Yield effects of selected agronomic innovation packages in maize cropping systems of six countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
This paper assesses the effects of new agronomic innovations on yield rates of selected crops across 12 African countries.
PARI Research Outputs
PARI research focuses on identifying and scaling promising agricultural innovations for agricultural growth and food security in Africa and India.
Building farmers’ capacity for innovation generation: Insights from rural Ghana
This study investigates the innovation-generating behavior among rural farmers in Ghana.
Vocational Education and Training for Farmers and Other Actors in the Agri-Food Value Chain in Africa
The study analyzes the current state of Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) in Africa and presents its challenges and opportunities.
PARI Policy Brief No. 9: Innovation for Sustainable Agricultural Growth in Africa – Insights from Research Dossiers on 12 PARI Partner Countries
This brief compiles analyses of the current state of the agri-food sector, related policies and existing agricultural innovations in twelve African countries.
PARI Policy Brief No. 8: Doubling the Maize Yield in Africa Through Better Crop Management
Results from a crop simulation model to inform policy and research
Factors Influencing Scaling-up of Agricultural Innovations: Lessons from Ghana
This review study indicates that capacity building, inherent attributes of the innovation, establishment of partnership strategies are among the key factors determining widespread scaling up of new innovations in the country.
Development and Analysis of Rice Value Chains in Ghana
This study uses the value chain approach to study the rice sub-sector in the selected districts and to solicit support for small-scale rice value chain actors.
PARI Policy Brief No. 6: Improving Employment Prospects for Africa’s Rural Youth
Given that the agriculture sector remains the most important economic sector in the region, policies that support its development and increase the human capacities of rural youth can significantly improve employment opportunities and quality.
Innovation for Sustainable Agricultural Growth – 12 Country Dossiers
The dossiers provide background information on the innovation environment, most relevant value chains and related innovations, and collaboration opportunities for 12 African countries with Green Innovation Centres.
Farmers’ adaptation to weather extremes in the Sudan Savanna
This study documents farmers’ perception of recent changes in the local climate and identifies factors that influence the number and choice of strategies implemented.
The Neglected Governance Challenges of Agricultural Mechanization in Africa
This paper presents a case study on the governance challenges of agricultural mechanisation in Ghana.
Beyond adoption: welfare effects of farmer innovation behavior in Ghana
This paper assesses the impact of farmer innovation household income and consumption expenditure for innovators.