This discussion paper aims at exploring the potential of agroecology to improve food security, nutrition and the overall wellbeing in Africa in the face of the challenges posed by the growing population, climate change, rising cost of livi…
Kampala, Uganda - In a bid to tackle the pressing challenges in Africa's Agricultural Research for Development (AR4D) system, the FARA Executive Director, Dr. Aggrey Agumya and Dr Silim Nahdy, Executive Secretary of AFAAS paid a courtesy v…
This study investigated the postharvest management practices implemented by farmers and determined the economic losses incurred, as well as the factors influencing the choice of management practices employed. Using ordinary least square re…
Mushrooms constitute an important source of selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D, proteins and fibre. Due to their nutraceutical properties, they are used for prevention of Parkinson, Alzheimer, hypertension and stroke diseas…
Ready-to-eat foods sold by street vendors play a significant role in urban diets worldwide, offering accessible, affordable, and diverse options. However, concerns about food safety due to inadequate handling practices have raised question…
Credit utilization enhances agricultural productivity to trigger rural development, but little is known about the credit utilization intention of the smallholder farmers who are the main borrowers in the areas. This study assessed the medi…
