Seed Fairs

Seed Fairs are specialised markets in villages or communities where seeds are traded. Selling seeds this way ensures they are readily available to local farmers, of a relevant variety and enables knowledge sharing between farmers.

Beyond Relief

Luca Alinovi, Günter Hemrich, Luca Russo

In many countries, prolonged conflicts result in food emergencies that recur over years or even decades. Initial humanitarian relief efforts are rarely replaced by programmes that offer a longer-term perspective on food security. This book provides examples of opportunities to bridge the gap between...

Spice Processing

Small-scale processing of spices can be economically and socially successful.

Packaging Foods in Glass

This Technical Brief is intended to advise small-scale producers on the methods and equipment needed to package foods in glass jars and bottles.

Shea Nut Processing

The cultivation, harvesting, processing and products of the shea-tree.

Diseases and Pests that affect onion cultivation and their management

This technical brief explains about the diseases and pests that affect onion farming and their management and prevention.

Soured Milk and Yoghurt

Soured milk is produced by uncontrolled milk fermentation using naturally-occurring bacteria. Yoghurt is produced by controlled milk fermentation of milk by lactic acid bacteria.

Beef Cattle Production and Management Training Manual

This training manual was produced to share experiences gained over a number of years by practitioners in beef cattle production and management.

Turmeric Processing

Complete guide to turmeric processing (production, curing, drying, polishing, grading, grinding and packaging).

Banana Chips

Banana chips are a snack food similar to potato chips. This Brief explores what a banana chips project might look like as an income-generating activity.