Researchers learned from farmers about their about irrigation constraints, via participatory approaches, and share recommendations about how farmers’ chosen innovations can be applied more broadly.
Did you know the leaves of the sweet potato plant are also a tasty, nutritious food? In Ethiopia, where sweet potatoes can be a staple crop, a UC Davis student recently helped farmers reconsider their sweet potato crop in a new culinary light. Watch this video...
Solving problems of on-farm food loss and consumer food waste was the focus of an event at New York University, convening more than 30 food leaders for substantive discussions.
Elizabeth Mitcham shared her postharvest expertise on fresh produce quality during a segment on ABC News’ Good Morning America - along with tips for keeping fruits and vegetables safe at home.
Sometimes it helps to reconnect with what motivates your work. For Karin Albornoz, Ph.D. student, that means getting out of the lab and working with small-scale farmers to improve postharvest handling practices.
In Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni attended a graduation ceremony this month at Busitema University, lauding the institution and its students for their work with irrigation innovations.
