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Agricultural Research

Agricultural Economics
& Crop Research

PhD-level agricultural economics research combining scientific methodology with practical solutions for sustainable farming across Eastern Africa.

Our Research Focus Areas

Comprehensive agricultural research covering economics, production systems, and sustainable farming practices.

Agricultural Economics
Economic analysis of agricultural systems and policy impacts
Farm profitability analysisMarket efficiency studiesValue chain analysis
Crop Production Research
Scientific studies on crop yields, pest management, and farming practices
Yield optimizationPest loss assessmentTechnology adoption
Agricultural Technology Assessment
Evaluation of new farming technologies and innovation adoption
Mechanization studiesSeed variety trialsIrrigation efficiency
Sustainable Agriculture
Research on environmentally sustainable farming practices
Soil health managementClimate adaptationOrganic farming

Agricultural Research Services

Specialized research services tailored to agricultural development challenges.

Farm-Level Economic Analysis
Comprehensive economic analysis of agricultural production systems
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Profitability assessments
  • Risk analysis
Crop Pest Loss Studies
Specialized research on crop pest damage and economic losses
  • Economic entomology
  • Pest impact quantification
  • Loss mitigation strategies
Agricultural Value Chain Studies
End-to-end analysis of agricultural value chains and market systems
  • Supply chain efficiency
  • Market linkage analysis
  • Value addition opportunities
Technology Adoption Research
Studies on agricultural technology adoption and innovation diffusion
  • Adoption determinants
  • Impact assessment
  • Scaling strategies

Our Agricultural Experts

PhD-level agricultural economists and researchers with deep expertise in Eastern African agricultural systems.

Dr. Paul Maina
Agricultural Policy Analysis & Agricultural Economics
20+ years

Agricultural policy analysis in Eastern Africa region with focus on CAADP implementation, environment policy and conservation, and rural livelihoods

Dr. Maurice Juma Ogada
Agricultural & Resource Economics
15+ years

Agrifood systems, value chain development, monitoring and evaluation, climate change, and technology adoption with extensive experience in large-scale socio-economic surveys and randomized control trials

Godfrey Omondi
Agricultural Value Chain Management
10+ years

Rural supply chains and agricultural market development

Research Projects & Impact

Examples of our agricultural research work with international development organizations.

Kenya Feed the Future Innovation Engine (KFIE)
Baseline studies for agricultural innovation projects across multiple waves
6 innovation projects covering mechanization, seed varieties, and technology adoption
USD 131,000

Key Outcomes:

  • Technology adoption rates
  • Yield improvements
  • Economic impact assessment
Agri-Dealer Baseline Study
Comprehensive study on agricultural input dealers across Kenya
National coverage of agri-dealer networks and market systems
KSh 4.4M

Key Outcomes:

  • Market efficiency analysis
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Policy recommendations

Transform Agriculture Through Research

Partner with our PhD-level agricultural economists to drive sustainable farming innovations.