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The Alliance and CGIAR @ the 4th SFS Conference
Emerging from global crises by shaping sustainable, resilient, healthy, and inclusive food systems
+7 GMT, Sheraton Hotel, Ha Noi, Vietnam, and virtually
Apr 24 - 27, 2023
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and CGIAR are official partners of the 4th Global Conference of the…
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Home gardens are key to better lives for vulnerable tribes in India
The forested hills and rolling fields in the state of Odisha are home to some of India’s most vulnerable tribal groups, but a growing number of studies show that small home gardens — producing millet, pulses, fresh fruits and vegetables — could be key in the fighting against the food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty found there.
By: Andrew Wight…
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Linking public breeding with private enterprise in Kenya
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68470
Publication year
2015
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 2015. Linking public breeding with private enterprise in Kenya. Cali, Colombia: Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT).…
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Insights from CGIAR A4IP’s Delegation to the World Agri-Tech and Future Food-Tech Innovation Summits
Megan Steele, Gianpiero Menza
CGIAR’s role in the innovation ecosystem is critical: What is CGIAR doing at the cutting edge of agri-food tech, how can partners capitalize on CGIAR’s assets for greater impact, and what comes next? The A4IP team weighs in following their participation in the World Agri-Tech and…
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Linking farmers and markets in Ethiopia: inclusive business models
Carolina Polo Sierra, Kevin Omondi Onyango, Christine Chege
How the study on durum wheat in Ethiopia continued to apply the LINK Methodology towards implementing inclusive business models in the country.
Following the success story on one of the most important crops in Ethiopia, let's…
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From the Great Green War to Peace in Cacao Production
Carolay Perea, Andrés Camilo Charry
Some years ago, for the first time (and without much detail) I heard about the conflicts related to the control of the emerald mines in western Boyacá, that took place over several decades. These so-called 'green wars' add one more chapter to the long list of tragic events in our country, Colombia…
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Linking farmers and markets in Ethiopia: implementation
Carolina Polo Sierra, Kevin Omondi Onyango, Christine Chege
The final phase of the durum wheat value chain study in Ethiopia, looking forward to implementing inclusive business models through the application of the LINK Methodology.
After learning about the first and second phases of the…
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Small seed packs, efficient approach to reach hard to reach in drought prone areas: experiences from Kenya
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/93054
Abstract
This study aimed to increase farmers’ access to certified bean seed in marginal/drought prone areas of Kenya. Beans are important food crop in Kenya and grown mainly by small scale farmers in drought prone areas. Access to certified seed of improved bean varieties is mainly through relief. Despite the presence of…
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How to climate-proof the Ethiopian breadbasket? Combine genomics and farmer knowledge
Eliot Gee
Durum wheat is an important staple crop and part of Ethiopia’s cultural heritage. Its genetic diversity also holds clues for climate smart agriculture, according to a collaboration between researchers and farmer citizen scientists.
Diverse wheat matters…
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Venture-Out Events: Taking on Ag-Tech Transfer with Frontier IP
Join us on Tuesday 18 April, 3:30 – 4:30PM CEST, when Venture-Out Events takes on Tech Transfer with CEO Neil Crabb of Frontier IP. Together with experts including A4IP’s Venture Builder Expert Nekesah T. Wafullah (Alliance/CGIAR), we will explore pathways for research valorization showcasing the success stories of collaborative IP commercialization from Frontier IP;…
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Roads and deforestation in the Central Peruvian Amazon
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/67279
Publication year
2010
Authors
Hyman, Glenn G.
Barona, Elizabeth
Full Citation
Hyman, Glenn; Barona, Elizabeth. 2010. Roads and deforestation in the Central Peruvian Amazon. Cali, Colombia: International Center for Tropical Agriculture (…
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Taller regional Fusarium Raza 4 Tropical Situación actual en América Latina y el Caribe e innovaciones tecnológicas para su prevención y manejo
Contexto
Los bananos y plátanos son sinónimos de seguridad alimentaria en la mayoría de los países de América Latina y el Caribe. Más de 12 millones de personas en la región dependen directa o indirectamente de estos cultivos.
Sede regional de las Américas, Alianza de…
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International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT): Annual Report 2011
https://hdl.handle.net/10947/4584
Publication year
2011
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Publication Type
Annual Report
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International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT): Annual Report 2013-2014
https://hdl.handle.net/10947/4586
Publication year
2013
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Publication Type
Annual Report
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International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT): Annual Report 2012-2013
https://hdl.handle.net/10947/4585
Publication year
2012
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Publication Type
Annual Report
