Farmer–herder conflicts deepen the incidence of poverty and worsen the wellbeing of both farming and herding households in Sub-Saharan Africa. In order to cope with the effects of conflict on their livelihoods, households adopt various adaptation str...

In recent years, fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, has emerged as one of the most serious invasive species in many countries across Africa, Asia and Oceania. The pest is causing extensive damage to maize production and the intensification o...

A core activity of the PlantwisePlus programme in Ghana involves working to raise awareness around gender-related inequity and related issues within the country’s agricultural sector. To evaluate the indicators of change that have resulted from w...

Input subsidy programmes (ISPs) remain a popular but contentious policy tool to promote agricultural intensification, food security and poverty reduction across Africa. Although previous studies have explored the impact of ISPs on various smallholder...

African indigenous vegetables (AIVSs) play crucial roles in promoting a healthy diet and providing commercial opportunities for smallholder farmers. Despite their nutrient-rich nature, their consumption is limited, highlighting the need to develop an...

One of the primary development challenges hindering poverty reduction in Africa is the existence of a yield gap between female and male farmers. However, previous studies conducted in Ethiopia have largely overlooked the role of gender-related factor...

It is with great excitement that I welcome you to this latest issue of the AgriFocus Africa Magazine. This edition is packed with stories that reflect the evolving landscape of agriculture in Africa—a sector vital to our livelihoods, economies, and f...

Strengthening business ecosystems is essential to overcome barriers and enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enter internal markets.

In 2016/17, AGRA undertook an assessment of marketing and distribution systems of farm inputs (mainly fertilizer) in 11 selected countries (Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda) res...

The role of agriculture in sustainable development and poverty reduction for the vast majority of developing countries cannot be overemphasized. Forty-five percent of the developing world's population lives in households involved in agriculture, and...

Malnutrition is prevalent in infants during complementary feeding in parts of developing countries. This is especially so, due to the high cost of infant formulas and other weaning foods in this region. This study compounded and evaluated some qualit...

This essay investigates the connection between Nigerian food security and agricultural education curricula. The study explores the importance of incorporating agricultural education within the formal education system with an emphasis on Nigeria in or...