At risk and still overlooked: thinking about how we design interventions for women
‘I took a loan to rent out a piece of land where I could farm and sell the produce. The farm flooded with all my crops. I had already invested…
Let’s not waste it: how learning about food waste can help us deal with uncertainty.
This article is part of Busara’s Tafakari 2026 yearbook. You can download the whole yearbook here. Picture a bustling market on a warm afternoon. Stalls full of tomatoes, greens, fruits, and…
Breaking silos: Why collective climate action needs a shift
In a village in central Kenya, Daniel, a coffee farmer, has just completed his fourth training this season. These sessions are part of a growing wave of climate-smart agriculture initiatives…
Cooking with ‘funny-looking’ vegetables and reducing food waste, one Efo Riro soup at a time
Some vegetables simply weren’t made for the spotlight. Some are born wonky. A carrot takes a wrong turn underground and comes out with a limp. A tomato forgets to stay…