With #COP27 in full swing, a new blog by Ian Scoones has highlighted why the climate negotiations need a more sophisticated debate about livestock and climate change bit.ly/3GfcWxC

An #APRA article about the expansion of commercial tree crops in #Nigeria is now open access! Read the full details about how these important trees can boost agricultural commercialisation here: bit.ly/3hLuXtd

Unstable global gain markets have led some major rice-producing Asian countries to consider protecting their domestic markets. Our #blog reflects on the implications of these measures in #Ethiopia and policy interventions that aim to mitigate the impacts: bit.ly/3tWpra9

Are smallholders more productive than medium-scale farmers? Our latest blog summarises the findings of APRA research in #Nigeria which investigated if and how productivity related to farm size: bit.ly/3VAvSM4

New APRA research investigated the relationship between agricultural practices, food security and nutrition in #Ghana, and what impact women’s empowerment had on these gains. Our #blog summarises the findings: bit.ly/3DBzW7V

Land grabbing ten years on: a Call for Applications for small research grants peasantjournal.org/news/land-grab…

Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa is currently experiencing rapid transformation. Recent APRA research has been analysing changes in Ghana's Fumbisi Valley. Read our latest blog to find out more: bit.ly/3Pf207W

Food systems have become disconnected from people. What are some of the factors preventing change or transformation? This video from Institute of Development Studies highlights some of the factors at play:

Ghana’s oil palm industry has consistently fallen short of its potential, despite continuous policy support – but why? Read our latest blog to find out more: bit.ly/44l14mE

To prioritise the needs of the most vulnerable, we must understand what causes #inequities in #FoodSystems A new Institute of Development Studies #Report highlights 4 main areas of food inequity: 1⃣hunger 2⃣nutrition 3⃣livelihoods 4⃣territories See more below👇

A trio of books - making the case that we must put #farmers first if more equitable, sustainable and productive food and farming systems are to be achieved - are now free to download! Find out more 👇: bit.ly/3rceQKf

HOW are #Food systems inequitable & WHY do inequities exist❓ Institute of Development Studies’s new Food #Report calls for marginalised people to be at centre of conversations on food system transformation 👏 Read the full report here 👇

With 2 of the BIG 4 #oilpalm processing companies based in south-western #Ghana, you would think contract farming would help smallholders thrive 💸 In reality, formal contracts are a rarity What is the context behind this? Find out in our latest #blog: bit.ly/3uaXQW6

Farmers trying to #commercialise in #Tanzania & #Zimbabwe are being 'squeezed' by increasingly erratic climate patterns & unfavourable policy environments. Without public investment, they cannot cope - let alone adapt. More in our latest blog➡️ bit.ly/47Shh4I

How does money - or the lack of it - impact farmer-based organisations (FBOs) in 🇬🇭 #oilpalm communities? Our study reveals that #poverty breeds mistrust, weak or non-existent associational life, and undermines #FBO effectiveness More insights▶️bit.ly/4cvBikx

Why do we need a set of standards on crop-related crisis response? By protecting & rebuilding crop-based livelihoods in a crisis, we contribute to: 🌱 #sustainable #food supply 🪙 potential sources of income for the very #poor Read more, here: bit.ly/3U5A1s9

🍫📜 In 🇬🇭, #cocoa farming traditions are evolving. Shifting from extended family & community group reliance to nuclear family ownership & paid labour. What's driving these changes? Discover insights in our latest #blog🧐bit.ly/3VbUTzq

Calling all food systems stakeholders! Have you registered for our #webinar tomorrow? @ 8:00 EST/15:00 EAT, we’ll explore the significance of #SchoolMeals in driving sustainable change across African food systems🌍🫘 Be part of the conversation! bit.ly/44DkSTN

Panel discussion underway at the #CCheFS webinar, focusing on community engagement lessons. Key takeaway: Collaborating with established groups like agri extension officers & community leaders in 🇰🇪& 🇬🇭 facilitates effective engagement & message delivery. #CommunityOutreach

As 🇲🇼 embraces ag commercialisation, a study by APRA researchers reveals that this shift, while promising, may exacerbate inequalities within smallholder households. Balancing progress with social equity is crucial for #SustainableDevelopment More ➡️ tinyurl.com/4zkra5n4