Hydroclimatic extremes and food security hotspots in West Africa: evidence from rainfall–yield interactions
Introduction: Rainfall regimes across West Africa have undergone substantial transformations over the past four decades, with profound implications for rainfed agriculture and food security...
Rice production in West Africa: Analyzing the impacts of risks and constraints on yields and rice farmers' food security
Rice, with its rapidly growing importance as a staple food, plays a key role in West African diets, accounting for nearly 40% of the total volume of cereals consumed...
The Impact of Genetically Modified Cowpea on Yields, Postharvest Losses, and Profitability in Nigeria: Findings from a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
We assess the impacts of a genetically modified pod borer-resistant (PBR) cowpea variety in Nigeria through a cluster randomized controlled trial conducted in two major cowpea-cultivating...