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Agricultura guiada por datos para maíz en Chipas, México y altiplano occidental de Guatemala para soporte a la toma de decisiones en campo y la gestión de riesgos climáticos (PCCMCA)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163491
Abstract
La agricultura basada en datos se ha consolidado como una herramienta fundamental para la toma de decisiones en el campo y la gestión de riesgos climáticos, en respuesta a la creciente variabilidad climática y los desafíos asociados, como sequías, inundaciones y alteraciones en los patrones de lluvia. La…
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Application of explainable AI techniques to site-specific and climate-smart management of maize systems in Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163489
Abstract
Maize is essential for food security and income in Colombia, but its production faces challenges such as drought, waterlogging, heat stress, and inadequate agronomic practices. To improve production in the face of climate variability, it is crucial to optimize agronomic practices. This study analyzes maize yield in response to agronomy and climate using machine learning…
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Performance assessment of agroecology In Zimbabwe
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163494
Publication year
2024
Authors
Falconnier, Gatien N
Sibanda, Telma
Choruma, Dennis J.
Chimonyo, Vimbayi G.P
Full Citation
Falconnier, G.N.; Sibanda, T.; Choruma, D.J.; Chimonyo, V.G. (2024) Performance assessment of agroecology In Zimbabwe. Agroecology Initiative Technical Report. 25 p…
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Save the Date: Register now for the AgriTech4Egypt Innovation Challenge, Demo Day
On December 17th, at 11:00 am Cairo Time, Demo Day will celebrate the journey of 15 agri-tech innovation teams, selected from a pool of over 900 global applicants, who have successfully completed an intensive 5-month acceleration program, combining business training and technical assistance.
Online
17 Dec…
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Meet the AgriTech4Kenya Innovators: Driving Sustainable Agriculture in East Africa
Nekesah T. Wafullah, Taija Khader , Camille Loiseau
Despite Kenya’s fertile land, the country faces significant agricultural challenges, importing over USD 1.1 billion worth of food annually. Water scarcity, soil degradation, rising fertilizer costs, and the growing impacts of climate change create immense pressure on…
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¿Cumplió la COP29 del clima de Bakú?
Anastacia Wanjiru, Lucy Njuguna
A medida que nos acercamos al final de un año lleno de conferencias de la ONU, reflexionamos sobre los avances hacia los objetivos globales para abordar la crisis climática y lo que vendrá después.
Líderes mundiales, responsables de…
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¿Es importante tener en cuenta la dimensión de género en la pérdida y el desperdicio de alimentos después de la cosecha?
Sebastian Sanchez Rincon, Manuel Moreno, Guillermo Peña Chipatecua, Mónica Juliana Chavarro Rodríguez
En los países de ingresos bajos y medios, una gestión poscosecha inadecuada e ineficaz provoca pérdidas significativas, reduciendo así la disponibilidad de alimentos, aumentando…
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Enfoques participativos para un desarrollo inclusivo
Lara Barangé
"Los enfoques participativos permiten a los investigadores desarrollar acciones más empáticas y específicas que van más allá de las simples recomendaciones, creando un compromiso más significativo" - Melissa Bonilla, investigadora de la Alianza sobre diseño centrado en el ser humano
¿Cómo puede…
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Sostenibilidad, inclusión y conservación: GANSO y su compromiso con la ganadería
Por Sara Valencia Salazar
El sector ganadero en Colombia, aunque crítico para la economía nacional, se enfrenta a importantes retos relacionados con la degradación medioambiental, las prácticas insostenibles y la limitada inversión del sector privado en el desarrollo de una cadena de valor…
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Advancing Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation: A Consultative Workshop on Developing the National Agroecology Strategy
As part of the Private Sector Incentives and Investments project (PSii), activities under the Agroecological TRANSITIONS program are being implemented in Ethiopia by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. The PSii project team presented and showcased the need for the development of Ethiopia's…
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Empowering Youth and Women through Land Restoration: A Grassroots Story
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT - in partnership with SoS Sahel Ethiopia, through the Diversification in East and Southern Africa (Ukama Ustawi) initiative - placed a groundbreaking focus on capacity building and market-oriented improved forage cultivation integration with land restoration efforts in the Hawassa Zuria District of…
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Reforming school meals in Rwanda through common beans
Yvonne Uwase Munyangeri, Eliud Abucheli Birachi, Jean Claude Rubyogo
Common beans have long been a cornerstone of the Rwandan diet, prized not only for their delicious versatility but also for their vital nutritional benefits. Rich in protein, iron, and essential micronutrients, beans are a key dietary staple that helps fuel the country's population…
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Una estrategia para salvaguardar los recursos fitogenéticos de Santa Lucía
La Alianza de Bioversity International y el CIAT, con el apoyo de la FAO, elaboró un plan de acción estratégico para la conservación y el uso sostenible de los recursos fitogenéticos de la isla caribeña.
Por Gaia Gullotta, Marleni Ramirez y Paola De Santis
Santa Lucía, una isla caribeña famosa por…
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From Pitch to Partnership: Cultivating Lasting Investor Relationships at the CFSA Pitch Day
The CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator (CFSA) hosted Pitch Day on November 14–15, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together agribusiness founders, investors, and researchers to foster partnerships and drive sustainable agricultural innovation in Africa.
By: Caroline Musau and Nathanial Peterson…
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The Alliance Leads Plenary Session on Food Systems Transformation Through School Feeding at the Southeast Asia School Meals Coalition Summit
The session was moderated by Danny Hunter - Principal Scientist from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. Dr. Hunter is also a member of the Research Consortium for School Health and Nutrition’s Community of Practice on Diets and Food Systems. Highlights from the event included…
