Vegetables make up a large proportion of food consumption in Ghana comprising 12.8% of food expenditure (GLSS 2012/13). However, despite favorable agro-ecological conditions, local vegetable production fails to meet demand. Low yields and restricted access to marketing networks characterize the vegetable sector in the country, presenting a challenge as far as competitiveness and production incentives […] Source: IFPRI Ghana
Do Agri-bodies give Farmers a Boost?
-Devesh Roy and Vinay K Sonkar A study of Farmer Producer Organisations in Bihar show mixed results — some successes but several challenges too The government has this lofty goal of doubling farmers’ income by 2022. Among the different instruments to a... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
Earth Day 2018: Solar-powered Irrigation can Boost Rural Development, but also poses Risks
Irrigation is one of the most effective means for boosting agricultural production, but powering the withdrawal of groundwater can be an expensive and polluting process. Solar panels provide a cleaner energy source for pumping groundwater than traditio... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
Registration Open for Agriculture, Nutrition & Health Academy Week
The Agriculture, Nutrition & Health (ANH) Academy will hold its 3rd Annual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week from 25 – 29 June 2018 in Accra, Ghana. The event provides a forum to explore multisectoral linkages between agriculture, nutrition and health. One of the sub-themes of our work in GSSP examines some of these linkages, exploring value chains […] Source: IFPRI Ghana
GFPR 2018 India Launch: India’s Time to Focus on Farmers
Against the backdrop of rising concerns over farm distress in India, and a farmers’ protest movement demanding policy succor, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched the latest 2018 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) at a policy... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
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