The collaborative research between the World Vegetable Center and Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) for improving mungbean productivity in Tanzania has finally culminated in the release of new mungbean varieties.
With just a bit of bicycle tubing or a little clip, farmers can produce vigorous seedlings to grow new business opportunities.
The Africa Vegetable Breeding Consortium (AVBC) annual workshop is the public/private platform for collaboration to ensure Africa’s vegetable producers get the seed they need.
Analysis of the impact of home gardens in Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya shows the importance of carefully identifying local barriers to growing and eating vegetables at home.
Two studies by the World Vegetable Center examine the production factors, laws, regulations, and policies that affect the vegetable seed sector in Africa.
Closer cooperation among the government and partners in Tanzania's vegetable research and development value chain will ultimately benefit both consumers and communities.
In Tanzania, exposure to best farming practices opens new opportunities for enterprising farmer Pendael Paulo.
The arrangement will focus on high-quality seed of selected climate-resilient and nutritious African vegetables and establish school and home gardens to diversify food consumption while strengthening the national school-feeding program.
Using regenerative agricultural practices, the new Veggies 4 Planet & People project will engage women and youth in business activities to improve their incomes, the health of their communities, and the environment.