scholarly journals The African Indigenous Vegetables Value Chain Governance in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-52
Author(s):  
Otieno Benard Abel ◽  
Cristopher Obel Gor ◽  
Samwel Ongwen Okuro ◽  
Paul Abuto Omanga ◽  
Wolfgang Bokelmann
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables

scholarly journals Communication Strategies for Enhancing Production and Consumption of African Indigenous Vegetables: The case of Farm Concern International in Kenya.

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Kimani Kuria
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Enhancing Production

The study analyses the efficiency of communication strategies used by Farm Concern International (FCI) in enhancing the production and consumption of African Indigenous Vegetables in Lari Sub-County, Kenya. The study used both quantitative and qualitative research designs and used purposive sampling, followed by random sampling to select 100 farmers from the five villages in Lari Sub County. The data was gathered from the primary sources through the use of structured questionnaire for both quantitative and qualitative. The data was then processed and presented by the use of graphs, tables and pie charts and analysed by use of descriptive analysis. The study used two theories, Rational Argumentation Theory propounded by Cragan and Shields (1998) and Trans theoretical Model (TM) by Prochaska, Johnson and Lee (1998). The study established that the rate of AIVs production has increased since the implementation of DoHoMa Project. The rate of consumption has also increased with the majority of farmers eating AIVs on a daily basis due to their higher nutritional value. Only a few who consumed the value chain three to six times a week. The findings also indicated that FCI majorly used two forms of Ora-Media, barazas and demonstrations, to promote production, consumption and commercialisation of AIVs. The study recommends that agriculture-based NGOs need to use more of demonstrations than barazas because most of the farmers have basic education. The Ministry of Agriculture needs to facilitate farmers to dig boreholes for enhancing irrigation during dry spells.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on African indigenous vegetables value chain in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurice Juma Ogada ◽  
Ochieng’ Justus ◽  
Maina Paul ◽  
Sikei Geophrey Omondi ◽  
Adero Nashon Juma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Output Market ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
The Government ◽  
Food Security And Nutrition

Abstract Background African indigenous vegetables are important for food security and nutrition, and income of the poor farm households. In the era of COVID-19, they are critical for boosting people’s immunity. Unfortunately, both production of and trade in these vegetables is likely to be severely affected by the pandemic. Methods This study examined potential effects of COVID-19 pandemic on production and trade of African indigenous vegetables using a cross-sectional survey of 244 farmers and 246 traders from different regions in Kenya. Results COVID-19 has a negative impact on production and trading of AIVs in Kenya. Findings indicate that 75% of the farmers are experiencing declining production due to reduced access to input, farm labour and output market. Secondly, about 98% of the traders have recorded a drop in sales volumes due to containment measures implemented by the government and personal safety precautions. In particular, farmers’ production and traders’ sales volumes declined by 39 and 65%, respectively, during the first phase of the pandemic. Conclusion The findings indicate that the sub-sector requires targeted interventions which may include input support, careful reopening and control of the open-air markets, reduced taxation and facilitated access to urban markets.

scholarly journals Nutritional Yield of African Indigenous Vegetables in Water-Deficient and Water-Sufficient Conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 05 (09) ◽  
pp. 812-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jen Wen Luoh ◽  
Caroline B. Begg ◽  
Rachael C. Symonds ◽  
Dolores Ledesma ◽  
Ray-Yu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Sufficient Conditions ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables

Production of and trade in African indigenous vegetables in the urban and peri-urban areas of Durban, South Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlie Shackleton ◽  
Fiona Paumgarten ◽  
Thami Mthembu ◽  
Lisa Ernst ◽  
Margaret Pasquini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables

Farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on production of African indigenous vegetables in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 337-349
Author(s):  
Donatien Ntawuruhunga ◽  
Hippolyte D. Affognon ◽  
Komi K. M. Fiaboe ◽  
Mary O. Abukutsa-Onyango ◽  
Losenge Turoop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Nutritional Evaluation of Five African Indigenous Vegetables

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Tchientche Kamga ◽  
C. Kouamé ◽  
A. R. Atangana ◽  
T. Chagomoka ◽  
R. Ndango
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Nutritional Evaluation ◽  
Amaranthus Cruentus ◽  
Breeding Lines ◽  
Horticultural Traits ◽  
Fe Content ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Zn Content ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables

Abstract The promotion and consumption of indigenous vegetables could help mitigate food insecurity and alleviate malnutrition in developing countries. In this respect, 17 accessions (candidate breeding lines that have not yet officially been released) of five African indigenous vegetables: amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus), nightshade (Solanum scabrum), African eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum), jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius) and okra (Abelmoschus callei), previously selected for their superior agronomic and horticultural traits, were evaluated in Cameroon for minerals (Ca, Mg, K, P, Zn and Fe), proteins, and carotenoids content. Nutrient content differed significantly (P<0.001) between cultivars. Amaranth (especially line AM-NKgn) had the highest Ca, Mg, and Zn content in comparison to other genotypes studied. Nightshade had the highest K and Fe content. The highest K and Fe levels were found in nightshades BG24 and SS52, respectively. Nightshade had the highest level of protein, especially line BFS1. The highest amount of carotenoids was identified in the eggplant variety Oforiwa. The study revealed that these vegetables are important sources of some vital nutrients. Increased production and consumption of these nutrient-rich vegetables will help reduce the nutrition-related disorders in Africa.

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