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Quality and quantity of data from varietal selections encourage the adoption of improved rice varieties in sub-Saharan Africa
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)19.02.24-
Food security
While most breeding efforts are focused on producing improved rice varieties, farmers in sub-Saharan…
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Reaching farmers in Zambia
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)16.02.24-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Social inclusion
It is challenging to disseminate information across far-flung areas of rural Zambia as extension off…
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ILRI joins new EU-funded research consortium to develop African swine fever vaccine
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)15.02.24-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has partnered with a consortium of 16 institut…
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Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa – evidence shows appetite and pathways for institutional change
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)15.02.24-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
The One Health approach is increasingly recognized as essential if we are to tackle and…
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Scaling African innovations for Africa's food systems
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa14.02.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
CGIAR's partners in a dozen countries of East and Southern Africa are "keeping it real"…
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Ukama Ustawi Pause and Reflect
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa01.02.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The CGIAR Research Initiative on the Diversification in East and Southern Africa, better known as…
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AKADEMIYA2063: A successful case of localization
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)31.01.24Here we explore the achievements of these programs and the transition to AKADEMIYA2063 leadership.…
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Rabies challenges faced by Malawian frontline workers
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)30.01.24-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
Three veterinary students from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences investigated rabies control…
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ILRI teams up with partners for new animal health systems project in Africa
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)30.01.24-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has teamed up with the University of Missouri,…
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Flood-tolerant rice for enhanced production and livelihood of smallholder farmers of Africa
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)29.01.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Africa’s average rice yield lags significantly behind Asia, with African farmers harvesting an ave…
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Kenyan farmers in Kisumu and Vihiga are embracing nature-positive agri-food systems
CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions26.01.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
By Dickson Kinuthia, Sedi Boukaka, Kristin Davis, Wei Zhang, Upeksha Hettiarachchi - International F…
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Soybean rust threatens soybean production in Malawi and Zambia
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)25.01.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health & biodiversity
Soybeans are a significant source of oil and protein, and soybean demand has been…
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Virtual Field Tours Revolutionize Agriculture Information Dissemination in Kenya
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)17.01.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
The VFT is an innovation by the CGIAR Regional Integrated Initiative for East and Southern…
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Tanzanian farmers find solutions to salt-affected soils and dwindling rice yields
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)16.01.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Tanzanian rice farmers in Mbarali, Iringa, Same, and Moshi Districts are experiencing a major declin…
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Transforming rural agriculture with improved seed and mechanization
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)09.01.24-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Social inclusion
More than 1,300 smallholder farmers, across the Mwenezi and Masvingo districts of Zimbabwe, braved t…
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Ecosystem services may provide large economic values in forests in Kenya and Vietnam
CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions09.01.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
By Upeksha Hettiarachchi, Wei Zhang, and Kristin Davis, International Food Policy Research Institute…
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From informal to formal: Empowering women in circular bioeconomy business in Kenya
CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions05.01.24-
Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions, the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform and the Internat…
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CIRAD, FAO, ILRI and AU-IBAR renew their commitment to collaborate in supporting countries develop their Livestock Master Plans
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)23.12.23The livestock sector, coupled with 21st Century innovations, presents significant opportunities for …
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