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Evaluación económica de la suplementación con la leguminosa Canavalia brasiliensis en la región Caribe de Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163487
Publication year
2024
Authors
Junca Paredes, John Jairo
Mojica Rodríguez, José Edwin
Castro Rincon, Edwin
Sotelo, Mauricio
Burkart, Stefan
Full Citation
Junca Paredes, J.J.; Mojica Rodríguez, J.E.; Castro…
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Calibración de un modelo de cultivo para maíz biofortificado en Guatemala
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163486
Abstract
El maíz es un pilar esencial de la seguridad alimentaria en Guatemala; sin embargo, su producción enfrenta grandes pérdidas debido a la variabilidad climática y a la limitada capacidad de los agricultores para interpretar información climática relevante. Este estudio adopta un enfoque de modelación clima-cultivo para generar pronósticos agroclimáticos enfocados en rendimientos y fechas óptimas de siembra para dos…
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Agricultura guiada por datos para maíz en Chipas, México y altiplano occidental de Guatemala para soporte a la toma de decisiones en campo y la gestión de riesgos climáticos (PCCMCA)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163491
Abstract
La agricultura basada en datos se ha consolidado como una herramienta fundamental para la toma de decisiones en el campo y la gestión de riesgos climáticos, en respuesta a la creciente variabilidad climática y los desafíos asociados, como sequías, inundaciones y alteraciones en los patrones de lluvia. La…
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Application of explainable AI techniques to site-specific and climate-smart management of maize systems in Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163489
Abstract
Maize is essential for food security and income in Colombia, but its production faces challenges such as drought, waterlogging, heat stress, and inadequate agronomic practices. To improve production in the face of climate variability, it is crucial to optimize agronomic practices. This study analyzes maize yield in response to agronomy and climate using machine learning…
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Performance assessment of agroecology In Zimbabwe
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163494
Publication year
2024
Authors
Falconnier, Gatien N
Sibanda, Telma
Choruma, Dennis J.
Chimonyo, Vimbayi G.P
Full Citation
Falconnier, G.N.; Sibanda, T.; Choruma, D.J.; Chimonyo, V.G. (2024) Performance assessment of agroecology In Zimbabwe. Agroecology Initiative Technical Report. 25 p…
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Save the Date: Register now for the AgriTech4Egypt Innovation Challenge, Demo Day
On December 17th, at 11:00 am Cairo Time, Demo Day will celebrate the journey of 15 agri-tech innovation teams, selected from a pool of over 900 global applicants, who have successfully completed an intensive 5-month acceleration program, combining business training and technical assistance.
Online
17 Dez…
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Meet the AgriTech4Kenya Innovators: Driving Sustainable Agriculture in East Africa
Nekesah T. Wafullah, Taija Khader , Camille Loiseau
Despite Kenya’s fertile land, the country faces significant agricultural challenges, importing over USD 1.1 billion worth of food annually. Water scarcity, soil degradation, rising fertilizer costs, and the growing impacts of climate change create immense pressure on…
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Did Baku’s Climate COP29 deliver?
Anastacia Wanjiru, Lucy Njuguna
As we near the end of a year full of UN conferences, we reflect on progress towards global goals to address the climate crisis, and what comes next.
Global leaders, climate policymakers, and other stakeholders like the private sector…
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Is it important to look at the gender dimensions of post-harvest food loss and waste?
Sebastian Sanchez Rincon, Manuel Moreno, Guillermo Peña Chipatecua, Mónica Juliana Chavarro Rodríguez
In low- and middle-income countries, inadequate and ineffective post-harvest management results in significant losses, thus reducing food availability, increasing prices and contributing to climate change. Although…
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Participatory research approaches for inclusive development
Lara Barangé
“Participatory approaches allow researchers to develop more empathetic and targeted actions that go beyond simple recommendations, creating more meaningful engagement.” - Melissa Bonilla, Alliance researcher on human-centered design
How can a board game improve nutrition in rural…
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Sustainability, inclusion, and conservation: GANSO and its commitment to livestock farming
GANSO Technical Services, is an organization founded in 2018 by Climate Focus and CIAT's Tropical Forages Program, is pioneering sustainable livestock management in Colombia to meet new environmental, economic, and social demands. Through its innovative and holistic model promoting sustainable land use, GANSO demonstrates both environmental…
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Advancing Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation: A Consultative Workshop on Developing the National Agroecology Strategy
As part of the Private Sector Incentives and Investments project (PSii), activities under the Agroecological TRANSITIONS program are being implemented in Ethiopia by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. The PSii project team presented and showcased the need for the development of Ethiopia's…
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Empowering Youth and Women through Land Restoration: A Grassroots Story
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT - in partnership with SoS Sahel Ethiopia, through the Diversification in East and Southern Africa (Ukama Ustawi) initiative - placed a groundbreaking focus on capacity building and market-oriented improved forage cultivation integration with land restoration efforts in the Hawassa Zuria District of…
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Reforming school meals in Rwanda through common beans
Yvonne Uwase Munyangeri, Eliud Abucheli Birachi, Jean Claude Rubyogo
Common beans have long been a cornerstone of the Rwandan diet, prized not only for their delicious versatility but also for their vital nutritional benefits. Rich in protein, iron, and essential micronutrients, beans are a key dietary staple that helps fuel the country's population…
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A strategy to safeguard Saint Lucia’s Plant Genetic Resources
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, supported by FAO, developed a Strategic Action Plan for the Caribbean island’s conservation and sustainable use of Plant Genetic Resources.
By: Gaia Gullotta, Marleni Ramirez, Paola De Santis
Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island renowned for its lush volcanic…
