Made in Africa – How to make local agricultural machinery manufacturing thrive
This paper examines the characteristics, opportunities, and challenges of local agricultural machinery manufacturers in Africa.
PARI Research Outputs
PARI research focuses on identifying and scaling promising agricultural innovations for agricultural growth and food security in Africa and India.
Livestock Feed Development Pathway in Nigeria
This study examines the drivers, challenges and opportunities of livestock feed production in Nigeria.
Industrial clusters and firm-level innovation in Africa
This study examines the relationship between industrial clusters and firm-level innovation in Africa.
Protecting the Data of African Agricultural Producers: A Review of National Laws, Compliance and Perceptions
This article assesses the status of personal data protection laws in Africa, compliance by digital ag providers and perceptions of agricultural producers.
PARI Policy Brief No. 34: Farming for Fish – Success factors for expanding Africa’s aquaculture sector
This policy brief identifies success factors that could contribute to scaling Africa's aquaculture sector.
Agricultural Input Use in Nigeria: Consistency, Complementarity and Credit
This study analyses the extent and consistency of input use among Nigerian farmers.
Scaling aquaculture for food security and employment in Africa
This study draws on insights from Egypt, Nigeria and Kenya to identify success factors for scaling the sector across the continent.
Proactive policy options for drought resilience in the Sahel region
This study reviews drought policies in the Sahel region to identify options for improving resilience to droughts of local communities.
Animal traction, two-wheel tractors, or four-wheel tractors?
Which technological pathway toward farm mechanization should be supported by African governments and development partners?
Addressing agricultural labour issues is key to biodiversity-smart farming
This study assesses potential trade-offs between agricultural labour productivity and biodiversity conservation to identify agricultural development pathways that serve both
people and nature.
Mechanization and automation in Africa’s agroprocessing sector: Implications for employment and skill needs
This study assesses the status of mechanization and automation in Africa's agroprocessing sector and related impacts on jobs and skill requirement.
PARI Policy Brief No. 33: Mechanization and automation in Africa’s agroprocessing sector
This policy brief presents insights on the status of mechanization and automation in Africa’s food and beverage manufacturing sector and how these technologies may affect employment and skill requirements.