Adaptation to climate stress is an unprecedented challenge facing cropping systems. Most adaptation assessments focus on how adaptation options affect yields of a single crop under different weather or climate conditions. Yet, cropping systems often comprise more than one crop, and holistic assessments should consider all crops grown in a cropping system. One adaptation option […]
World Water Day 2021: How can we manage better what we value most?
The theme of World Water Day 2021 (March 22) is “Valuing Water”—recognizing that unless resources are valued, they won’t be used sustainably.
Project Note: Understanding the factors that influence cereal-legume adoption amongst smallholder farmers in Malawi
Abstract: Although sustainable intensification (SI) practices such as intercropping of cereals with legumes are believed to offer productivity benefits to farmers, the adoption of cereal-legume intercropping remains low in Malawi. We use dynamic programming to assess the impact of four key constraints that smallholder farmers face. These constraints are i) land, ii) labor, ii) input […]
Price Bulletin for Selected Legumes, Roots & Tubers, and other Cereals -#5a- February 2021
This price bulletin was developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi with the goal of providing clear and accurate information on the variation of weekly retail prices of selected agricultural commodities that are important for food security and nutrition in Malawi. The reports are intended as a resource for those interested in agricultural markets in Malawi. […]
Vacancy Announcement: Research Analyst
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Malawi, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Research Analyst. The position will be attached to IFPRI’s Malawi Strategy Support Program based in Lilongwe. Initial contract will be for a period of one year. Essential Duties: This is primarily a research position, requiring a good understanding […]
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