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The development of a through circulation solar heated air drier for cassava chips
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71796
Abstract
A pilot-scale through circulation drier, using solar heated air, has been developed for drying cassava chips. The design of the drier system, which includes a bottom ventilated drying bin, centrifugal fan, and solar collector, is described. In the evaluation trials the variables studied were drier loading (37.5- 150.0 kg/m(2)), airflow (…
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Bundling CIS and CSA at the farm level, the case of Taita Taveta and Makueni counties in Kenya
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168816
Abstract
This report explores the integration of Climate Information Services (CIS) with Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices to enhance resilience among small-scale farmers in Kenya's Taita Taveta and Makueni counties. Conducted under the AICCRA project, the initiative provided training to over 1000 participants, equipping them with skills to incorporate CIS into agricultural decision-making.…
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Detailed report on the virtual workshop on water footprint in livestock systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/158494
Abstract
The virtual workshop on the water footprint in livestock systems, held on July 10, 2024, brought together experts from various institutions to discuss methodologies, tools, and challenges related to assessing water usage in livestock systems. Key topics included the use of tools like CLEANED for environmental assessment, the complexities of water allocation in livestock feed production, and the environmental…
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Outcomes of the Low Emission Food Systems Initiative in Colombia: Outcome trajectory evaluation
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169609
Abstract
The Low Emission Food Systems Initiative (Mitigate+) focuses on three main aspects: reducing food systems (FS) emissions and the predicted consequences of climate change on future generations, sustainable development, and social equity. Through its work, the initiative ensures that civil society, multilateral, government, academic, and private sector actors in its four targeted countries (…
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Establishment of the national science-policy dialogue platform on climate change, agriculture and food security in the framework of the ProPAD project in CHAD: Technical workshop report
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152068
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The Science-Policy Dialogue Platform Establishment Workshop held from 14 to 15 December 2023 at the ‘’Amitié Hotel’’ in N'Djamena, Chad aimed to create a framework and enabling environment for evidence-based policymaking to mitigate the risks of climate change and variability in Chad. The workshop was…
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Participatory Scenario Planning (PSP) coordination meeting: Consultations and agreed actions
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168309
Abstract
Climate change poses significant challenges to livelihoods in Africa, particularly affecting vulnerable communities reliant on rainfall for agriculture. This unpredictability threatens food security hindering national development. Participatory Scenario Planning (PSP) offers a collaborative approach to climate information services, co-producing actionable weather and climate information. In Kenya,…
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Sustainable animal production report- Feeds and forages pillar
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169469
Publication year
2024
Authors
Karimi, Peggy
Mwendia, Solomon
Odhiambo, Ruth
Notenbaert, An
Peters, Michael
Jones, Chris
Full Citation
Karimi, P.; Mwendia, S.; Odhiambo, R.; Notenbaert, A.; Peters, M.; Jones, C. (2024) Sustainable animal…
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Insights for enhancing gender equity and social inclusion through sustainable intensification of mixed farming systems of Malawi
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159441
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Gender-responsive agricultural innovations play a crucial role in empowering women, youth, and marginalized groups, enhancing benefits from sustainable intensification. In Malawi, the Mixed Farming Systems initiative has introduced legume and forage intercropping trials to diversify maize-based systems in Kasungu and Mzimba Districts. These trials optimize…
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Acceso a crédito: Un análisis del impacto en la agricultura Hondureña
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168317
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La investigación sobre el acceso a crédito en la agricultura hondureña, realizada por la Iniciativa CGIAR "Transformando Mercados", revela que un 71% de los productores de café y un 79% de los de frijol carecen de acceso a crédito, mientras que los que sí lo tienen enfrentan serias dificultades para cumplir con los pagos, especialmente en el caso de los productores de frijol, donde el 86% reporta problemas. El…
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Shamba Showdown: Ukama Ustawi- Progress Report #6b
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159510
Abstract
The fact that Kenya has a youthful population, with a median age of just 19 is well known. Lesser known is that smallshare farmers in the country (who produce 88% of the food in the country) have a median age of 60 and an average life expectancy of just 65 yrs. Shamba Showdown has focussed on the labour shortage this will create from the younger generation not returning to the farm. However, there is a second vector that is potentially…
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Agrifood systems in Indonesia: Major drivers and baseline projections
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169460
Publication year
2024
Authors
Bioversity International
International Food Policy Research Institute
IPB University
National Research and Innovation Agency
Ministry of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia
Full Citation
Bioversity…
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Respuesta diferencial de ocho gramineas forrajeras a estres de Al y P en un Oxisol de Carimagua, Colombia
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72297
Publication year
1980
Authors
Salinas, José G.
Delgadillo, G
Publication Type
Report
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Validation of resilient and drought adapted forage options for mixed farming systems in Northern Ghana
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169900
Abstract
This study evaluates the biomass yield and chemical composition of different grass species harvested at three intervals across the years 2023 and 2024 at two sites at the Nyankpala campus of the University of Development Studies in Tamale, Ghana. Twelve grass and legumes were assessed, including Panicum maximum (Megathyrsus maximus) cv Massai, P. Mombasa, Cenchrus purpureus, and various…
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Herramientas digitales para el fortalecimiento de los servicios de información climática en Honduras
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152240
Abstract
Este proyecto fue diseñado para fortalecer las capacidades del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de Honduras (CENAOS-COPECO) en la generación de pronósticos de corto y mediano plazo, consolidando datos meteorológicos de estaciones y explorando nuevas metodologías de pronóstico estacional. El proyecto se compone de cuatro componentes principales: un sistema de chatbot para la recolección de…
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Red de pluviómetros nacional de Honduras y su aporte en la democratización de la información agroclimática
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163625
Abstract
Honduras, debido a su ubicación geográfica, enfrenta una alta vulnerabilidad a fenómenos meteorológicos extremos como ciclones, inundaciones y sequías. La mayor parte de la población vive en zonas rurales, dependientes de cultivos de subsistencia como el maíz y el frijol, lo que agrava su vulnerabilidad. Para abordar esta vulnerabilidad climática, el desarrollo de los servicios…
