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.
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.
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.
PARI Annual Report 2022
The PARI annual report 2022 presents the highlights of PARI research conducted in 2022.
Building digital bridges in African value chains
This study examines the use of ICTs by African agriculture intermediaries to facilitate networking and information exchange in markets, highlighting the benefits and differences in usage across dealer types, and the potential for digital platforms to improve service delivery.
Carbon farming in Africa: Opportunities and challenges for engaging smallholder farmers
The study explores the feasibility of carbon sequestration in Africa's smallholder production systems.
Productivity growth and the role of mechanisation in African agriculture
This study compares agricultural productivity in African countries using two methods, finding a growth rate of 1-1.7%, influenced by mechanisation, research and development , weather, and population. Climate-smart options and knowledge-sharing are vital.
The Role of Agricultural Sector Performance in Attracting Foreign Direct Investment in The Food and Beverages Sector
This article examines how the performance of the agricultural sector relates to foreign direct investment (FDI) in the food and beverages sector across African countries.
PARI Policy Brief No. 32: Building digital bridges in African value chains
This policy brief discusses the use and impact of digital technologies among agricultural intermediaries.