Policy Briefs
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Nourishing the Future: Reflections on the Follow-up to the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit
Published on August 29, 2024
A cursory glance at the latest data on the state of Africa’s food and nutrition reveals a grim reality -
Adoption of sustainable agricultural intensification practices and their welfare impacts: Comparative evidence from Ethiopia, Malawi, and Uganda
Published on August 14, 2024
Sustainable intensification practices (SIPs) improve productivity and food security while protecting the environment. However, adoption remains low, highlighting the need for gender-sensitive, context-specific interventions. -
Role of Markets in Navigating Consumption Choices Amid Maize Price Shocks
Published on May 14, 2024
Food price shocks affect household welfare. Market access mediates impacts. Ghana faces food security challenges despite progress. Study explores market role in maize consumption amid price shocks. -
Does Pesticide Use Influence Crop Productivity in Uganda?
Published on May 14, 2024
Uganda faces crop losses from pests, with low pesticide use. Yet, indiscriminate use may harm food quality. Gaps persist in understanding pesticide impact. This brief aims to fill these gaps using Uganda National Panel Survey data. -
Crop Production Diversity and the Well-being of Smallholder Farm Households in Nigeria
Published on May 13, 2024
Nigerian smallholders diversify crops for resilience and dietary variety, but its impact on well-being is unclear, needing further study.