The FOODNET project is a new type of regional agricultural research and development network focussing on market-oriented research and sales of value added agricultural products.

The network has three main objectives and is seeking partnerships with a range of public and private sector partners to undertake:-
(i) market research,
(ii) postharvest research and,
(iii) implement commercial agro-enterprise activities.
 

 
Market analysis

 

To Promote the use of market information and methods for market analysis in agricultural research to identify market opportunities or key constraints within the production to marketing chain,

Agro-enterprise development

To work in collaboration with a range of public and private sector agents to catalyse and develop small to medium scale agro-enterprises which add value to low value primary commodities.

Training and information exchange

To assist in developing skills for implementing market oriented research and developing innovative methods for information exchange.

 

 
About the Foodnet Project

For more information about the Foodnet project, ASARECA and the other ASARECA Networks in Eastern and Central Africa

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