PARI research focuses on identifying and scaling promising agricultural innovations for agricultural growth and food security in Africa and India.
This study investigates the impact of consuming soybean-fortified maize-based stiff porridge on weight loss in farming communities in Malawi.
This study assesses potential trade-offs between agricultural labour productivity and biodiversity conservation to identify agricultural development pathways that serve both
people and nature.
This study assesses the status of mechanization and automation in Africa's agroprocessing sector and related impacts on jobs and skill requirement.
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.
The PARI annual report 2022 presents the highlights of PARI research conducted in 2022.
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.
The study explores the feasibility of carbon sequestration in Africa's smallholder production systems.
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.
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.
This policy brief discusses the use and impact of digital technologies among agricultural intermediaries.
The study finds that parents strongly shape youth aspirations – they are much more influential than siblings, peers, church, and media. Male youth are more likely to envision farming (full or part-time) than female youth. This reflects their parent's aspirations and is reinforced by the patriarchal system of land inheritance.
This chapter assesses how India can reform its food systems to ensure equitable access to sustainable and nutritious foods.