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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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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…
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The invisible costs of fragmented data in African agriculture and food systems
While the importance of agricultural and food systems data is no longer questionable, unless concrete examples are provided, many decision…
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How evidence and knowledge influence the quality of commodities and incomes
The quality of agricultural commodities and income is influenced by the quality of evidence and knowledge accessible to value chain…
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How agroecology is dismantling stereotypes about rural Africa
Gone are the days when African rural areas were associated with backwardness. With many indigenous food commodities like wild fruits…
