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Vietnam Food Systems: Summary of Available Data and Vietnam Data Profile Annex
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/100747
Publication year
2019
Authors
Burra, Dharani Dhar
Thi Huong, Trinh
Duong, Thanh Thi
Huynh, Tuyen
Haan, Stef de
Sánchez, Alejandra
Mayton, Holly
Rubin, Julia
Beal, Ty…
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Enhancing the link between in situ conservation and use of crop wild relatives (CWR) in the SADC region to underpin regional food security and mitigate predicted adverse impact of climate change
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89089
Abstract
The leaflet provides the short description of the project “In Situ Conservation and Use of Crop Wild Relatives in three ACP countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region" (2014 – 2016) and lists…
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Nutrition challenges ahead
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/76200
Abstract
The breakout session ‘Nutrition challenges ahead’ was held at the EFSA 2nd Scientific Conference ‘Shaping the Future of Food Safety, Together’ (Milan, Italy, 14–16 October 2015) to address the main problems in the area of nutrition to be faced in the 21st Century, both at a global and individual level. The nutrition challenges ahead are diverse and depend on agricultural, socioeconomic and…
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Digitization and online availability of original collecting mission data to improve data quality and enhance the conservation and use of plant genetic resources
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35829
Publication year
2012
Authors
Thormann, I.
Gaisberger, H.
Mattei, F.
Snook, Laura K.
Arnaud, Elizabeth
Full…
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Bananas of West New Britain - Papua New Guinea
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113501
Abstract
This catalogue presents banana diversity seen in the Province of West New Britain (Papua New Guinea) during the collecting expedition that took place from September, 30th 2019 to October, 12th 2019. The expedition was organized by the Alliance between Bioversity International and CIAT and PNG National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI). It was funded by the Genebank…
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Food systems for peace and security in a climate crisis
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113488
Abstract
Two thoughts should shape policy on food and peace. The first is that the worldwide increase in hunger is driven primarily by climate change and violent conflicts, and the second is that the availability of food is foundational for peace. Consequently, policies, programmes, and finances to strengthen food systems need to include climate action and conflict…
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Climate-Resilient Agriculture in The Philippines: Climate Risk Profile, Luzon
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113512
Abstract
The Luzon Climate Risk Profile is organized into six sections, each reflecting an essential analytical step in understanding current and potential adaptation options in key local agricultural value chains. The document first offers an overview of agricultural commodities that are crucial for food security and livelihoods in the Philippines,…
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Orphan crops for sustainable food and nutrition security: Promoting neglected and underutilized species
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113503
Abstract
This book discusses the issues, challenges, needs and opportunities related to the promotion of orphan crops, known also as neglected and underutilized species (NUS). The book is structured into six parts and covers topics such as: approaches, methods and tools for the use enhancement of NUS; integrated conservation…
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RIOS: Guía Metodológica - Módulo IV diplomado.
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113419
Abstract
Éste documento fue elaborado en el marco del proyecto ''Un Viaje en Común'', en coordinacipón con la Alianza Bioversity-CIAT y el programa de investigación del CGIAR en Cambio Climático, Agricultura y Seguridad Alimentaria (CCAFS).
Corresponde a una serie de cinco manuales, utilizados para el desarrollo y fortalecimeinto de capacidades en la región…
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Climate-Resilient Agriculture in The Philippines: Climate Risk Profile, Mindanao
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113513
Abstract
The Mindanao Climate Risk Profile is organized into six sections, each reflecting an essential analytical step in understanding current and potential adaptation options in key local agricultural value chains. The document first offers an overview of agricultural commodities that are crucial for food security and livelihoods in the…
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Climate-Resilient Agriculture in The Philippines: Climate Risk Profile, Visayas
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113568
Abstract
The Visayas Climate Risk Profile is organized into six sections, each reflecting an essential analytical step in understanding current and potential adaptation options in key local agricultural value chains. The document first offers an overview of agricultural commodities that are crucial for food security and livelihoods in the…
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Farmer business school. Learning manual for business skills: Manual for facilitators
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113550
Abstract
This manual was produced as an initiative of the Towards More Profitable and Sustainable Vegetable Farming Systems in North-western Vietnam (AGB/2012/059) project by the ACIAR. The document provides Farmer Business School (FBS) facilitators with the tools, skills, and knowledge that will allow them to guide farmers as they go through…
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The potential of neglected and underutilized species for improving diets and nutrition
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113549
Abstract
The paper highlights the novel and ingenious approaches Brazil, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Turkey used to prioritize a rich diversity of NUS for healthier diets and improved nutrition, and how this knowledge was used to mainstream these plant species into production and consumption systems. The paper concludes with some perspectives on the…
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What growing vegetables can do: experiences from Hoima, Uganda
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113459
Abstract
This brief presents the main results and lessons learned from a pilot project to grow vegetables, diversify farming and improve livelihoods in the Hoima area of Uganda, coordinated by East West Seed Knowledge Transfer (EWS-KT), Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (BUZARDI) of the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)…
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Digital Agriculture Profile: Turkey
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113516
Abstract
This Digital Agriculture Profile for Turkey leverages the expertise of in-country stakeholders to evaluate the current landscape of digital agriculture in Turkey including its key players across value chains, the main barriers they face, and the potential to overcome these barriers through the adoption of innovative technologies.
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