at…
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Cultivating a unique sense of self-reliance through African mass food markets
Cultivating a unique sense of self-reliance through African mass food markets After being shunned by formal financial institutions for decades,…
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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…
