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Tomato cultivation in Himachal Pradesh: A socio-economic assessment with reference to marketing and packaging

This report presents the outcomes of a needs assessment study in 2001 in Himachal Pradesh – […]
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The role of small scale producers organizations to address market access

Marketing through rural producers’ organisations can be a means to overcome the constraints faced by individual […]
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The role of NGOs and CBOs in marketing in Uganda: the potential in remote regions and in reaching the poor

This paper has been produced in the context of DFID-funded research on sustainable agricultural marketing initiatives […]
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The potential for marketing processed fruits and vegetables in Harare

This paper examines the potential for marketing processed fruits and vegetables in Harare. It is based […]
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The Assessment of the Interaction Between Fish Aggregating Devices and Artisanal Fisheries

Sections 1 and 2 of this report describe the geography and economy of Vanuatu, the historical […]
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Sweetpotato postharvest systems in Uganda: strategies, constraints and potentials

To develop, validate and transfer needs assessment methodologies for post-harvest systems (farmer to consumer) of non-grain […]
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Sweet potato cultivars with improved keeping qualities for East Africa

The objection of this project was to facilitate development of sweet potato cultivars with improved post-harvest […]
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Sustainable NGO/CBO agricultural marketing initiatives
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Sustainable NGO/CBO agricultural marketing initiatives
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Study on farmer organisations in smallholder tea in Malawi.

The Smallholder Tea Authority (STA) was formed shortly after independence. By 1990 2,400 ha had been […]
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Simple steps can strengthen marketing capacity. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Showcase 4: Opening the doors to markets and credit for poor fisherfolk.

This series of two-page briefs highlights some of the new technologies and processes available, in order […]
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Second RALF Projects Workshop

The proceedings of the Second RALF Project Workshop held in Kabul, Afghanistan, 20 November 2005. Thirteen […]
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Crop post-harvest research programme
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Report on post harvest activities in Kiboga District. Department For International Development Maize Marketing in Kibiga and Nsambya sub-counties.
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Report on post harvest activities in Kiboga district (July – September 2003)
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Crop post-harvest research programme in Zimbabwe – Report on baseline data available for Buhera District, Manicaland Province

This report on crop post-harvest research programme in Zimbabwe focuses on the institutional environment, farming systems, […]
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Relieving post-harvest constraints and identifying opportunities for improving the marketing of fresh yam in Ghana. Final Technical Report.

In 1994 the National Agricultural Research Strategy Plan for Ghana identified yam as a priority crop […]
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Quality networks open markets for fish – Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Promotion and development of the participatory market chain approach (PMCA) in Uganda. Project Final Report.

This is a study report on a project that aimed to assess, adapt and put in […]
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Production and Marketing of Red Meat, Wool,Skins and Hides in Afghanistan: A Case Study from Kabul, Kandahar and Kunduz Provinces

This paper reports the findings of project RALF01-09 on ‘Marketing of Livestock and Livestock products: Market […]
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Production and marketing of Safou (Dacryodes edulis) in Cameroon and internationally: market development issues

This paper draws together information from three separate projects on the production of Dacryodes edulis (G.Don) […]
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Preliminary assessment of the marketing sytsems for yam in Ghana
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PRA survey report for Kawere Ward, Mutoko District, Zimbabwe, 10 to 14 November 1997
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Pilot study for the implementation of a traceability scheme for smallholder poultry farms in northern Viet Nam

Movement of live poultry via trade is a known risk factor for the introduction, spread and […]
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Participatory Rural Appraisal Techniques
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Participation makes ethical trade work for the poor – Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Overcoming information constraints: improving horticultural marketing and technical information flows to smallholders – Final Technical Report

This project concerns the organisation and performance of vegetable marketing in Ghana, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, representing […]
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Organised Retailing of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: Opportunities for Putting Research Into Use

A cross?cutting theme in the DFID-funded Research into Use (RIU) programme is the exploration of the […]
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Opening the doors to markets and credit for poorfishers. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Oilseeds in Zimbabwe: a review of current knowledge and issues.
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New information takes farmers ‘Together toMarket’. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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New market chain approach gives fast results – Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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More marketing choices mean better livelihoodsfor poor paddy growers. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Matching the potential of root crops as commercial commodities with the needs of the poor
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Marketing of Livestock and Livestock Products: Market Demand, Potential Returns to Producers and Constraints to Market Access

This presentation introduces the project, as outlined in its Project Proposal Document. The presentation was created […]
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Marketing for small-business success – Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Marketing of Bambara in Ghana – FRI/NRI Project Report
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Marketing and processing of bambara groundnuts (West Africa). Final Technical Report.

The purpose of the project was to develop and effectively promote strategies that improve food security […]
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Market information needs of rural producers

The aim of this paper is to assess the importance of market information and the scope […]
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Managing Aquatic Resources to Benefit the Poor where Water is Limiting: Lessons from India and Sri Lanka, paper presented at World Aquaculture Conference, Beijing, April 2002.

The headings for this presentation, which has a number of colour photographs, are as follows: Background […]
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Innovations in innovation: reflections on partnerships, institutions and learning

This book explores the nature of innovation processes associated with a socio-economic change in rural areas […]
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Indigenous vegetables becoming increasingly popular in Central Africa
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Inception Report R8274. June 2003.
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Improving the Competiveness and Marketability of locally produced rice in Ghana. Final Technical Report.

The objective of this research was to assist in the development of a post-harvest strategy for […]
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Improvement of maize marketing through adoption of improved post-harvest technologies and farmer group storage: a case study of Kiboga and Apac districts. Project Final Report.

This project addressed the improvement of maize quality and quantity in order to improve market access […]
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Improving access to good quality agri-inputs
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Improved marketing methods ensure smallholder access – Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Human considerations in Crop-Post Harvest operations
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Household food security study: rapid rural appraisal of villages in three communal lands of Zimbabwe. Project A0441.
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Helping small companies compete in biopesticide markets – Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Helping fishers make smarter decisions – Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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From plough to plate???collaboration deliversresults. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Fufu Marketing Systems in South-West Nigeria.

This study presents a characterisation of fufu marketing systems in Southwest Nigeria. It forms part of […]
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From mangos to markets – Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Fisheries marketing, demand, and credit in Raichur district, Karnataka, India

This is one of a series of 10 working papers produced as the first stage of […]
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Finding Missing Markets (and a Disturbing Epilogue): Evidence from an Export Crop Adoption and Marketing Intervention in Kenya.

Farmers may grow crops for local consumption despite more profitable export options. DrumNet, a Kenyan NGO […]
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Improving small Holder Marketing of Potatoes and Groundnuts in Eastern Uganda

Farmers’ collective marketing has successfully been implemented in Western Kenya, but the potential has remained unexploited […]
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Sample of Constitution for the Farmers Marketing Groups

Smallholder farmers are always trapped in the “good season” poor market dilemma. This discourages production of […]
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Database of Farmer Organization support and training materials relevant to Malawi

This is a database of farmer organization (FO) support and training materials relevant to Malawi. The […]
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Facilitating the effective production and marketing of processed food products by small-scale producers in Zimbabwe. Output 6. Report of Policy Recommendations.
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Facilitating the effective production and marketing of processed food products by small-scale producers in Zimbabwe
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Facilitating the effective production and marketing of processed food products by small-scale producers in Zimbabwe
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Facilitating the effective production and marketing of processed food products by small-scale producers in Zimbabwe
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Exploring marketing opportunities through a research, industry and users coalition: sorghum poultry feed

A Steering Committee chaired by the representative from the feed industry (Janaki Feeds) was formulated to […]
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Enhancing the production and supply of good quality yams in Ghana
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Editorial for Forests, Trees and Livelihoods: special issue

This editorial describes this issue of the journal. It contains papers which are each a synthesis […]
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Domestication of Dacryodes edulis: state-of-the-art

Dacryodes edulis is one of the important local fruit tree species of West and Central Africa. […]
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Development of integrated protocols to safeguard the quality of fresh yams. Final Technical Report

The overall objective of the project was to improve the system by which yams are marketed […]
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Community enterprise doesn’t have to be a burden. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Commercialising indigenous fruit for poverty alleviation

In the West and Central African region, there are 60 million poor people. Cameroon’s Poverty Reduction […]
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Case study on the technical and economic aspects of small-scale cassava processing in a selected village in the Lake Zone of Tanzania

Case study prepared for FAO, Rome, using data from CPHP-funded research.
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Cambodian Post Harvest Fisheries Livelihood Project

The project aims to develop an understanding of how the post-harvest fisheries sector can be better […]
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Beyond agriculture – making markets work for the poor: proceedings of an international seminar

A great deal of effort on behalf of governments and the international community goes into helping […]
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Best practices for sustainable NGO/CBO agricultural marketing interventions

A great deal of effort on behalf of governments and the international community goes into helping […]
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Better organisation helps farmers to access markets – Validated RNRRS Output

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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A report on baseline data available for Mutoko District, Mashonaland East Province
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A new system helps smallholders keep pace with world markets. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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A participatory rural appraisal of Ward 21, Chivi District, Masvingo Province, 15-19 September 1997.
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Learning from literature – highlights.

A review of a book of 50 pages, which is extremely useful in clarifying certain concepts […]
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Knowledge brings opportunities in emergingdomestic fish markets. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]
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Know-how boosts cottage industries in tropicalfruit. Validated RNRRS Output.

This is one of 280 summaries describing key outputs from the projects run by DFID’s 10-year […]