Do home gardens increase vegetable consumption in Africa?
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.
A history of heat in 10,000 accessions
Seed stored in genebanks around the world harbors the human history of peppers – a fascinating story of global travel, slave trading, market manipulation, and personal preferences for hot and pungent flavors. A new paper in PNAS chronicles the genetic journey of a highly desirable vegetable.
SAFEVEG on the right track
Reviewing progress to date with partners on the project to strengthen vegetable and seed supply systems in West Africa.
Burkina Faso begins the journey toward SAFEVEG
Healthy, locally produced vegetables will soon be part of markets and meals in the West African country.
Seeding priority
Two studies by the World Vegetable Center examine the production factors, laws, regulations, and policies that affect the vegetable seed sector in Africa.
Mutual accountability
Closer cooperation among the government and partners in Tanzania's vegetable research and development value chain will ultimately benefit both consumers and communities.
World Food Program visits WorldVeg Mali
Seeing agricultural technologies and best practices in action helps to foster technical collaboration.
World’s indigenous peoples to bear brunt of climate change, warns UN paper
Invaluable knowledge passed on from generation to generation may be lost, along with many indigenous plants.
CARDI and WorldVeg sign MOU to strengthen fruit and vegetable value chains in the Caribbean
Sustainably developing production and distribution of produce to benefit people across the Caribbean.
Proof is in the field
Tomato varieties put to the test to select the best for Nigeria’s farmers.