"ISTP4Public" NEW Video: Impacts of Improved on-Farm Storage
Nourishing a growing world population in ecologically sustainable ways is one of the main goals of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The new video of our "ISTP4Public" series is out and it provides fresh insights into the impacts of improved on-farm storage as a means for reducing seasonal food insecurity. Michael Brander, researcher at the ISTP, gives an insight into his and Matthias Huss’ research project focused on Sub-Saharan Africa.
We are pleased to present the new video of our "ISTP4Public" series shedding light on ISTP-related research activities.
In this video, we focused on a research project investigating low-cost technology for improved on-farm storage. Hermetic storage limits atmospheric oxygen, which causes desiccation of insects and other pests that damage stored grains. To analyse the effects of improved on-farm storage, a large-scale Randomized Control Trial (RCT) was implemented and data was collected through SMS-based mobile phone surveys. The multi-disciplinary research team responsible for this project includes researchers in Switzerland (ETH Zurich; external pageUniversity of Zurich), research institutes in Africa, and NGOs/IGOS specialized in rural development (external pageHelvetas; external pageUN World Food Programme’s Global Post Harvest Knowledge & Operations Centre). The project results will be used to inform development programmes as well as national, regional and global policies aimed at improving livelihoods and food security of smallholder farmers.
We would like to warmly thank Dr. Michael Brander, who answered our questions, and Dr. Matthias Huss for their valuable contribution to this video!
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- Please also check our ISTP4Public Video Series webpage for previous videos of this series.