The push towards commercialization is driven by the modernization paradigm which argues that traditional subsistence farming is backward and primitive. Despite commercialization having the potential to enhance people’s livelihoods, it can also bring...

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...

Fusarium wilt (Panama disease) caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) is of economic importance in Kenya. The disease is widespread and currently causing havoc to bananas in the main growing regions of Eastern and Central Kenya. There is n...

We use a combination of a global desk review of the literature with information from an on-going action research in Kenya to provide insights into the main characteristics, benefits and shortfalls of business models for engaging women and young peopl...

The African continent is known for high entrepreneurial activity, especially in the agricultural sector. Despite this, the continent's economic development is below expectations due to numerous factors constraining the growth and sustainability of ag...

Soil fertility remains a challenge in Ghana and other sub-Saharan African countries. Most nutrient balances on farmers' fields are negative due to nutrient mining resulting from continuous cultivation of farmers' fields. The major farming systems in...

The trajectory for widespread integration of edible insects into the human diet is still confronted by low acceptability especially among communities that traditionally or habitually do not consume insects. While the concern today is how best to pres...

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...

This report examines the experiences of Ghanaian exporters and importers with trade regulations and related procedural obstacles – highlighting their concerns and the challenges they face.

Climate change creates risks for agrifood exporters as extreme weather events and rising temperatures disrupt supply chains and reduce productivity. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises also face risks from new policies, regulations and tech...

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 paper considers the factors that drive a strong and competitive agri-business sector with particular attention to investment in research and development (R&D) for technological innovation as well as the broader drivers and risk factors of influen...