Journal Article. Children younger than 5 years and women of reproductive age often suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. Biofortification, which involves enriching staple crops with micronutrients, is a nutritional intervention focused on addressing micronutrient deficiencies. It is equitable, sustainable, and costs less than other nutritional interventions. Read more >> Autor: Bachewe, Fantu Nisrane; Genye, Tirsit; Girma, […]
Risk-Contingent Credit (RCC): Assessing smallholders’ agricultural credit needs and the feasibility of implementing RCC in Ethiopia
Agricultural credit is an important instrument for improving farm productivity, the welfare of farm households, and their resilience to weather-related shocks. However, small-scale farmers’ access to credit is limited by demand- and supply-side constraints. Risk-contingent credit, which bundles credit with insurance against climate risks, is one promising solution. This study, conducted in three woredas in […]
Smallholder maize yield estimation using satellite data and machine learning in Ethiopia
The lack of timely, high-resolution data on agricultural production is a major challenge in developing countries where such information can guide the allocation of scarce resources for food security, agricultural investment and other objectives. While much research has suggested that remote sensing can potentially help to address these gaps, few studies have indicated the immediate […]
Dietary recommendations for Ethiopians on the basis of priority diet-related diseases and causes of death in Ethiopia
Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) need to be evidence-based. As part of the development of Ethiopian FBDG, we conducted an umbrella review to develop dietary recommendations. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), deficiencies of vitamin A, zinc, calcium, or folate, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were selected as a priority. Systematic reviews were eligible if […]
Towards understanding vegetable and fruit markets for improved consumption and nutrition: The case of Ethiopia
Journal Article. Fantu Nisrane Bachewe and Bart Minten We study price behavior of vegetables and fruits in Ethiopia over the 15 year period from 2005 to 2019 based on retail and producer price datasets. This is an important topic given the importance of prices for consumption decisions for these nutritious foods. A number of notable […]
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