Reports

Abstract This report presents the findings of a study of the implementation of the Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion (SHEP) approach and its contribution to human capital development in agriculture, particularly that of smallholder horticulture farmers in…

Aflatoxin is a fungi-produced toxin that resides in the soil and affects crops. It thrives in humid conditions and is prevalent throughout much of the developing world in such staple crops as maize and groundnuts. While…

As the magnitude and scope of the AIDS epidemic grew during the 1990s, it transformed the international development landscape: HIV/AIDS became a global development issue with socioeconomic implications for livelihoods, rather than an isolated health issue.…

This summary note is an excerpt from the chapter on Kenya that will appear in the peer-reviewed IFPRI monograph, East African Agriculture and Climate Change: A Comprehensive Analysis. The research, produced in collaboration with scientists from the…

Published: Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:57:54 -0400 Kenya has a high risk of being infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) because it (i) lies along the migratory bird routes, (ii) engages in formal and informal cross-border…

Changes in the agriculture sector are essential to mitigate and adapt to climate change, ensure food security for the growing population, and improve the livelihoods of poor smallholder producers. What agricultural strategies are needed to meet…

Experts Meeting to Discuss Evidence, Effects, and Action Cape Town-Policymakers, researchers, development experts and practitioners are gathering here from November 9-11 to discuss the critical links between HIV/AIDS, agriculture, hunger and malnutrition in Africa. Conference participants hope to enhance the understanding of…

The recognition that the HIV/AIDS epidemic is a major threat to sub Saharan Africa's economic development has prompted researchers to focus on the economic impacts of the disease. In particular, given the importance of agriculture for livelihoods in sub…

Kathleen Flaherty, Festus Murithi, Wellington Mulinge, and Esther Njuguna Key Trends Since 2000 - Public agricultural research and development (R&D) expenditures in Kenya have varied from year to year largely because spending at the country's main agricultural research agency, the Kenya Agricultural…

ABSTRACT Farmer field schools (FFSs) are a popular education and extension approach worldwide. Such schools use experiential learning and a group approach to facilitate farmers in making decisions, solving problems, and learning new techniques. However, there is limited or conflicting evidence…