Makaiko G. Khonje

Agricultural Economist
Nairobi Kenya

[Makaiko G. Khonje @makaiko]

In our latest publication, we find that women's off farm employment improves household nutrition in Malawi. Congrats to Chris and Kelvin for excellent publication and collaboration. https://t.co/EGjJNVow4i

[Makaiko G. Khonje @makaiko]

Using data from 4 African countries, our latest publication suggests that providing pest alerts to farmers via digital tools improves farm productivity and income. https://t.co/bA82kMy8In

[Makaiko G. Khonje @makaiko]

Aquaculture has tremendous potential to improve nutrition and income among smallholder farmers in developing countries. But does the choice of tilapia species matter in influencing income and diets? For answers, read our newest publication:https://t.co/2pDEBkFKGl.

[Kelvin Mulungu @kmulungu]

Starting the year on a high! Our paper is out in Agricultural Economics.
https://t.co/uMJjDKZIPH

[Matin Qaim @MatinQaim]

With panel data from 6 African countries we show that increasing local & regional production diversity is more promising to improve diets than increasing diversity on each single farm. Markets matter more for diet diversity than own-farm production. https://t.co/1hBRDG1f7q

[Robertson RB Khataza @RKhataza]

Why do farmers wait so long before adopting agroforestry in Malawi? Landowners take up to 4 years. What can help shorten the adoption lag? @RKhataza and co-authors show in their recent Agroforestry Systems article. https://t.co/ZIxg3vJWZw. @Luanarofficial @CIFOR_ICRAF @ICRAF

[Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn @UniBonn]

Tierprodukte verbessern die #Ernährung von Kindern in #Afrika: Milch, Eier und Fisch sind gut für die Entwicklung, zeigt eine Studie von @MatinQaim und Dr. Makaiko Khonje @CABI_News veröffentlicht in @PNASNews. Mehr: https://t.co/ZQOZiYSEby & https://t.co/k1C2vh6aQd

[Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn @UniBonn]

Animal products improve child #nutrition in #Africa: milk, eggs and fish are good for child development, shows a study by @MatinQaim and Dr. Makaiko Khonje @CABI_News published in @PNASNews. More: https://t.co/Or4zJg1qz9 & https://t.co/k1C2vh6aQd

[Makaiko G. Khonje @makaiko]

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[Makaiko G. Khonje @makaiko]

Animal-sourced foods improve child nutrition in Africa, CABI-led study finds - https://t.co/9lnm9CHXUB https://t.co/BMahFRIphc

[Matin Qaim @MatinQaim]

With representative panel data frm five countries we show that animal-sourced foods (ASF) help improve child nutrition in Africa. Reduction of ASF is important where consumption is high, but we need to differentiate between rich & poor. Congrats, @makaiko https://t.co/laAkvn9syT

[Makaiko G. Khonje @makaiko]

Using panel data from 5 African countries, we find that animal-sourced foods reduced child stunting by ~7%. This a must-read for #FAO, #UNICEF, #WFP, #WHO, #GAIN, etc. In PNAS: https://t.co/uInX2LQOku.

[Makaiko G. Khonje @makaiko]

In our newest publication in GFS, using survey data from over 8000 consumers in 5 LMICs, we find that pesticide residue is a major food safety concern for FV market. Pesticide risk reduction is key to stimulate consumer demand for FV in the Global South. https://t.co/PYReEMJ1jw

[Makaiko G. Khonje @makaiko]

Several countries are using input subsidies to increase the adoption of improved seed varieties (ISV). However, do these ISV spur long-term food security? In our new publication, we find that ISV increased food security in Malawi. Congrats@ dinahsalonga https://t.co/VHrm0h5fK2?

[Matin Qaim @MatinQaim]

We develop new geocoded metrics of food environments & link these to child diet & nutrition data in Malawi. Food market variety is positively associated with child dietary diversity & negatively associated with stunting. Congrats @vivienhuelsen. OA paper: https://t.co/3SlKAAtDD5

[Int. Association of Agricultural Economists @IAAEAgEcon]

DAY 1: An exciting start to #ICAE2024 as PM @narendramodi inaugurates the conference at NASC, highlighting India’s advancements in sustainable agri-food systems and global agricultural #foodsecurity challenges #NewDelhi2024 #MeetInIndia @MatinQaim

Video: https://t.co/KvKMKCXrp3

[Jorge Sellare @jsellare]

Tech dev is often seen as an important pathway to make #FoodSystems more sustainable. But how does the innovation landscape in #AgriFood VCs look like? Are we making the right investments? We explore these question in our new paper out in #FoodPolicy 1/4
https://t.co/CbHuXsimUR

[Makaiko G. Khonje @makaiko]

@RKhataza Congratulations are in order for the new publication.

[Robertson RB Khataza @RKhataza]

Are extension agents promoting agri-environmental innovations inadequate? Use WhatsApp and other ICT-based channels. @RKhataza & co-author show positive evidence of ICT promoting adoption of agroforestry in Malawi. https://t.co/foOi4FItF7