Bambara groundnut is an indigenous African legume, which is the third most important after peanut and cowpea in terms of consumption and socio-economic impact in semi-arid Africa. There is, therefore, the need for adequate research attention, especia...

Consuming diets of low diversity may lead to micronutrient deficiencies and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Dietary diversity (DD) has become a popular indicator to assess the quality of diets as well as nutrient adequacy of food intake among adults...

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...

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

This study investigates risk perceptions and management strategies among maize growers in the equatorial region of South Sudan. A cross-sectional study design included a survey questionnaire that was used to analyse data from 510 respondents. Factor...

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...

Agriculture is key to Africa's economic growth and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The vision for sustainable food systems in Africa includes achieving resilience to climate shocks, increasing agricultural productivit...

The agri-food private sector in Africa is a dynamic and multifaceted component of the continent’s economy playing a critical role in shaping food systems, employment, and economic growth. Yet, this role is often misunderstood or oversimplifie...

Climate change, directly and indirectly, impacts food systems, food trade, food and nutrition security, and the attainment of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, such as achieving zero hunger, ending poverty, ensuring healthy lives, and...