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 how to produce particular commodities.…
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 food systems and creating totally…
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 at the expense of meeting…
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 consumption patterns by positioning agroecology…
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 invest in understanding the market…
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 makers will take a casual…
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 actors, thanks to evidence from…
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 and tubers from rural areas…
Using territorial markets to scale what is working in African food systems
One of the most persistent challenges for African governments and development agencies has been how to spread good practices by scaling what is working in…
Tapping into the voices and wisdom of people doing the hard work
Instead of depending on extractive models that focus on exploiting natural resources like land, water and minerals, every African country can benefit from tapping into…