Biomass is currently the main energy source in Nigeria, but it is being used and managed
unsustainably, resulting in significant health and environmental risks. To support Nigeria's …

The socio-economic effects of bio-energy are not unequivocally positive, although it is one of
the main arguments for supporting its expansion. An ex-ante quantification of the impacts is …

This study investigates opportunities to improve the cost competitiveness of the palm oil
biodiesel industry in Indonesia. It compares costs and revenues of standalone conventional …

A shift towards sustainable agricultural systems would enhance food security without further
depleting natural resources. Considering small-scale farming in the cereal-legume systems …

Sunflower is one of the major oilseeds produced in Tanzania, but due to insufficient
domestic production more than half of the country's demand is imported. The improvement of …

This article analyses the cereal-legume value chain in Malawi through a comprehensive VC
Map, a SWOT exercise and a policy analysis. VC participation entails a number of …

Even though the social aspect is a significant issue since it involves the welfare and
development of the affected population, it is not usually borne in mind when designing a …

Just like any other businesspeople, farmers have to take decisions every day that are crucial
for the survival of their farms. They often wonder “Is the structure of my farm competitive and …

Cooperation among farmers is an effective alternative to reduce production costs in
smallholdings of traditional olive groves and increase their low profitability. However, an …

The livestock-dairy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Rwanda, is experiencing
rapid growth due to population expansion, urbanisation, and changing food preferences …