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Management of the Banana Bunchy Top Virus, lessons and tools
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169339
Abstract
The banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) is an invasive disease of Musa spp (banana and plantain), presently spreading in Africa. This spread threatens both banana production and safety of germplasm conserved on farm as farmer landraces in the two centres of secondary expansion, East African Highland Bananas (Great Lakes Region) and Plantain (West Africa). The Banana Bunchy top Virus (BBTV) is spread by the banana aphid, Pentalonia…
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Agroecological transformation of dairy farming in Mbarara and Isingiro districts, Uganda
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169334
Publication year
2024
Authors
Nyawira, Sylvia S.
Hartley-Backhouse, Lindsay
Le Marois, Isabelle
Mayzelle, Megan
Notenbaert, An
Full Citation
Nyawira, S.S.; Hartley-Backhouse, L.; Le Marois, I.; Mayzelle, M.; Notenbaert, A. (2024)…
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Towards a common vision of climate, peace, and security in Somalia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169331
Abstract
Somalia has long struggled to overcome the social, economic, and political
fragmentation that arose following the 1991 civil war and the subsequent
collapse of the central state. Since then, the country has experienced
repeated cycles of internal strife and external intervention. The role of climate change and environmental degradation in further exacerbating these dynamics has become increasingly evident over the past…
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Synthesis of agronomic assessment for co-designed trials and recommendations
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169320
Abstract
This document presents a consolidated cross-country analyses of agroecological innovations and trials based on the agronomic assessments developed in each country participating in the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative (AEI). The document consolidates two key outputs of the consultancy GH-2024-0573: a comprehensive draft report on the assessment of co-designed trials and results across the eight countries, providing a…
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Reinforcing knowledge and business relationships among associated bean producers in Honduras: Endline Report (Preliminary result)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169335
Publication year
2024
Authors
Reyes, Byron
Espada, Andres
Ceballos Sierra, Federico
Colindres, Mirian
Wiegel, Jennifer
Full Citation
Reyes, B.; Espada, A.; Ceballos Sierra, F.; Colindres, M.; Wiegel, J. (2024)…
article
Del descubrimiento al lanzamiento: El camino recorrido de la investigación y las rutas de mercado
Megan Steele
Sumérjase en esta recapitulación sobre el progreso hasta la fecha del programa RAMP –Investigación y rutas del mercado–, mientras presentamos nuestra página web como un centro de recursos; compartimos las ideas clave de los talleres Discover y destacamos las oportunidades para que los científicos de…
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Genome mapping and molecular breeding in cassava
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72078
Publication year
2004
Authors
Lokko, Y
Okogbenin, Emmanuel
Mba, C
Dixon, Alfred G.O.
Raji, A
Fregene, Martin A.
Full Citation
Lokko, Yvonne; Okogbenin, Emmanuel; Mba, Chikelu; Dixon,…
article
De los campos a los foros: compromisos con los jóvenes en la transición agroecológica
En Mandla (India), el equipo de Agroecology India abordó la falta de participación de los jóvenes rurales en la agroecología. Utilizando métodos como Fotovoz, se permitió a jóvenes de ambos sexos compartir sus puntos de vista, interactuar con las partes interesadas y contribuir a las transiciones agroecológicas.
Por: Meghajit Sharma…
event
Digitalizing Egypt’s Food Crop Value Chains Consultation Workshop
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, in collaboration with local authorities, gathers experts from agriculture and innovation sectors for an open dialogue on advancing digital integration in Egypt’s key food crop value chains.
InterContinental Cairo Semiramis
27 Jan 2025…
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Una metodología para mejorar la equidad de género y la inclusión social en cadenas de suministro
En el marco de las iniciativas de Equidad de Género y Transformando Mercados Alimentarios, y en colaboración con la empresa Volcafe (Molinos de Honduras) y la organización internacional Swisscontact, la Alianza de Bioversity International y el CIAT diseñó e implementó en Honduras una metodología que ayuda a empresas y a otros actores a…
article
From data to action: Empowering Zambia’s meteorologists with the latest skills and tools
In November 2024, the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD), with support from AICCRA, held a capacity-building session in Lusaka to address challenges in GIS skills and advisory dissemination. This aimed to strengthen decision-making in agriculture amidst climate risks.
By: Grace Koech, Majambo Gamoyo, Joseline Kiogora, Stephen Sande,…
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Producing more with less: transforming mixed farming systems in Malawi through systems science
In Malawi, mixed farming systems are under significant strain due to a combination of challenges. Low agricultural productivity is a primary concern, driven by land degradation, declining soil health and nutrient depletion. Traditional reliance on inorganic fertilizers has proven inadequate, leading to persistent yield gaps and poor crop…
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Adaptation in focus: Kenya’s efforts in climate reporting and resilience
Lucy Njuguna, Dorcas Jalang'o Anyango
Laura Cramer, Hausner Wendo
Kenya is taking significant strides in climate reporting and resilience-building by successfully submitting its first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) under the Paris Agreement. Developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, the…
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Tailoring innovative agricultural solutions to address Zambia’s climate challenges
Grace Koech, Aniruddha Ghosh, Kiogora Joseline Kanja
Majambo Gamoyo, Angelica Baris, Stephen Sande, Emely Mwale
AICCRA organized a three-day workshop in Lusaka from 18th to 20th November 2024, gathering stakeholders to explore implementing transformative tools like Crop Decision Trees (…
article
Replicating agri-SME success across West Africa and the Sahel: Scaling gender-smart agribusiness accelerators
Alcade C. Segnon
Belmira Moustapha
A small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) accelerator program for women-led and women-focused businesses in Senegal is demonstrating how the agriculture sector can address financial barriers that hinder women in accessing and using climate-smart…
