Experts Discuss the Future of Ethiopian Coffee
Ethiopia is the birthplace and Africa’s largest producer of Arabica coffee. With over 80 percent of Ethiopia dependent on agriculture, and …
Women Farmers in Ghana Gain Greater Access to Land
Although women do most of the agricultural work worldwide, they own very little of the land they farm. In Africa, …
2015: International Year of Soils
According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), soil is responsible for 95 percent of our food production, and yet …
AflaSTOP Overview
A visual snapshot of AflaSTOP’s core goal and research hypothesis, phased approach, and the hermetic storage and drying technologies targeted …
Overview of Tested Storage Devices
AflaSTOP is testing a variety of hermetic storage devices to evaluate whether or not a smallholder farmer-friendly technology exists that …
Overview of Drying Technologies Under Design
AflaSTOP is testing, adapting, and designing cost-effective and appropriate drying technologies for maize and other commodities. This highlights the three …
Findings from Acquisition of Maize Contaminated with Aflatoxin
From March–June 2014, the AflaSTOP project sought to acquire 53 tons of grain contaminated with aflatoxin. This grain was sourced …
AflaSTOP 2012-2013 Annual Report
AflaSTOP aims to develop and commercialize technologies for post-harvest storage and drying of staple grains to help prevent and control …
Survey of Drying Practices, North Rift, Kenya
Key findings from a survey of 48 farmers in North Rift to investigate maize drying practices, including drying at home, …
Survey of Storage Practices in North Rift and Eastern Province, Kenya
Key findings from two surveys covering 100 farmers, conducted through collaboration between AflaSTOP and IFPRI. Findings cover storage structures, storing …
