This document outlines a discussion on the future of food in 2040. It presents a hypothesis that global wealth creation will drive demand for functional foods that align with consumer health and wellness strategies. The objective is to define opportunities arising from convergence of multiple interacting factors in the food system. Outcomes will include stakeholders activating action plans incorporating this new vision of how they can benefit from advances in food. The discussion will cover topics like emerging technologies, consumer trends in Asia, the competitive landscape, infrastructure changes, and environmental impacts of global growth.
Economic importance of different maize storage structures in kenyapchenevixtrench
This document summarizes a study on maize storage structures in Kenya. [1] Farmers store the majority of maize in Kenya, followed by traders and the National Cereals and Produce Board. [2] The Rift Valley province stores the most maize compared to other regions. [3] The study evaluated different long-term and short-term storage structures used by farmers in various agro-ecological zones and their economic importance for safeguarding maize.
Findings from the cost effectiveness analysispchenevixtrench
The document analyzes the cost effectiveness of different interventions to reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnuts in East Africa. It estimates the effectiveness and costs of technologies like drying, tarps, and storage methods. The analysis finds that more effective technologies with similar costs, or cheaper technologies with similar effectiveness, should be prioritized to maximize risk reduction given limited budgets.
1) Aflatoxins contamination of maize poses a major health problem in Kenya, with over 82,000 cancer cases annually attributed to dietary exposure.
2) Contamination occurs at multiple points along the maize value chain from farm to table. Coordinated efforts are needed to raise awareness among producers, traders, processors, and consumers.
3) Effective solutions require collaboration between government agencies, development partners, and researchers to develop and promote integrated management practices.
Exploring the scope of cost effective aflatoxin risk reduction strategiespchenevixtrench
This study aims to identify cost-effective strategies to reduce aflatoxin risk in maize and groundnut value chains in Africa in order to improve market access and health outcomes for the poor. A multi-disciplinary team will collect data on aflatoxin prevalence along value chains in different agro-ecological zones in Kenya and Mali. They will also assess the economic and health impacts of aflatoxin and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of various risk reduction options to inform policies that promote adoptability among vulnerable populations.
Estimating consumer willingness to pay for aflatoxin free foodpchenevixtrench
This document summarizes research estimating consumer willingness to pay (WTP) for aflatoxin-free food in Kenya. Researchers used individual auctions with real monetary exchanges to determine consumer WTP. They found that consumers were willing to pay a premium of 20-30 Kenyan shillings for clean untested maize and a 10-15 shilling premium for labeled aflatoxin-free maize. Analysis of bids showed WTP was influenced by characteristics like age, income, and agricultural zone. The research concludes individual auctions are effective for measuring WTP and differentiation and low-cost labeling in the market could increase credibility and consumer acceptance of aflatoxin-free products.
Estimating demand for aflatoxin risk reducing strategies in kenya (2)pchenevixtrench
This document summarizes a study estimating demand for strategies to reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize in Kenya. The study assessed farmers' willingness to pay for various technologies like improved seeds, metal silos, drying with tarpaulins, plastic silos, and biocontrols. Farmers were asked about their willingness to adopt and pay for these technologies at different price levels. The results showed decreasing demand as prices increased, with 44-70% of farmers willing to adopt technologies at estimated market prices. This information can help analyze policy interventions to promote adoption of aflatoxin control measures.
This document outlines a discussion on the future of food in 2040. It presents a hypothesis that global wealth creation will drive demand for functional foods that align with consumer health and wellness strategies. The objective is to define opportunities arising from convergence of multiple interacting factors in the food system. Outcomes will include stakeholders activating action plans incorporating this new vision of how they can benefit from advances in food. The discussion will cover topics like emerging technologies, consumer trends in Asia, the competitive landscape, infrastructure changes, and environmental impacts of global growth.
Economic importance of different maize storage structures in kenyapchenevixtrench
This document summarizes a study on maize storage structures in Kenya. [1] Farmers store the majority of maize in Kenya, followed by traders and the National Cereals and Produce Board. [2] The Rift Valley province stores the most maize compared to other regions. [3] The study evaluated different long-term and short-term storage structures used by farmers in various agro-ecological zones and their economic importance for safeguarding maize.
Findings from the cost effectiveness analysispchenevixtrench
The document analyzes the cost effectiveness of different interventions to reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnuts in East Africa. It estimates the effectiveness and costs of technologies like drying, tarps, and storage methods. The analysis finds that more effective technologies with similar costs, or cheaper technologies with similar effectiveness, should be prioritized to maximize risk reduction given limited budgets.
1) Aflatoxins contamination of maize poses a major health problem in Kenya, with over 82,000 cancer cases annually attributed to dietary exposure.
2) Contamination occurs at multiple points along the maize value chain from farm to table. Coordinated efforts are needed to raise awareness among producers, traders, processors, and consumers.
3) Effective solutions require collaboration between government agencies, development partners, and researchers to develop and promote integrated management practices.
Exploring the scope of cost effective aflatoxin risk reduction strategiespchenevixtrench
This study aims to identify cost-effective strategies to reduce aflatoxin risk in maize and groundnut value chains in Africa in order to improve market access and health outcomes for the poor. A multi-disciplinary team will collect data on aflatoxin prevalence along value chains in different agro-ecological zones in Kenya and Mali. They will also assess the economic and health impacts of aflatoxin and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of various risk reduction options to inform policies that promote adoptability among vulnerable populations.
Estimating consumer willingness to pay for aflatoxin free foodpchenevixtrench
This document summarizes research estimating consumer willingness to pay (WTP) for aflatoxin-free food in Kenya. Researchers used individual auctions with real monetary exchanges to determine consumer WTP. They found that consumers were willing to pay a premium of 20-30 Kenyan shillings for clean untested maize and a 10-15 shilling premium for labeled aflatoxin-free maize. Analysis of bids showed WTP was influenced by characteristics like age, income, and agricultural zone. The research concludes individual auctions are effective for measuring WTP and differentiation and low-cost labeling in the market could increase credibility and consumer acceptance of aflatoxin-free products.
Estimating demand for aflatoxin risk reducing strategies in kenya (2)pchenevixtrench
This document summarizes a study estimating demand for strategies to reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize in Kenya. The study assessed farmers' willingness to pay for various technologies like improved seeds, metal silos, drying with tarpaulins, plastic silos, and biocontrols. Farmers were asked about their willingness to adopt and pay for these technologies at different price levels. The results showed decreasing demand as prices increased, with 44-70% of farmers willing to adopt technologies at estimated market prices. This information can help analyze policy interventions to promote adoption of aflatoxin control measures.
This document discusses the concept of a "bridge to cross" (BTC) as it relates to aflatoxin standards and international trade. The BTC represents the regulatory gap between the importing and exporting country's standards. The larger the BTC, the more difficult it is for an exporting country to meet the importing country's standard. Studies have found that a 10% increase in the BTC reduces maize trade by up to 2.5% for African countries with small landholdings. Reducing domestic contamination levels and improving domestic standards are proposed as ways to effectively lower the BTC and facilitate increased international trade.
Impacts of aflatoxin contamination on livelihoods of the poor householdspchenevixtrench
The document examines the impacts of aflatoxin contamination on livelihoods of poor households in Kenya through surveys of over 1,300 households across different agro-ecological zones. It finds that while maize production makes up a relatively small share of overall household income on average, price changes related to aflatoxin contamination can significantly impact households that rely more heavily on maize income. The study aims to further estimate health and productivity losses from aflatoxin and analyze differences in income effects between high and low risk areas of contamination.
Measuring the burden of aflatoxin induced human diseasepchenevixtrench
This document summarizes research on the global burden of disease from aflatoxin-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC or liver cancer). It estimates that aflatoxin exposure causes 25,200-155,000 liver cancer cases annually worldwide, translating to 328,000-2,000,000 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). The largest burdens are in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Western Pacific. In Kenya specifically, the model estimates 82-4,080 aflatoxin-induced liver cancer cases annually, resulting in 1,066-53,040 DALYs.
Predicting aflatoxin levels a spatial autoregressive approachpchenevixtrench
The document describes using a Spatial Autoregressive (SAR) model to predict aflatoxin levels in households in Mali by taking into account household characteristics and the aflatoxin levels of neighboring households; the model explains 36% of the variation in pre-harvest aflatoxin levels and 38% of the variation in post-harvest levels after 1 month of storage; applying this same methodology in Kenya could provide useful predictions of aflatoxin levels but may have different results due to differences in crops and production/storage practices between the two countries.
Aflatoxin and communication - lessons learnt from the Aflacontrol projectpchenevixtrench
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Aflacontrol conference in Bamako, Mali from May 10-12, 2011. It discusses the history of aflatoxin outbreaks in Kenya since 1960, current interventions and challenges. It proposes increasing awareness through various campaigns targeting farmers, traders and consumers. It emphasizes the need for an integrated approach between government, research institutions and development partners to address the problem.
The document analyzes the groundnut value chain in Mali. It aims to identify critical points for monitoring aflatoxin levels and policy/institutional hindrances. The methodology includes focus groups with stakeholders in the enabling environment, value chain actors, and service providers. The analysis maps the value chain from producers to exporters and identifies the roles of various actors, quality standards, and issues with quality control and aflatoxin knowledge. In conclusions, it finds that informal aflatoxin standards do not exist, storage quality is poor, and knowledge of aflatoxin is limited.
Exploring the Scope of Cost Effective Aflatoxin Risk Reduction Strategiespchenevixtrench
Outline of the Aflacontrol Project: Exploring the Scope of Cost Effective Aflatoxin Risk Reduction Strategies in in Maize and Groundnut Value chains to improve market access and health of the poor in Africa
Alternative use of aflatoxin contaminated grainpchenevixtrench
The document discusses alternative uses for grain contaminated with aflatoxins, which are toxic substances produced by fungi that can grow in grains like corn under certain conditions. It notes that aflatoxin contaminated grain can be used in industries like wet milling, ethanol production, and as animal feed when under regulated limits. For animal feeds, levels are considered acceptable under 20 parts per billion but anything over 10ppb is rejected, though during shortages levels up to 80ppb may be allowed if a clay-based binder is added. Managing aflatoxin contamination poses challenges including the expense of testing, accuracy of tests, and legal limits not aligning with testing capabilities or allowing for different end uses or use of binders
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This document discusses the concept of a "bridge to cross" (BTC) as it relates to aflatoxin standards and international trade. The BTC represents the regulatory gap between the importing and exporting country's standards. The larger the BTC, the more difficult it is for an exporting country to meet the importing country's standard. Studies have found that a 10% increase in the BTC reduces maize trade by up to 2.5% for African countries with small landholdings. Reducing domestic contamination levels and improving domestic standards are proposed as ways to effectively lower the BTC and facilitate increased international trade.
Impacts of aflatoxin contamination on livelihoods of the poor householdspchenevixtrench
The document examines the impacts of aflatoxin contamination on livelihoods of poor households in Kenya through surveys of over 1,300 households across different agro-ecological zones. It finds that while maize production makes up a relatively small share of overall household income on average, price changes related to aflatoxin contamination can significantly impact households that rely more heavily on maize income. The study aims to further estimate health and productivity losses from aflatoxin and analyze differences in income effects between high and low risk areas of contamination.
Measuring the burden of aflatoxin induced human diseasepchenevixtrench
This document summarizes research on the global burden of disease from aflatoxin-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC or liver cancer). It estimates that aflatoxin exposure causes 25,200-155,000 liver cancer cases annually worldwide, translating to 328,000-2,000,000 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). The largest burdens are in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Western Pacific. In Kenya specifically, the model estimates 82-4,080 aflatoxin-induced liver cancer cases annually, resulting in 1,066-53,040 DALYs.
Predicting aflatoxin levels a spatial autoregressive approachpchenevixtrench
The document describes using a Spatial Autoregressive (SAR) model to predict aflatoxin levels in households in Mali by taking into account household characteristics and the aflatoxin levels of neighboring households; the model explains 36% of the variation in pre-harvest aflatoxin levels and 38% of the variation in post-harvest levels after 1 month of storage; applying this same methodology in Kenya could provide useful predictions of aflatoxin levels but may have different results due to differences in crops and production/storage practices between the two countries.
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This document summarizes a presentation given at the Aflacontrol conference in Bamako, Mali from May 10-12, 2011. It discusses the history of aflatoxin outbreaks in Kenya since 1960, current interventions and challenges. It proposes increasing awareness through various campaigns targeting farmers, traders and consumers. It emphasizes the need for an integrated approach between government, research institutions and development partners to address the problem.
The document analyzes the groundnut value chain in Mali. It aims to identify critical points for monitoring aflatoxin levels and policy/institutional hindrances. The methodology includes focus groups with stakeholders in the enabling environment, value chain actors, and service providers. The analysis maps the value chain from producers to exporters and identifies the roles of various actors, quality standards, and issues with quality control and aflatoxin knowledge. In conclusions, it finds that informal aflatoxin standards do not exist, storage quality is poor, and knowledge of aflatoxin is limited.
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Outline of the Aflacontrol Project: Exploring the Scope of Cost Effective Aflatoxin Risk Reduction Strategies in in Maize and Groundnut Value chains to improve market access and health of the poor in Africa
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The document discusses alternative uses for grain contaminated with aflatoxins, which are toxic substances produced by fungi that can grow in grains like corn under certain conditions. It notes that aflatoxin contaminated grain can be used in industries like wet milling, ethanol production, and as animal feed when under regulated limits. For animal feeds, levels are considered acceptable under 20 parts per billion but anything over 10ppb is rejected, though during shortages levels up to 80ppb may be allowed if a clay-based binder is added. Managing aflatoxin contamination poses challenges including the expense of testing, accuracy of tests, and legal limits not aligning with testing capabilities or allowing for different end uses or use of binders
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1. Qualitative study of the maize value
chains in Kenya in relation to
Aflatoxin
John Hellin (CIMMYT), C. Narrod (IFPRI),
M. Tiongco (IFPRI), E. Birol (IFPRI),
Pippa Chenevix Trench (IFPRI)