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Interspecific urochloa breeding program: Technical report - A521
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172809
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The genetic gain of yield, seed yield, and nutritional quality in the interspecific Urochloa pipeline was estimated through an ERA trial conducted at the CIAT campus in Palmira, Colombia. Each trial included 150 genotypes from seven cycles of selection at different stages, along with genebank accessions and cultivars. The assessed traits were shoot dry weight (SDW), cover (calculated from drone images), seed gross yield (SGY…
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Towads a common vision of climate, peace and security in Zimbabwe
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172813
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This report addresses the interconnected challenges posed by climate change, migration, fragility, and socio-economic vulnerability in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has been significantly impacted by climate variability, evidenced by rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, frequent droughts, and devastating cyclones, which threaten agriculture, the environment, and the livelihoods of millions who depend on rain-fed farming. The report…
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SOP for water absorption capacity and cooking time in beans
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172850
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This standard operating procedure (SOP) describes the stages involved in the process of estimating the water absorption capacity and cooking time of bean grain samples, using a Mattson Bean Cooker
Publication year
2025
Authors
Manzano, Kelly Tatiana
Soto Betancourt, Fabricio
Gallego Castillo, Sonia…
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Using digital tools for a sustainable transition in small- scale livestock farming in Brazil: Results from workshops with local action partners
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172734
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This report summarizes the results of three workshops about the use of digital tools to support the sustainable transition of family livestock farming in Brazil, organized by Solidaridad in November 2024 in the context of the Inclusive Digital Tools (ATDT) project. The Inclusive Digital Tools Project (ATDT) aims to make digital technologies…
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Etude de cas sur l’alimentation scolaire : Bénin.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172851
Publication year
2024
Authors
Amoussa Hounkpatin, Waliou
Fanou Fogny, Nadia
Bodjrenou, Sam
Koukou, Elie
Sossou, Cyrus
Assogba, Elvire
Houndolo, Melina
Tossou, Wilfried
Boyiako, Bernadette
Ainin, Abiola
Saroumi, Yvon…
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The Alliance champions planet-friendly school meals at the 24th Global Child Nutrition Forum
Danny Hunter, Sharon Mendonce
The Alliance contributed to the 24th edition of the Global Child Nutrition Forum (GCNF) by participating in the plenary session and co-organizing two workshops: one focused on promoting planet-friendly school meals and the other on the unique challenges and opportunities of school meals…
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Climate-smart tools for East Africa
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66448
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The combined effects of climate change, inequity, and population pressures are escalating the challenges faced by East Africa’s smallholder farmers. CIAT and CCAFS, in collaboration with many other partners, have developed a comprehensive set of tools, tailored to the region, to rapidly scale-up the adoption of CSA practices by smallholders for improved food and livelihood security…
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Advisory services boost bean farming in Malawi
Jean Claude Rubyogo
Yohane Chideya, Eunice Magwaya, Nobel Moyo, Oswin Madzonga, Wilson Nkhata
Malawian farmers overcame El Niño-induced droughts with help from the AID-I project, which provided climate-smart farming training. By using improved seeds and practices they boosted yields, earning higher incomes and investing in their…
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Esete y banano: Comprendiendo los cultivos únicos de Etiopía
Etiopía –a menudo denominada la "cuna de la humanidad" por su importancia en el estudio de los orígenes y la evolución humanos– alberga una variedad de cultivos únicos que forman parte importante de la cultura y la nutrición del país. Entre ellos, el ensete, comúnmente conocido como 'falso banano', destaca como piedra angular de la cocina y la agricultura etíopes.…
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Unraveling the genome: Sequencing with MinION in common bean research
Male Allan Ssekamatte
Scientists in Uganda are using the MinION portable sequencer to study common bean genomics, aiming to improve breeding and adapt to pests, diseases and the impacts of climate change. This research, in collaboration with partners across East Africa, seeks to enhance food security and bean production…
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Boosting livestock productivity and sustainability in East Africa: The role of forage seed systems
Stefan Burkart , Solomon Waweru Mwendia
Livestock farming plays a critical role in the economies of East African countries, with millions of people depending on cattle, goats and sheep for food, income and employment. However, despite the region's vast agricultural potential, livestock production faces a…
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Next-generation drought intensity–duration–frequency curves for early warning systems in Ethiopia’s pastoral region
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172943
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The pastoral areas of Ethiopia are facing a recurrent drought crisis that significantly affects the availability of water resources for communities dependent on livestock. Despite the urgent need for effective drought early warning systems, Ethiopia’s pastoral areas have limited capacities to monitor variations in the intensity–duration–frequency of droughts. This study…
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TreeEyed: A QGIS plugin for tree monitoring in silvopastoral systems using state of the art AI models
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172989
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Tree monitoring is a challenging task due to the labour-intensive and time-consuming data collection methods required. We present TreeEyed, a QGIS plugin designed to facilitate the monitoring of trees using remote sensing RGB imagery and artificial intelligence models. The plugin offers several tools including tree inference process for tree segmentation and detection. This tool was…
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Building a people paradigm: stories of integrated agricultural research for development in Africa
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/51826
Publication year
2014
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 2014. Building a people paradigm: stories of integrated agricultural research for development in Africa.…
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Bundled agroecological cacao production practices: fertilizer and sustainable practices training benefits over 200 organic producers.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172952
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Organic fertilizers boost yields, yet according to our research, most cacao producers in Ucayali region do not use fertilizers year-round, due to limited finances and knowledge. We trained 69 organic cacao producers, who are now adopting innovative bundled agroecological practices to significantly enhance their productivity. Bundles of practices include…
