Biomass Sources

BiomassNet has six focus biomass sources. Browse the available resources for each biomass source by clicking on the tiles below. For uploading your own resources, go to the upload section of your profile.

Roots and Tubers
Roots and tubers are an important food source for many parts of Africa. They are produced for human and animal consumption, but also for many industrial applications.
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Cereals and Legumes
Cereals and legumes are major staple foods for most African countries and an important source of income.
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Bamboo, trees and grasses
Bamboo and grasses are considered non-food biomass in Africa, serving as suitable complements or substitutes to timber and wood-based products as well as forage crops.
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Fruits and Nuts
Fruits and nuts contribute to improved nutrition and are also used as animal feed and raw materials in several industrial sectors.
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Livestock
Livestock is an important asset for many African farmers, providing food and non-food items like milk and dairy products, meat, skins, and fertilizer.
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Vegetables and mushrooms
Vegetables and mushrooms play an important role in nutrition, food security, and income generation for smallholder farmers, particularly for those in urban and peri-urban areas.
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Other
Find resources on a range of other biomass sources here!
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