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Local Technical Agroclimatic Committees - LTAC
Local Technical Agroclimatic Committees-Putting tailored climate information in the hands of farmers
In what context is this tool useful?
MTAs are particularly useful in regions where access to reliable climate information is limited, and the impacts of climate variability threaten agricultural productivity and community livelihoods. They thrive in contexts…
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CattleFlow: Economic decision-support for cattle systems
About CattleFlow
CATTLEFLOW is a user-friendly tool for the economic evaluation of cattle production systems. It combines farm, market, and financial data to estimate cash flows, profitability indicators, and risk scenarios using sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo simulations.
Designed for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, it provides evidence-based insights to assess the feasibility of livestock strategies, compare options, and support…
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Croppie – the PhotoCropping app
In what context is this tool useful?
The Croppie app specifically targets small-scale farmers and field personnel who may have limited access to resources, information, and technology. It is most useful, when data provides added value to the crop value chain, e.g. for credits, sales or regulatory compliance in high value markets.
Variations, Scaling and Adaptations
Each development phase follows a…
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Learning Course: From analysis to guided adaptation action in cocoa, coffee and tea farming systems.
In what context is this tool useful?
This learning course is invaluable for understanding the broad implications of climate change and its specific impacts on cocoa, coffee, and tea farming systems. It provides a structured approach to climate adaptation, equipping you with a comprehensive framework to plan and implement actions that address the unique needs of perennial cropping systems…
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My Farm Trees
In what context is this tool useful?
MyFarmTrees provides smallholders with access to knowledge about the availability of quality plant material, as well as tools for monitoring and receiving digital payments.
The platform is compatible with various market solutions, such as crowdfunding and natural capital, offering global scalability across different use cases and investment opportunities.
Current usage
Cameroon: Supports quality germplasm…
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Approach for Assembling and Distributing Functional Portfolios
In what context is this tool useful?
This method allows researchers to systematically introduce functionality, complementary and useful redundancy as key criteria for assessing and promoting intraspecific diversity and can be used in a context where is necessary identifying possible crop diversity gaps (in the sense of functional traits missing) within a farm, a village, or a landscape. Also, could be use to increasing intraspecific functional…
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Data management support pack
The pack is divided into eight areas:
1. PROTOCOLS
In this section we look at writing research protocols for the research activities, which detail exactly how the research activity will be carried out. Producing a research protocol would be one of the first activities when you are planning your project. We provide a guide and a case study produced by the SSC as part of a series of guides funded by the Department for…
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Tricot (Triadic Comparisons of Technologies)
Tricot: the technical details
In what context is this tool useful?
If you are a researcher, extension agent or NGO actor working with agricultural development, you may find Tricot useful. A methodological guide can support you in ten steps to learn how to establish and carry out a Tricot project, involving many farmers as on-farm researchers and as beneficiaries of…
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A Six-step approach for scaling low-emission food systems: Evidence and guidelines.
In what context is this tool useful?
The Six-Step Approach is useful in contexts where low-emission food system innovations need to be scaled equitably and effectively. The expected outcome is a supportive enabling environment that aligns policies, finance, and stakeholder actions to accelerate adoption and maximize co-benefits…
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Cassava Lighthouse
In what context is this tool useful?
This tool is useful for all the stakeholders interested in Cassava. Particularly those who seek up-to-date information about the status of the crop to guide their decision-making or identify new research questions.
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Tatiana Rivera
Economist and Project Manager based in Colombia, part of the Performance, Innovation, and Strategic Analysis for Impact (…
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Rapid Inclusivity Assessment for Digital Agriculture Services
In what context is this tool useful?
This tool is useful in digital agriculture projects targeting smallholder farmers in low-income settings. Expected outcomes are more inclusive, gender-aware digital services. Main users include researchers, NGOs, and development teams designing or adapting agricultural digital tools.
Results achieved or expected
An example comes…
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William Tinzaara
Scientist - Pests and Disease Management
William Tinzaara, a Ugandan national, holds a PhD degree in Chemical Ecology (Entomology) of Wageningen University, The Netherlands; specializing in pest and disease management. He is currently working as a Scientist with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, under the thematic area of Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture. He recently supported the implementation and supervision of projects with donor funds from the McKnight Foundation, USAID…
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Chris J Kettle
Principal Scientist, Lead Tree Biodiversity for Resilient Landscapes
I am a transdisciplinary Scientist, with a strong track record of applying research for development in landscapes across Asia, Latin America and Africa. I have 22 years of experience working on landscapes restoration and tree-based solutions to sustainable agriculture. As an internationally renowned scientist with over 90 peer reviewed publications, I have been innovating and promoting biodiversity-based solution, especially the…
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Serigne Omar Sene
Scientist
Serigne Omar Sene is a Scientist at the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and Environmental and Social E&S Specialist for the Accelerating Impact of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) Project. His main role is to ensure the project compliance with relevant national environmental laws and the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards. In so doing, he assist's clusters in preparing and implementing E&S…
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Manabu Ishitani
Principal Scientist
Dr. Ishitani, is a Principal Scientist in the Crops for Nutrition and Health team at the America Hub of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in Cali, Colombia. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural Biochemistry from Nagoya University in Japan, Dr. Ishitani has spent over two decades researching crop improvement through molecular breeding including gene editing and high-throughput field phenotyping techniques. Dr. Ishitani's research interests also extend to the area of data…
