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Research plays a fundamental role in achieving food systems outcomes but research funders and researchers often set agendas that are not necessarily informed by policy needs...

This study aims to integrate underutilized crops (UCs) into the food system to address climate change impacts, and food -water insecurity. UCs have immense potential to mitigate...

In South Africa, especially in rural areas, access to essential resources such as water, sanitation, and energy is limited. This issue disproportionately impacts female-headed households, which also...

Highlights: Climate change poses a significant challenge to the agricultural system. A multistage sampling procedure was employed in selecting sunflower farmers across some villages in South...

This open access book presents a novel approach to food security research (SDG-2 Zero Hunger) by integrating indigenous and scientific knowledge. Through extensive field-based research...

THE AfCFTA has the potential to spur industrialization, boost RVCs and increase the participation and inclusion of women in intraregional trade and the economy. However, for regional soybean-to-poultry value chains, harnessing...

This paper critically examines how urban planning influences food security in the rapidly urbanizing landscapes of Africa, focusing on Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. These countries...

Africa's rapid population growth, urbanization, and rising incomes have led to a growing demand for processed foods. The continent's economic growth has contributed to its rapid...

Highlights: Rewilding can have substantial social-ecological impacts in urban areas. We explore concepts, pros and cons, scale, applicability, and examples. We suggest ways...

In the context of rapidly growing African cities, a thorough understanding of the complexities of urban food systems is essential for addressing the challenges of food insecurity and undernourishment for city dwellers. Particularly...