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A farmers’ cooperative in Kenya receives a modern seed dressing machine to boost Kenya’s rice production
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)03.07.23-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
NAIROBI, Kenya (26 June 2023)- In a transformative move to increase rice seed production and…
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Sowing the Future: Africa's lead common bean breeder at the Alliance
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)29.06.23She is currently working as the global lead common bean breeder at the Alliance. This…
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Entomological studies to inform Rift Valley fever control in Uganda
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)26.06.23-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
Researchers in Uganda are conducting entomological studies to identify mosquito species that can pot…
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Gender-responsive genomic selection on farmer’s fields for accelerating genetic gains
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)26.06.23The differences between on stations and on-farm performance of bean varieties in sub-Saharan bean fa…
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CIMMYT Director General reaffirms commitment to Zambia
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)23.06.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition, health & food security
Honoring a legacy of innovative development in Zambia and looking forward to meeting the nation’s…
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ILRI and partners support participatory rangeland management legislation in Isiolo County, Kenya
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)21.06.23-
Biodiversity
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Environmental health & biodiversity
One of the challenges to sustainable rangeland management and conservation in northern Kenya is weak…
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Malawian Women In Agriculture Post Cyclone Freddy
Phindiwe Nkosi20.06.23-
Food security
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Gender equality
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Nutrition
Manual labour, land, input, finance, education on how to scale and bridge the gaps presented…
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Narok on the way to becoming a One Health champion county in Kenya
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)16.06.23-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
On 4–5 May 2023, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Government of Narok…
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CGIAR Initiative on One Health hosts workshop in Ethiopia to strengthen regional and global research partnerships
CGIAR Initiative on One Health14.06.23-
Nutrition, health & food security
On Wednesday 26 April 2023, the CGIAR Initiative on One Health held a workshop in…
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Cultivating Resilience in East and Southern Africa Through Climate-Smart Seeds
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa12.06.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
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Nutrition
As the impacts of climate change continue to cause concern across the world, more than…
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New nexus tool supports holistic management of the Incomati Basin
CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains07.06.23-
Environmental health & biodiversity
From its sources in the western mountains and plateau of Mpumalanga in South Africa to…
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FoodSENSE offers new ways of assessing and tackling malnutrition in Uganda
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)02.06.23-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
CGIAR’s Sustainable Animal Productivity and Livelihoods, Nutrition and Gender inclusion Initiative…
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Partner Profile: Enabling Uganda’s Farmers to Meet New Challenges
CGIAR30.05.23-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
When Uganda’s farmers – who make up 70 percent of the population – face challenges,…
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Conservation Agriculture: A greener, smarter and economic way to grow food
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa29.05.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health & biodiversity
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Nutrition, health & food security
It is an open secret: people are starving in Africa. For far too long has…
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The EU would be wise to invest in African aquaculture and fisheries
WorldFish29.05.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition, health & food security
With a water border three times greater than its landmass, the African continent is prime…
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New study evaluates antimicrobial use by smallholder poultry farmers in Kajiado and Machakos counties in Kenya
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)26.05.23-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
Smallholder poultry farmers need information on how to use antimicrobials correctly in chicken to re…
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CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator Entrepreneur Spotlight: Afri-Farmers Market – Leveraging Technology to Empower Rural Farmers
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa26.05.23-
Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Entrepreneurship is not just about building a successful business; it’s also about using one’s s…
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Accelerating delivery of stress-tolerant, nutritious seed in Eastern and Southern Africa
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)23.05.23-
Nutrition, health & food security
Accelerated delivery with a difference is underway in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia to ensure access…
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