"Grain Revolution" author Dr Chidara Muchineripi spoke to BBC Outlook about the history and successes of the Chinyika Communities Development Project in Zimbabwe.
Food shortages are the root cause of poverty in Gutu. Participatory research, community engagement and traditional knowledge have transformed food security.
Jonathan Bhalla reflects on six years working at Africa Research Institute highlighting some of the projects he has enjoyed working on – from food security in Zimbabwe to e-learning in Kenya.