Exploring the Status of Preference, Utilization Practices, and Challenges to Consumption of Amaranth in Kenya and Tanzania

Table 3

Challenges and possible solutions.

Challenge	Solutions suggested by respondents
Lack of quality seed of preferred varieties	Researchers to work with seed companies on seed availability and qualities such as productivity, pest resistance, flood, and drought resistance
Lack of markets in seasons of abundance	Improve market structure to ease marketing
	Train on vegetable preservation and value addition
Low vegetable volumes in dry seasons	Train on water conservation and kitchen gardening
Pests and diseases	Training on pest control and safe pesticide use
Amaranth causes stomach upset in some people	Training on proper preparation and cooking
Vegetable safety concerns	Training on good agricultural practices and safe pesticide use
Little information on nutritional value and nutrient conservation in the vegetable	Return agrinutrition department in local governments