Acute poverty and meager economic opportunities exist in many rural regions of Central America.

Acute poverty and meager economic opportunities exist in many rural regions of Central America.

Acute poverty and meager economic opportunities exist in many rural regions of Central America.

Acute poverty and meager economic opportunities exist in many rural regions of Central America.

The rapid economic growth and population expansion of Cambodian and Vietnam presents opportunities for impacting the livelihood of many people, where horticulture remains an important undeveloped b

The rapid economic growth and population expansion of Cambodian and Vietnam presents opportunities for impacting the livelihood of many people, where horticulture remains an important undeveloped b

Postharvest losses of fresh horticultural crops are a major challenge in Tanzania, with studies from Sokoine University of Agriculture estimating losses of fresh produce at 44-60 percent.

Postharvest losses of fresh horticultural crops are a major challenge in Tanzania, with studies from Sokoine University of Agriculture estimating losses of fresh produce at 44-60 percent.

Postharvest losses of fresh horticultural crops are a major challenge in Tanzania, with studies from Sokoine University of Agriculture estimating losses of fresh produce at 44-60 percent.

Although the growing market for horticultural products in Uganda offers an opportunity for smallholder farmers to improve their income, the farmers' access to these markets is still limited.

Rapid urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa has resulted in an increase in demand for food, and fruit and vegetable consumption in the region remains 22-82% below the intake value threshold of 400 g/d

Rapid urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa has resulted in an increase in demand for food, and fruit and vegetable consumption in the region remains 22-82% below the intake value threshold of 400 g/d

This international project team is focusing efforts on linking smallholder farmers to other value chain actors, to connect vegetable production with market demand.

In many tropical countries, soilborne pathogens dramatically reduce tomato yields, impacting the livelihoods of rural families.

In many tropical countries, soilborne pathogens dramatically reduce tomato yields, impacting the livelihoods of rural families.

In many tropical countries, soilborne pathogens dramatically reduce tomato yields, impacting the livelihoods of rural families.

Dry season vegetable production is a high priority in Uganda's largely rainfed (>97%) agricultural systems.

Dry season vegetable production is a high priority in Uganda's largely rainfed (>97%) agricultural systems.

Dry season vegetable production is a high priority in Uganda's largely rainfed (>97%) agricultural systems.

Dry season vegetable production is a high priority in Uganda's largely rainfed (>97%) agricultural systems.

Dry season vegetable production is a high priority in Uganda's largely rainfed (>97%) agricultural systems.

Dry season vegetable production is a high priority in Uganda's largely rainfed (>97%) agricultural systems.

Dry season vegetable production is a high priority in Uganda's largely rainfed (>97%) agricultural systems.

Apricots have the potential to be a high-value crop for smallholder farmers in Tajikistan as the climate, soil, and water in many parts of the country are favorable for apricot production.

The project is aimed at improving postharvest handling, storage, processing and marketing of tomatoes in Burkina Faso.

In regions of Cambodia and Nepal, water can be scarce for extended periods, negatively affecting horticultural crop production and food security.

In regions of Cambodia and Nepal, water can be scarce for extended periods, negatively affecting horticultural crop production and food security.

In regions of Cambodia and Nepal, water can be scarce for extended periods, negatively affecting horticultural crop production and food security.

In Ghana, the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency is high among children and pregnant women — and contributes to one in three of child deaths between the ages of 6 to 59 months. Sweet pota

In Ghana, the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency is high among children and pregnant women — and contributes to one in three of child deaths between the ages of 6 to 59 months. Sweet pota

In Ghana, the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency is high among children and pregnant women — and contributes to one in three of child deaths between the ages of 6 to 59 months. Sweet pota

The goal of this project is to further extend economic opportunities to small-scale farmers near Livingstone, Zambia.

Research results show that using AgroNets (also known as Eco-Friendly Nets) in vegetable production leads to increased yields of marketable produce, while simultaneously reducing or eliminating the

Research results show that using AgroNets (also known as Eco-Friendly Nets) in vegetable production leads to increased yields of marketable produce, while simultaneously reducing or eliminating the

Research results show that using AgroNets (also known as Eco-Friendly Nets) in vegetable production leads to increased yields of marketable produce, while simultaneously reducing or eliminating the

Research results show that using AgroNets (also known as Eco-Friendly Nets) in vegetable production leads to increased yields of marketable produce, while simultaneously reducing or eliminating the

Research results show that using AgroNets (also known as Eco-Friendly Nets) in vegetable production leads to increased yields of marketable produce, while simultaneously reducing or eliminating the

This research project is a series of studies comparing cool storage tools and solar dryer designs.

This research project is a series of studies comparing cool storage tools and solar dryer designs.

This research project is a series of studies comparing cool storage tools and solar dryer designs.

This research project is a series of studies comparing cool storage tools and solar dryer designs.

This research project is a series of studies comparing cool storage tools and solar dryer designs.

Leading forms of malnutrition in developing countries are iron deficiency anemia and vitamin A deficiency, linked to lack of consumption of dark green leafy and orange vegetables.

Leading forms of malnutrition in developing countries are iron deficiency anemia and vitamin A deficiency, linked to lack of consumption of dark green leafy and orange vegetables.

Leading forms of malnutrition in developing countries are iron deficiency anemia and vitamin A deficiency, linked to lack of consumption of dark green leafy and orange vegetables.

Led by Alan Bennett of UC Davis, this international team supports the ornamental business in Honduras as a means to drive development of a local high-value industry, increase trade, and develo

Led by Alan Bennett of UC Davis, this international team supports the ornamental business in Honduras as a means to drive development of a local high-value industry, increase trade, and develo

This international team aims to increase food security and increase income for rural farmers through quality production of vegetables.

The rapid growth of Fair Trade certification offers the potential for empowering small-scale farmers via access to high-value markets and support for community development and sustainable prod

This project expands economic opportunities for small-scale farmers in Ghana by enhancing their productivity and deepening market access and participation.

High quality seeds of improved vegetable varieties are essential to enhance the production of annual horticultural crops.

Knowledge of postharvest handling practices necessary to satisfy market requirements limits the success of small-scale producers of horticultural crops to participate in the value chain at various

Women carry out most production of horticultural crops in Tanzania and other developing countries. Harvest periods are short but less than 1% of the crop is processed for off-season consumption.