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Descripción de los procesos ancestrales para el reconocimiento por el pueblo Arhuaco del fríjol biofortificado AGROSAVIA Rojo 43
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/144156
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La economía del pueblo Arhuaco, uno de los cuatro pueblos ancestrales asentados en la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, gira en torno a la producción agropecuaria en comunidad, razón por la cual sus procesos de educación básica primaria y media privilegian asignaturas que promueven el trabajo en las huertas, entre las cuales el fríjol, como alimento tradicional y…
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Hot off the press! An update on most recent negotiations to improve the Plant Treaty's Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing [webinar for CGIAR staff]
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/144169
Abstract
International negotiations continued from 16-18 April 2024, to revise the Plant Treaty’s Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing. While “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed”, as negotiators always like to say, there were some important breakthroughs during the meeting. In this webinar, CGIAR scientists…
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Smarter Fertilizer: AI-Powered Recommendations Boost Wheat Yields in Ethiopia
José Luis Urrea-Benítez, Feyera Merga Liben
A new study in Ethiopia is transforming fertilizer use for wheat farmers. By harnessing the power of machine learning, researchers are creating site-specific fertilizer recommendations that are leading to significantly higher yields, profit and resource efficiency…
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How PABRA's Support is Empowering Women Amidst Adversity in North Kivu, DRC
Nyiragongo women in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are the epitome of resilience in the face of repeated shocks and uncertainty due to natural disasters such as volcano eruptions and internal conflicts within the community. The Bean for Women Empowerment Project (B4WE) has boosted women's economic independence and sustainable…
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Winners of the AgriTech4Uzbekistan Innovation Challenge Announced
Claudia Zaccari
On 29 April 2024, the AgriTech4Uzbekistan Innovation Challenge came to a rewarding close during its final Demo Day, hosted by the CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform and Hackonnect. This milestone event marked the completion of a one-year project which attracted 571 innovation teams vying for tailored support in contributing to…
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Bean farmer field days report : Field days for bean farmer groups in Hai District, Northern Tanzania
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72214
Publication year
2003
Authors
Minja, EM
Ampofo, James Kwasi O.
Mziray, HA
Ulicky, E
Full Citation
Minja, Eliainery M.; Ampofo, James Kwasi O.; Mziray, Hendry A.;…
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Are rural smallholders ready for agricultural digitalization? Farmer (In)competencies and the political economy of access in digital agricultural extension and advisories in Northern Ghana
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/144990
Abstract
Digitalization and digital agricultural extension and advisories are heralded to transform the conditions of smallholder farmers by increasing access to practical knowledge and information. However, critical questions on inclusivity and inaccessibility for farmers persist. This chapter uses a mixed-…
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Unpacking scaling in agricultural research for development: The role of social capital
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/144246
Abstract
Agrifood systems are facing significant challenges, science and innovation are key to shift the trajectory towards ensuring sustainability and resilience. Thus, scaling assumes a critical role in agricultural research for development (AR4D). Scaling consists of a continuous process in which innovations are tailored, used, and embedded into societal dynamics adapted to various contexts, aiming to create…
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Policy discourses on climate change, mobility, and conflict and fragility: Jordan
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/144971
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This policy brief assesses the current state of play of Jordan’s policy landscape with regards to the intersection of climate change, human mobility, and conflict and fragility. Through the deployment of an ex-ante content analysis, relevant national and sectoral policy and strategy documents are assessed to identify, firstly, whether the climate-mobility-fragility nexus features as a strategic consideration…
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Private Sector incentives and investments (PSii) for climate change and environmental sustainability
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/144991
Publication year
2024
Authors
Blanco, Maria
Araujo De Lima, Silvia
Mockshell, Jonathan
Full Citation
Blanco, M.A.; Araujo De Lima, S.; Mockshell, J. (2024) Private Sector incentives and investments (PSii) for climate change and environmental…
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Assessment of digital tools for climate change mitigation and sustainable development
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/144972
Abstract
Addressing climate change effectively requires innovative approaches across various sectors, including agriculture. Digital tools have become vital in this effort, offering researchers and agricultural extensionists the means to enhance sustainable practices and integrate climate change mitigation with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This report assesses research-based digital tools, emphasizing…
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Knowledge management in agricultural research in the CGIAR and CIAT: lessons learnt and future opportunities
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/43719
Publication year
2012
Authors
Staiger Rivas, Simone
Full Citation
Staigar-Rivas, S. 2012. Knowledge management in agricultural research in the CGIAR and CIAT: lessons learnt and future opportunities…
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Fusarium wilt of banana - Training manual
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140577
Abstract
This course is designed to provide a basic, to-the-point overview on Fusarium wilt of banana, its risk management and control.
The course focuses on providing practical knowledge on Fusarium wilt disease management that is directly applicable in field conditions. Throughout four concise course modules, we discuss:
• Module 1: What causes Fusarium wilt disease and how to recognize it.
• Module 2: Risk management strategies to prevent Fusarium wilt…
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Marchitamiento por Fusarium del banano: Manual de capacitación
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140579
Abstract
Este curso está diseñado para proporcionar una visión básica y directa sobre el marchitamiento por Fusarium del banano, su gestión de riesgos y control.
El curso se centra en proporcionar conocimientos prácticos sobre el manejo de la enfermedad del marchitamiento por Fusarium que son directamente aplicables en condiciones de campo. A lo largo de cuatro concisos módulos del curso,
discutiremos:
• Módulo 1: Qué causa el…
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La Fusariose du bananier: Manuel de formation
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140578
Abstract
Ce cours est conçu pour fournir une vue d'ensemble de base sur la fusariose du bananier, la gestion des risques et le contrôle de cette maladie.
Le cours se concentre sur l'apport de connaissances pratiques sur la gestion de la fusariose directement applicables dans les conditions de terrain. Au travers de quatre modules de cours concis, nous abordons les thèmes suivants :
• Module 1: Quelles sont les causes de la fusariose et comment…
