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The Future of Potato Processing in Eastern Africa: Meeting the Needs of Farmers and Industry
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 4, December 2024

The Future of Potato Processing in Eastern Africa: Meeting the Needs of Farmers and Industry

Originally published at CGIAR website last Dec 13, 2024
Diego Naziri, André Devaux, Pieter Wauters, Guy Hareau, Agnes Mbugua Gitonga

Potato is a major staple crop in many Eastern African households, but its role is expanding beyond the dinner table. Across Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, the potato process...

Future Market Segment: Can Sweet Sorghum Power the Next Generation of Clean Energy?
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 4, December 2024

Future Market Segment: Can Sweet Sorghum Power the Next Generation of Clean Energy?

Originally published at CGIAR website last Dec 13, 2024
Swamikannu Nedumaran, Ephrem Habyarimana, Judy Thomas

As fuel prices climb and climate goals intensify, the world needs fresh solutions. The latest contender is sweet sorghum, a resilient, high-sugar-content crop poised to...

Tomato and Peppers Market Segmentation Workshop for Central and Southern Africa
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 4, December 2024

Tomato and Peppers Market Segmentation Workshop for Central and Southern Africa

Originally published at CGIAR website last Dec 13, 2024
Mwasilwa Ambali, Herbaud Zohoungbogbo, Mathieu Ayenan, Rachidi Francisco

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg), in collaboration with the CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence, hosted a pivotal workshop on tomato and pepper market segmentat...

Gendered Trait Preferences for Direct Seeded Rice in Bihar, India
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 4, December 2024

Gendered Trait Preferences for Direct Seeded Rice in Bihar, India

Originally published at CGIAR website last Dec 13, 2024
Melanie Connor and Sugandha Munshi

Direct-seeded rice (DSR) is gaining popularity in India, particularly in the Eastern Gangetic Plain, to enhance resource use efficiency, especially water use efficie...

Exploring Rice Millers’ Preferences in Kenya
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 4, December 2024

Exploring Rice Millers’ Preferences in Kenya

Originally published at CGIAR website last Dec 13, 2024
Melanie Connor, Arelene Malabayabas, Arielle Rafanomesantzoa, Lucy Muthoni, Ruvicyn Bayot

The rice milling industry in Kenya has seen significant advancements, playing a crucial role in the country’s rice value chain and bridging the gap between rice farmers...

Unlocking Agricultural Insights: Introducing GloMIP Impact Portal for Crop Improvement Research
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 4, December 2024

Unlocking Agricultural Insights: Introducing GloMIP Impact Portal for Crop Improvement Research

Originally published at CGIAR website last Dec 13, 2024
Bert Lenaerts, Dino Badayos, Neale Paguirigan, Valerien Pede

Crop scientists and social scientists at CGIAR are working together to create advanced studies that aim to reduce poverty, improve food and nutrition security, and s...