Fruit And Vegetable Production In Africa
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Fruit And Vegetable Production In Africa
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Author : Robert P. Rice
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Fruit And Vegetable Production In Africa written by Robert P. Rice and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Fruit categories.
Understanding The Production Of Protective Foods In East Africa A Cross Country Analysis Of Drivers And Policy Options
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Author : Haile, Beliyou
language : en
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release Date : 2021-07-29
Understanding The Production Of Protective Foods In East Africa A Cross Country Analysis Of Drivers And Policy Options written by Haile, Beliyou and has been published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-29 with Political Science categories.
Supply chains for nutritious (“protective”) foods in Africa south of the Sahara are often poorly developed, especially for perishable crops that are vulnerable to wastage. We used LSMS-ISA surveys and geographic information system (GIS) data to explore which factors predict production patterns of four protective food crops (pulses, nuts and seeds, vegetables, and fruits) relative to cereals and starchy roots and tubers (grouped under staples) in Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Uganda, with a focus on potential inter-ventions to improve production, trade, and consumption of these foods. Plot-level irrigation adoption is the strongest predictor of fruit and vegetable production, along with precipitation, suggesting that water availability is a major precondition for pro-ducing these protective foods. In contrast, pulses and nuts and seeds can be grown in drier and warmer conditions. Better market access is also associated with higher production of fruits and vegetables, but the association is weaker than that of water access. Investing in and expanding irrigation-especially small-scale irrigation-has strong poten-tial to yield high returns in East Africa, especially for poor households that cannot afford to invest in capital-intensive irrigation technologies. Irrigation investments may need to be complemented by investments in roads, rural elec-trification, and cold storage chains to promote efficiency of postharvest supply chains and reduce marketing costs.
Fruit And Vegetables
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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2021-09-20
Fruit And Vegetables written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-20 with Social Science categories.
This book will convince the reader to care about fruit and vegetables and to see that the small-scale production of these crops is fundamental to achieving sustainable development goals. In five chapters, the reader will learn about the challenges and rewards for producers, sellers, and consumers. Chapter 1: a working definition for fruit and vegetables, making the case for supporting small-scale farmers and value chains. Chapter 2: options for farm management to ensure that production is sustainable including genetic resources, seed systems, management of water, soil, nutrients, and control of pests and diseases. Chapter 3: options to integrate small-scale commercial fruit and vegetable farmers into socially inclusive value chains, including innovative post-harvest handling services, market linkages, and reducing food loss and waste. Chapter 4: options for practitioners and policymakers at different governmental, institutional and social levels to promote the sustainable production and consumption of safe, nutritious, and affordable fruit and vegetables. Chapter 5: key interventions and innovations to facilitate the sustainable production of fruit and vegetables in low- and middle-income countries across the world. This publication takes readers on a journey introducing them to a diverse array of fruit and vegetables through colorfully illustrated studies from around the world. It justifies the importance of these crops and it encourages readers to take an active role both in promoting fruit and vegetable production and in encouraging more people to eat them.
African Indigenous Vegetables In Urban Agriculture
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Author : Charlie M. Shackleton
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-09-02
African Indigenous Vegetables In Urban Agriculture written by Charlie M. Shackleton and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-02 with Gardening categories.
This book provides a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge of the potential and challenges associated with the multiple roles, use, management and livelihood contributions of indigenous vegetables in urban agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. There has been growing research and policy effort around urban agriculture in the region over the last two decades, but never has it been integrated with work on under-researched crops such as indigenous vegetables. These species have multiple advantages, including low input requirements, adaptability to African environments, high nutritional value and marked biodiversity, cultural and local food security significance. Yet they are overlooked in the modern world, where recent emphasis has been directed to growing a limited range of exotic crops, both for internal markets and for export to developed country markets. This book provides evidence that, in spite of this neglect, in many African cities indigenous vegetables are still widely used, cultivated and marketed. It goes on to consider their potential to contribute to income generation and poverty alleviation of the growing numbers of urban dwellers in sub-Saharan Africa, whilst promoting urban greening and sustainability. Based on critical analysis of the debates it presents a multidisciplinary analysis of the realities and future opportunities.
Lost Crops Of Africa
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2006-11-27
Lost Crops Of Africa written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-27 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This report is the second in a series of three evaluating underexploited African plant resources that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. The volume describes the characteristics of 18 little-known indigenous African vegetables (including tubers and legumes) that have potential as food- and cash-crops but are typically overlooked by scientists and policymakers and in the world at large. The book assesses the potential of each vegetable to help overcome malnutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and create sustainable landcare in Africa. Each species is described in a separate chapter, based on information gathered from and verified by a pool of experts throughout the world. Volume I describes African grains and Volume III African fruits.
Lost Crops Of Africa
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2006-10-27
Lost Crops Of Africa written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-27 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This report is the second in a series of three evaluating underexploited African plant resources that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. The volume describes the characteristics of 18 little-known indigenous African vegetables (including tubers and legumes) that have potential as food- and cash-crops but are typically overlooked by scientists and policymakers and in the world at large. The book assesses the potential of each vegetable to help overcome malnutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and create sustainable landcare in Africa. Each species is described in a separate chapter, based on information gathered from and verified by a pool of experts throughout the world. Volume I describes African grains and Volume III African fruits.
Vegetable Production Under Arid And Semi Arid Conditions In Tropical Africa
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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Horticultural Crops Group
language : en
Publisher: Bernan Press(PA)
Release Date : 1988
Vegetable Production Under Arid And Semi Arid Conditions In Tropical Africa written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Horticultural Crops Group and has been published by Bernan Press(PA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Vegetable Production And Marketing In Africa
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Author : Dagmar Mithöfer
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2011
Vegetable Production And Marketing In Africa written by Dagmar Mithöfer and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Business & Economics categories.
This book provides a collection of conceptual and methodological chapters on the socio-economic aspects of vegetable production-to-marketing systems in Africa. The diverse topics covered in this book include the conceptual challenges in economic research on vegetable production systems, the implications of good agricultural practice standards, the challenges and opportunities of meeting the growing market demand and issues in pest management. The book aims to inform researchers, development partners and policy makers on the opportunities and constraints of vegetable production-to-marketing systems for development. The book has 16 chapters and a subject index.
Urban And Peri Urban Agriculture In Africa
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Author : David Grossman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-05-20
Urban And Peri Urban Agriculture In Africa written by David Grossman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-20 with Social Science categories.
Published in 1999, this work sets out to assess the potential of urban and peri-urban agriculture for generating income and for improving food supply for the growing urban population in Africa. It considers both full-time small-holder farmers and part-timers, who hold land under various tenurial conditions. Since the book is a collection of papers based on field studies, it contains a wide range of approaches, methods of investigation, and scientific findings.
Fruits And Vegetables In West Africa
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Author : H. D. Tindall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965
Fruits And Vegetables In West Africa written by H. D. Tindall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Africa, West categories.