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AGROVEG aim to Intensify Agroecological-Based Cropping Systems to Enhance Food Security, Environmental Safety, and Income of Smallholder Producers of Crucifers and Traditional African Vegetables in East Africa.
WorldVeg advocated African traditional Vegetables at TANZFOOD- the annual event for both the food industry and consumers – organized by the expo experts from KILIFAIR Promotions – Moshi/Tanzania.
The WorldVeg Ethiopia office held a field day for personnel from the Ministry of Agriculture, EIAR, Arsi University staff and students, agro-dealers and vegetable farmers to demonstrate the importance of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in tomato production.
V4P&P supports local communities by giving them a solid training on regenerative agricultural practices and business skills.
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.