Poor handling of fruit results in post-harvest losses of nearly 40% in tropical countries. This project aims to extend the harvest and improve fruit quality and shelf life.
More than 80% of Tanzanians live in rural areas and depend on crop and livestock production for their livelihoods. Among livestock, goats rank second only to cattle in terms of their contribution to the income and nutrition of the rural poor.
In eastern and southern Africa, most yogurt production is carried out by industries using large-scale fermentation technologies to target urban consumers.
Yellowing disease continues to threaten coconut crops and farmers' incomes in Côte d'Ivoire. This research project will offer research and policy recommendations to deal with the problem.