Supporting policy with scientific evidence

In worldwide, climate change poses an increasingly serious threat to horticultural production and postharvest management, with rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent droughts and floods...

Cassava is a critical crop in tropical agriculture, serving as both a staple food and a source of income. However, inefficient post-harvest processing leads to significant losses, limiting its...

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...

Food loss and waste are significant global issues that have a profound impact on food security, the environment, and the economy. This review examines the magnitude, origins, and consequences of food...

Highlights: Though key to food security, improved storage is rarely adopted by smallholders facing high post-harvest losses. A small subsidy—reflecting the current fiscal burden—increased purchasrates...

Fruits and vegetables are perishable crops that need particular handling methods to preserve their quality and prolong shelf life. Among these methods, the utilization of edible...

The Food Balance Sheet (FBS) is a detailed record of food supply and utilization of a given country over a specified period, compiled using rigorous analytical and statistical methods...

Highlights: Cereal interventions, particularly for maize storage still dominate the evidence. For perishable crops, storage structures with temperatures below ambient reduced PHLs. For durables, study...

Post-harvest losses affect nearly one-third of global food production, threatening food security and sustainable agriculture worldwide. This study critically examines how Artificial Intelligence...

This publication aims to provide an overview of the contribution of small-scale fisheries tohealthy food systems and sustainable livelihoods in Madagascar. Small-scale fishing in Madagascar is primarily conducted in coastal and inland...