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Transforming livestock production systems in East Africa through scaling novel forages: The grass 2 cash @scale journey
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/162719
Abstract
The seminar presentation shares information about a fascinating project implemented in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia between 2021-2024. It provides information about the design, implementation and major achievements, as well as key research findings from the project. Our experiences from the Grass 2 cash @Scale project will be useful for other researchers to better design…
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Integral valuation of ecosystem services and environmental benefits in livestock farming
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155114
Abstract
Socio-ecological systems are based on the perspective of humans in nature. Natural systems produce ecosystem services for human beings, while social systems intervene in natural systems with positive (environmental benefits) and negative externalities. Livestock production takes place in a natural ecosystem, with human intervention. Accordingly, in livestock farming there exist both ecosystem services…
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Grass 2 cash @scale: Refined project theory of change
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/162745
Abstract
Vulnerable and market-oriented dairy
farmers increase their livestock
productivity through increased use of
improved forages in the basal diet of
their animals, leading to higher
incomes, better nutrition and reduced
environmental degradation
Publication year
2023
Authors
Sibiko, Kenneth W
Burkart, Stefan
Notenbaert, An…
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Evaluation of build food environments mapping approaches for policy decision making; perspective from Kenya, Benin, Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152504
Abstract
Mapping the build food environment is important for understanding food availability, accessibility, and its impact on public health for policy and intervention planning.
The Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT conducted food environment mapping, using three different mapping approaches; administrative, community, and centered approach…
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Mecaxochitl: lo fuerte, lo dulce, y la bandera
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168254
Publication year
2024
Authors
Debouck, Daniel
Full Citation
Debouck, D. (2024) Mecaxochitl: lo fuerte, lo dulce, y la bandera. Presentado en CALIORQUÍDEAS Colombia 2024, 26 Octubre, 2024. 37 sl
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Presentation
Colombia…
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How to ‘future proof’ benefit-sharing from the use of DSI in agricultural research and development
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155281
Abstract
CGIAR Genebank Side event: 2nd meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources 13 August 2024
Publication year
2024
Authors
Rouard, Mathieu
Sackville-Hamilton, Nigel
Reyes, Paula
Sansolini…
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Now hiring: A high-risk job, with a touch of botanical classicism; yet, irreplaceable for saving biodiversity
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152470
Publication year
2024
Authors
Debouck, Daniel G
Full Citation
Debouck, D.G. (2024) Now hiring: A high-risk job, with a touch of botanical classicism; yet, irreplaceable for saving biodiversity. Presented at COP16 in Cali (Colombia) on 26 September 2024. 23 sl…
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Valoración integral de servicios ecosistémicos y beneficios ambientales en sistemas de producción ganaderos
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168336
Publication year
2024
Authors
Florez, Jesus Fernando
Louhaichi, Mounir
Yigezu, Atnafe
Wane, Abdrahmane
Notenbaert, An
Burkart, Stefan
Full Citation
Florez, J.F.; Louhaichi, M.; Yigezu, A.; Wane, A…
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Assessing Africa’s environmental footprint: Unveiling cattle production variation across regions
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159494
Abstract
The livestock industry in Africa has experienced significant expansion due to increased demand for meat, dairy, and associated products. Nevertheless, while striving to meet the increasing demand for meat and milk, African livestock production systems generate significant environmental impacts mainly due to their relatively low productivity. Several research initiatives have assessed the…
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Optimizando el mejoramiento del Arroz: Plataforma de avance generacional rápido en el HIAAL
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/170183
Abstract
The Rapid Generation Advancement (RGA) Platform has been established with the primary purpose of accelerating the fixation process of improved lines for subsequent selection in breeding programs. This approach aims to develop fixed improved lines in less time, generating new parental combinations with the necessary traits to ensure crop stability and profitability. Reducing the time required for…
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Farmers in Vihiga transform their food system through multi-sectoral and multi-actor approaches
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155163
Abstract
Integrated community-basedapproachfor farm, marketand dietdiversity, hadsignificantpositive effectson women’sand children’sdietarydiversityin 2 rounds (2015-2016 / 2018 –2020)
Publication year
2024
Authors
Termote, Celine
Jordan, Irmgard
Oduor, Francis
Akingbemisilu, Tosin…
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Sociocultural factors influencing the production and consumption of fruits and vegetables in Boukoumbé in Northern Benin.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169332
Abstract
Presented at the 5th International Congress Hidden Hunger, 4–6 September 2023, Hohenheim, Germany. Fruits and vegetables (F&V) are vital for healthy diets, with a broad consensus that a diversified diet containing a range of plant foods is needed for health and well-being. Although the African continent is considered to have a huge diversity of F&V, we are…
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Organic farming and commercialization of fruits and vegetables in Makueni County, Kenya
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155167
Abstract
➢Agriculture accounts for 20% the Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
➢Approximately 7.5 million smallholder farmers in Kenya.
➢>70% from the rural population.
➢Increased demand for food due to increased population.
➢Food safety knowledge is essential to encourage choice and consumption of safe nutritious foods.
➢Farmer empowerment with knowledge and skills on sustainable safe production…
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Wholefarm environmental and economic performance of forage based dairy systems in Western Uganda
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159727
Publication year
2024
Authors
Mwema, Emmanuel
Gonzalez, Ricardo
Waluse, Kenneth
Notenbaert, An
Full Citation
Mwema, E.; Gonzalez, R.; Waluse, K.; Notenbaert, A. (2024) Wholefarm environmental and economic performance of forage based dairy…
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Making sense of agroecological living labs’ emergence processes and their diversity. Experiences from the CGIAR initiative on agroecology.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163536
Publication year
2024
Authors
Triomphe, Bernard
Fuchs, Lisa E.
Full Citation
Triomphe, B.; Fuchs, L.E. (2024) Making sense of agroecological living labs’ emergence processes and their diversity. Experiences from the CGIAR…
