Policy Brief No. 34: Farming for Fish – Success factors for expanding Africa’s
This policy brief identifies success factors that could contribute to scaling Africa's aquaculture sector.
PARI Research Outputs
PARI research focuses on identifying and scaling promising agricultural innovations for agricultural growth and food security in Africa and India.
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.
Renewable energy adoption and rural livelihoods in Ethiopia
This study assesses the impact of fossil-based and renewable energy use on rural households’ livelihoods in Ethiopia.
Comprehensive Livestock Driven Typology for Food and Nutrition Security in Africa: Case Study from Ethiopia
This study identifies interventions that could help increase the production and consumption of livestock-based foods in Ethiopia.
Animal traction, two-wheel tractors, or four-wheel tractors?
Which technological pathway toward farm mechanization should be supported by African governments and development partners?
Hydrothermally-treated soybean-fortified maize-based nsima (stiff porridge) could contribute towards alleviating seasonal body weight loss in farming communities in sub-Saharan Africa
This study investigates the impact of consuming soybean-fortified maize-based stiff porridge on weight loss in farming communities in Malawi.
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.
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.
PARI Annual Report 2022
The PARI annual report 2022 presents the highlights of PARI research conducted in 2022.