Enhancing Smallholder Farmers’ Access to Seed of Improved Legume Varieties Through Multi-stakeholder Platforms (Groundnut Seed Production and Distribution Through Multi-Stakeholder Platforms in Southern Region of Tanzania: Chapter 2 of 14)
Chapter 2 of a book that shares the experiences of TL III in facilitating smallholder farmers’ access to seed of improved legume varieties through innovation platforms in seven developing countries for the past 12 years.
Farmers reaping the benefits of groundnut farming in Tanzania
Over a period of 12 years (2007–2019), the Tropical Legumes projects led to the development of new, improved groundnut varieties, 11 of which were developed and released in Tanzania. During a project visit to farmers in Masasi, Tanzania, the farmers explained how they are now reaping huge benefits from the improved varieties.
Analysis of Adoption of Improved Groundnut Varieties in the Tropical Legume Project (TL III) States in Nigeria
This study analyzes through descriptive statistics and an Average Treatment Effect (ATE) framework data on the adoption of improved groundnut varieties in Nigeria.
Legume seed production for sustainable seed supply and crop productivity: case of groundnut in Tanzania and Uganda
This article uses a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate different seed production models for groundnut seeds in Tanzania and Uganda.
Genetics, genomics and breeding of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
This review paper highlights advances in genetics, genomics, and breeding to improve the productivity of groundnut in Asia and Africa.
Patterns and drivers of the adoption of improved groundnut technologies in North-western Nigeria
This article presents the results of interviews with farm families to assess the extent to which improved groundnut varieties are being adopted in northwestern Nigeria.
