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Bundling Social Technical Innovations for a Diversification, Inclusive and Resilient Agri-Food System in Kenya
‘It was exciting attending the Nakuru Agricultural Show. I learnt a lot on how I can do my farming adapting to the changing climate’, commented Regina Chebii a Lead Farmer from Kapkatet Self Help Group in Visoi Ward, Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru. This is a common statement from most of the participants of the Nakuru…
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Researchers map cadmium in cacao: “The problem isn’t as bad as we thought”
Samples of Peru’s varied soils make it possible to predict which parts of the country can produce cacao low in the toxic heavy metal.
By: Claire Lubke and Rachel Atkinson
In 2019, a wind of uncertainty was rustling through the thick green leaves of cacao trees from Venezuela to Peru. After 4 years,…
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Identification of learning sites: Site selection for validation and prioritization of CSA practices
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/79964
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The presentation laid out a series of suggested learning sites. The goal was to identify partners interested in promoting CSA practices in specific zones. With interested partners, the project would provide access to specific climate change projections, key drivers of change and help identify CSA practices to test,…
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How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (Booklet 2 of 3). Otuho version.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131373
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Otuho edition of: Vernooy, R.; Bessette, G.; Sthapit, B.; Gupta, A. (2018) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Technical issues: Booklet 2 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome, Italy…
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Angai Eduhu Bwo Ve Etongotio Amugu Hinyomo Ono Elulung Wati Hatai Abuk Haromok (Angejuk). Aduhuio Mugo Nyomo Ono Elulung: Abuk 1 Ono 3
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131371
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Abuk ana arra inyamani jo Elulung Wati Mugo Nyomo: igigilita iko egimita. Arra abuk ono olahio to, egoroni hunyi Ronnie Vernooy, Bhuwon Sthapit, iko Guy Bessette Hulo (Bioversity International). Abukhi huna hunihoi asari a buk ono igerri angida assa ono ati hulo owon jihosi erruk ono etadejo mugo nyomo iko atongotio amugo nyomo ono elulung wati.
Otto egima…
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How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (Booklet 3 of 3). Otuho version.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131375
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Otuho edition of: Vernooy, R.; Bessette, G.; Sthapit, B.; Porcuna Ferrer, A. (2018) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Management, networking, policies and a final checklist: Booklet 3 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated…
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AgriTech4Uzbekistan Innovation Challenge website
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131374
Publication year
2023
Authors
Menza, Gianpiero
Zaccari, Claudia
Full Citation
Menza, G.; Zaccari, C. (2023) AgriTech4Uzbekistan Innovation Challenge website. https://uzbekistan.agritechchallenge.org/
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Website
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Effects of seed dressing and fertilizer on the common bean yields, Bean stem maggot and Root rot diseases in Southern highlands of Tanzania
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131367
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Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris.L) is an important legume crop mainly for smallholder farmers in Tanzania, for home consumption and cash income. Nevertheless, the bean production in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania which contributes approximately 24.3% of the total bean country production is constrained by both abiotic and biotic factors. Among the…
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Key messaging and pitching for impact: one step on the pathway to influence decision makers
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66377
Publication year
2015
Authors
Braslow, Juliet
Waldorf, Abby
Full Citation
Braslow, Juliet; Waldorf, Abby. 2015. Key messaging and pitching for impact: one step on the pathway to influence decision…
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Effect of pelagic Sargassum on in vitro dry matter and organic matter degradation, gas production, and protozoa population
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131381
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This study determined the effect of pelagic Sargassum on in vitro dry matter and organic matter degradation, total gas production (TGP), and protozoa population. The treatments were different levels of Sargassum inclusion on a basal substrate (Stargrass hay; Cynodon nlemfuensis) as follows: T0 (control treatment based on Stargrass hay), T10 (90% Stargrass hay + 10%…
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Socio-Technical Innovation Bundles (STIBs) for women’s empowerment and resilience in the agrifood system
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131376
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The Socio-Technical Innovation Bundles (STIBs) framework, developed by the CGIAR's Initiative on Gender Equality, in collaboration with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), offers a systematic approach to enhance women's empowerment and resilience in the agrifood system by addressing gender-specific barriers and challenges, combining…
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Empowering women with digital solutions: Leveraging the potential of the private sector for socio-technical innovation
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131366
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The Gender Equality Initiative (HER+) conducts innovative gender and social science research to develop actionable solutions to enhance climate resilience and the empowerment of women in Africa and Asia. As there is no one-size-fits-all solution to these challenges, HER+ identifies and models diverse scenarios for co-creation of socio-technical innovations. According to…
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Press Release - AgriTech4Uzbekistan Innovation Challenge: Call for applications now open
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131372
Publication year
2023
Authors
Menza, Gianpiero
Zaccari, Claudia
Al Keylani, Ambra
Full Citation
Menza, G.; Zaccari, C.; Al Keylani, A. (2023) Press Release - AgriTech4Uzbekistan Innovation Challenge: Call for applications now open. [Press Item] CGIAR News and Events. Published online 23…
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Análisis fenotípico de la resistencia a Aeneolamia varia (Hemiptera: Cercopidae) en una población de mapeo de Urochloa spp.: Hacia herramientas moleculares para el mejoramiento
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131370
Publication year
2023
Authors
Espitia Buitrago, Paula
Hernández, Luis Miguel
Aparicio, Johan
Jauregui, Rosa
Full Citation
Espitia, P.A.; Hernández, L.M.;…
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Diversified cropping systems for inclusive and resilient agri-food system in Embu County
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131362
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The impacts of climate change in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA), are already well known to farmers. Over 2 million people in Kenya face threat of food insecurity due to climate change. Maize production is particularly vulnerable to climate change. It is projected to face not only 15% climate-related declines in yield without adaptation but also challenges from diminished cropland suitability and…
