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Youth in Colombia in view of generational transfer and income generation in the forage based livestock sector - Activity Report
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116047
Abstract
Alquería, a major dairy company in Colombia, leads one of the most important rural education initiatives in the country, aimed specifically at the livestock sector (dairy farmers), their families, and new generations of young milk producers: Heirs of
Tradition. After years of pilot training programs, field days, and technical training sessions, the company…
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Kenya National Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. [Module 2]
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/129254
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The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) project is a collaborative effort between the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Kenya. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the agriculture sector to implement, monitor, and report adaptation actions in a transparent manner at both national and county levels.…
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Developing and piloting location-specific fertilizer recommendation for wheat in Ethiopia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/126394
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This report covers the progress of developing and piloting location-specific fertilizer and agroclimate advisory service for Wheat in Ethiopia. The report highlights the major activities implemented during the 2022 cropping season including (1) review of organic fertilizer recommendations for wheat; (2) generation of location-specific fertilizer rate (LSFR) for piloting; (3) developing kebele map for…
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Measurement of methane emissions in cattle with infrared gas analyzer and gas chromatography
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110989
Abstract
Globally, the livestock sector represents 14.5% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cattle production (4.6 Gt CO2-eq), mainly through enteric fermentation (2.1 Gt CO2-eq), which corresponds to the largest source (IPCC, 2007; Gerber et al. 2013). Enteric methane (CH4) emissions are highly variable, depending on the quality of…
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Scaling climate-smart innovations in Ghana
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178582
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AICCRA Ghana has benefitted more than one million smallholder farmers since 2021 by improving access to climate information services (CIS) and validated climate-smart agriculture (CSA) innovations and technologies. By combining CSA hubs, demonstration plots, digital platforms (Esoko, Farmerline, Syecomp), and community radio, AICCRA Ghana overcame the limitations of single dissemination channels which proved especially effective in expanding…
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Agricultural digital plot: Capacity building for innovation in Guatemala’s dry corridor
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168236
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A tour with stakeholders through the Digital Plot established at CUNORI in Guatemala. Learn about the Digital Plot hosted at CUNORI (Universidad de Oriente) in Guatemala, an experimental and participatory space exploring how digital technologies can serve smallholder farmers in the Central American Dry Corridor.
Publication year
2024
Authors…
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Lessons Learned on Participatory Action Research (PAR) to Adoption of CSA Options with an Emphasis on Gender and Social Inclusion Across the 5 CCAFS Regions
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117691
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This info note highlights the use of participatory action research (PAR) in the implementation of the climate-smart village (CSV) approach and how this may have influenced the adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) options, with an emphasis on gender and social inclusion (GSI). It addresses the following key research questions:
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From genebanks to farmer’s fields: Forage breeding and selection to improve livelihoods
CGIAR Research Program on Livestock
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108471
Publication year
2020
Authors
Castiblanco, Valheria
Full Citation
Castiblanco, V. 2020. From genebanks to farmer’s fields: Forage breeding and selection to improve livelihoods. Presented at the CGIAR Livestock review and planning meeting, 11 June 2020. Cali,…
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Soil sampling (disturbed and undisturbed), handling and storage for soil chemical, biological and physical properties
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/134603
Abstract
To describe soil quality, soil health or soil fertility, soil properties such as carbon content, pH, texture (sand, silt and clay content) and others, including biological variables, are required. Changes in soil properties need to be monitored as they may indicate changes in the soil’s ability to support crop growth and the provision of environmental services. Soil is a…
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Enteric methane mitigation and fermentation kinetics of forage species from Southern Mexico: in vitro screening
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110990
Publication year
2021
Authors
Valencia Salazar, Sara Stephanie
Jiménez Ferrer, Guillermo
Arango, Jacobo
Molina Botero, Isabel Cristina
Chirinda, Ngonidzashe
Piñeiro Vázquez, Ángel Trinidad…
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Methodologies for quantifying greenhouse gas emissions in food systems: A comprehensive review
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176939
Abstract
Accurately quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within food systems is critical for informing climate policies and advancing sustainable food transitions. Compared to traditional sectoral approaches, a food system approach can offer a more quantitatively holistic approach to capture emissions. This literature review synthesizes methodological approaches and boundary considerations in food…
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From awareness to action: How EzyAgric's digital platform boosted farmer engagement and tackled counterfeit inputs
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169876
Abstract
Digital platforms revolutionize agriculture by resolving supply chain inefficiencies, improving agronomic information dissemination and promoting inclusivity. They provide real-time e-extension and input availability, enabling precise decision-making and boosting productivity. Additionally, these platforms enhance transparency, traceability and profitability by directly…
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Gender frameworks
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113188
Abstract
Infographic on how to practically integrate gender in your research using the Reach, Benefit, Empower and Transform Framework.
Publication year
2021
Authors
Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh
Full Citation
Nchanji, E. (2021) Gender frameworks. [Infographic on how to practically integrate gender in your research using the Reach, Benefit,…
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Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 6 - Feeding budget and planning
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116054
Publication year
2021
Authors
Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. (2021) Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 6 - Feeding budget and planning. [Video]…
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AICCRA Online Internal feedback module
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/120300
Abstract
The AICCRA Knowledge and Data Sharing team are continuously adapting the Managing Agricultural Research for Learning and Outcomes (MARLO) system for capturing progress towards our Key performance indicators, activities, and deliverables. The system is fully operational and is supporting the project to capture our planning, progress, and final reports.
During this progress report, we introduced a new module that allows the Project Management Committee…
