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.
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.
Impact of Agricultural Innovation Platforms on Smallholder livelihoods in Eastern and Western Kenya
This study aimed at understanding the outcome and impact of the use of innovation platforms, as well as identify and explore possibilities of replicating successful innovation platforms in other regions to enhance the livelihoods of the target communities.
Identifying Options for the Development of Sustainable Seed Systems – Insights from Kenya and Mali
The overall purpose was to propose an agenda for supporting the sustainable development of seed systems in two Sub-Saharan countries, Kenya and Mali, based on the experiences and insights of seed system actors who contribute to various functions and operate at different scales.
Innovation Opportunities in Sweet Potato production in Kenya
The book contains seven chapters that exhaustively covers the subject matter and make a smart proposition on the plausible pathway to ensure that agricultural technologies delivers a vibrant and economically sustainable agrarian sector.
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
Recognizing and rewarding farmers’ creativity through contests: experiences and insights from four African countries
This paper presents the experiences and outcomes of applying contests to elicit farmer-generated innovations and to reward outstanding farmer innovators in selected districts in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi and Zambia
Agricultural Mechanization in Kenya: rice and banana value chains
This study assesses the status, challenges, and prospects of agricultural mechanization on rice and bananas in Kenya.
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.
PARI Policy Brief No. 5: Smallholder agricultural mechanization in Africa
This policy brief analyses which governance challenges must be addressed to make mechanization economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.