A more resilient future for smallholder avocado farmers in Rwanda: Harnessing Avocado Resources for Value Enhancement and Sustainability Transformation (HARVEST)
Rwanda’s Avocado Sector: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Growth Avocado farming has become an important source of income for smallholder farmers across Rwanda. Yet, while avocados are grown throughout the country, the benefits for farmers remain limited. Post-harvest losses are high, with much of the fruit spoiling before sales. Many farmers lack access to reliable…
Read MorePioneering Black Soldier Fly Farming in Ethiopia
The Challenge: Tackling Ethiopia’s Organic Waste and Protein Deficit Ethiopia’s rapid urbanisation is generating increasing amounts of organic waste, causing soil and water pollution and contributing to the emissions of greenhouse gases. In addition, agricultural productivity in Ethiopia is severely constrained by a limited availability of protein for livestock and a lack of organic fertilisers…
Read MoreTurning Waste into Wealth: Circular Economy Opportunities in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s rapid urbanization and economic growth have brought with them a significant rise in waste generation. Today, the country produces over 6 million tons of municipal solid waste annually, a figure projected to reach 10 million by 2030. With only 40% of waste collected and a mere 4% recycled, there is urgent need—and enormous potential—for…
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