November 7, 2014
Research›Case Studies
Case Studies on Seed Storage
Farmer-managed seed is central to food security. The case studies in this series offer examples from the field. Overview Overview Quality Potato Seed in Ghor Province, Afghanistan...More
November 7, 2014
Tools for Field Staff›Guidelines
Guidelines on Seed Storage
Farmer-managed seed is central to food security. The briefs in this series aim to provide practical guidance to program managers about seed storage. Overview Defining Seed Quality...More
January 9, 2014
Research›Papers/Reports
Gender in Agribusiness
This report describes the results of a study on gender dynamics in cash and food crop marketing clubs in southern Malawi. The study was conducted as part of CRS’ Wellness...More
November 9, 2012
Research›Case Studies
Reaching High-Value Markets
Accessing high-end markets can be lucrative for farmers. But doing so not only requires specialized skills and technology but also relies on direct market linkages. What can we...More
October 9, 2012
Research›Papers/Reports
Tortillas on the Roaster
Higher temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns could transform the agricultural landscape of Central America, threatening the livelihoods of one million maize and bean...More
September 9, 2012
Research›Case Studies
The Ethical Agent
An ethical agent is ideally a person or team with both development experience and commercial experience. The agent builds relationships with all the actors along the supply chain...More
February 10, 2012
Research›Papers/Reports
Information and Communication Technologies for Development
This paper provides a snapshot of agriculture solutions that are emerging through information and communication technologies. It describes how these solutions are beginning to be...More
July 9, 2011
Research›Papers/Reports
Sourcing Gender
In agriculture, women constitute the majority of farmers and producers. Yet women suffer many gender-specific constraints when participating in market-based activities. This paper...More
July 13, 2009
Research›Case Studies
Working Together, Learning Together
When CRS decided to shift the emphasis of its agriculture programs from subsistence-focused production to market-oriented enterprise development, it needed to both develop new...More
July 14, 2008
Tools for Field Staff›Manuals
When Disaster Strikes
International aid agencies often respond to food security emergencies by providing seeds for farmers in the affected region. But how can we ensure that such an intervention is a...More
