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Environmental impact of primary beef production chain in Colombia: Carbon footprint, non-renewable energy and land use using Life Cycle Assessment
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113218
Publication year
2021
Authors
González Quintero, Ricardo
Bolívar Vergara, Diana María
Chirinda, Ngonidzashe
Arango, Jacobo
Pantevez, Heiber Alexander
Barahona Rosales, Rolando
Sánchez Pinzón, María Solange…
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Busting the myth that pilots never scale: Unpacking the USAID climate services for resilient development strategy in LAC
CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109423
Abstract
Presented by Steven Prager (Principal Scientist for Integrated Modeling) on 13 February 2020 at the 6th International Conference on Climate Services held at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). (https://www.climate-services.org/iccs/iccs-6…
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From data islands to data highways: A practitioner’s guide to building agricultural digital public infrastructures
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182409
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From Data Islands to Data Highways: A Practitioner’s Guide to Building Agricultural Digital Public Infrastructures presenta una metodología práctica para diseñar e implementar Infraestructuras Digitales Públicas (DPI) en sectores agrícolas, especialmente en el Sur Global. Basada en la experiencia del sector cafetalero en Honduras y en iniciativas paralelas en Kenya, Perú,…
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Review of policies and frameworks on climate change, agriculture, food and nutrition security in Rwanda
CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109687
Abstract
Rwanda is a small landlocked country in East-Central Af-rica and one of the world’s most densely populated coun-tries. Average rainfall in Rwanda is around 1000 mm per annum, with the annual temperature ranging from 16°C to 21°C (Mikova et al. 2015). Climate variability and ex-treme events…
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Ethiopia climate-smart agriculture roadmap
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110993
Abstract
This roadmap is developed based on a context analysis of Ethiopian agriculture. The roadmap aims to strengthen the role of the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) in addressing vulnerabilities facing the agriculture sector under changing climatic conditions by institutionalizing climate-smart agriculture. The roadmap is largely informed by the overarching country Climate Resilient…
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Integrated Monitoring Framework for Climate-Smart Agriculture: Hoima Climate Smart Villages, Uganda
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113221
Abstract
To help agricultural communities in Uganda deal with climate related challenges, the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) developed the Climate-Smart Villages (CSVs) Research for Development (R4D) approach in western Uganda’s Hoima district in 2012. Using participatory methods, testing of technological and institutional options for dealing with…
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Assessing the impacts of different land uses and soil and water conservation interventions on runoff and sediment yield at different scales in the central highlands of Ethiopia
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/107086
Abstract
To tackle the problem of soil erosion and moisture stress, the government of Ethiopia introduced a yearly mass campaign where communities get together and implement various soil and water conservation (SWC) and water harvesting (WH) practices.…
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How are smallholder households coping with and adapting to climate-related shocks in Doyogena climate-smart landscapes, Ethiopia?
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111480
Abstract
This synthesis presents an analysis of the results from the 2019 monitoring implemented as a contribution to Activity 1.2 Assessment of climate-smart agricultural options in the Doyogena Climate-Smart Village (CSV), in the context of the CCAFS-EU-IFAD grant reference 2000002575 for the…
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Agroclimate prediction and advisory for Ethiopian agricultural extension
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110443
Abstract
To date, the performance of Belg rainfall has been mixed with favorable conditions in the southern and eastern half of Ethiopia's Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR), and adjoining western areas of Oromia. However, in eastern and southern Tigray, eastern Amhara, and northern Afar, seasonal rainfall has been erratic, delayed in onset, and slightly below average. As a result, Belg planting…
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Evaluating Land Suitability and Potential Climate Change Impacts on Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Production in Ethiopia
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109947
Abstract
Ethiopia has the largest livestock population in Africa with 35 million tropical livestock units. The livestock system relies on natural open grazing which is affected by frequent droughts. However, little research exists that studies the suitability of the biophysical environment for fodder production…
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Targeted climate-smart irrigation advisory using integrated climate indicators
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182173
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Increasing rainfall variability and rising temperatures are intensifying irrigation demand across western Kenya, particularly in smallholder systems in the Lake Victoria Basin. Yet many existing tools rely on single-variable indicators, limiting their usefulness for integrated and anticipatory decision support. This report develops a Compound Irrigation Advisory Index (CIAI) to support Targeted Climate-Smart…
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Technical report of the probe. From lab to field: Assessing the scalability of lysiphen lysimeters in Guatemala’s dry corridor (2025)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181357
Abstract
Lysimeters (“Lysiphen”) are automated weighing devices designed to help understand how much water a crop uses throughout its growth cycle. These devices estimate crop water use by continuously measuring small changes in weight associated with plant water loss and irrigation events. This information is combined with basic environmental measurements and…
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Community dialogue cards: Seed processing and storage
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182345
Abstract
Community dialogue cards on seed processing and storage outline how to harvest, dry and preserve seeds using traditional seed treatment methods. The dialogue cards also illustrate how to do germination tests and different methods of checking moisture content. The dialogue cards are reference materials that are easy to use for farmer-to-farmer extension in communities.
Publication year
2026…
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Community dialogue cards: How to make compost manure
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182344
Abstract
Compost is defined as a homemade
fertilizer derived from organic materials e.g
livestock manures, plant residues, kitchen
wastes, ash, green materials and other
materials to supply nutrients to the soils.
Publication year
2026
Authors
Aluso, Lillian Olimba
Termote, Celine
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Community dialogue cards: Crop pest management
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182343
Abstract
Community Dialogue Cards on crop pest management in the context of agroecological farming. The dialogue cards are reference materials that are easy to use for farmer-farmer extension in communities.
Publication year
2026
Authors
Aluso, Lillian Olimba
Termote, Celine
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