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Do Colombia's Seed Policies Support Farmer-Managed Seed Systems?
José Luis Urrea-Benítez, Ronnie Vernooy, Marleni Ramirez
A new report examines how policies and laws are offering more support for farmer-managed seed systems in Colombia. The analysis reveals a gradual shift towards a more favorable landscape, but also identifies key gaps and challenges that need to be addressed…
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Women and Youth as Drivers of Climate Information and Action in their Communities
ECREA Project - implemented in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania - has empowered 400 farmers and extension workers as of June 2024, including 50% women and young people, co-designing and disseminating climate information services to improve the resilience of bean value chain actors against climate shocks.
By: Joseline Kiogora, Desire Kagabo,…
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Enhanced information in national policies can accelerate Africa's efforts to track climate adaptation
New analysis of African national adaptation policy documents finds that most fail to provide comprehensive and consistent information. But the authors also uncover compelling examples of robust plans which hold lessons for upcoming climate talks.
Adapting to impacts of…
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Colombia Agroalimentaria Sostenible: Strengthening agricultural production and climate resilience through policy and technology
Daniela Arce Gómez - Communications Coordinator for Climate Action in the Americas and the project 'Colombia Agroalimentaria Sostenible'
To follow progress of the project 'Colombia Agroalimentaria Sostenible' ('Sustainable Agrifood Colombia'), and continue aligning the Alliance's activities with the…
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Community perception of climate events as a security issue: The case of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/149165
Abstract
This study delves into the multifaceted dynamics linking climate change and conflict on Hatiya Island, Bangladesh. Examining perceptions and responses to climate-induced stress, insecurity and potential conflicts, our research draws insights from literature reviews and focus group discussions. Despite the heightened stress resulting from unpredictable climate events, islanders perceive recent…
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Humidtropics: Gender strategy
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/41639
Publication year
2014
Authors
CGIAR Research Program on Integrated Systems for the Humid Tropics
Full Citation
Humidtropics, a CGIAR Research Program. 2014. Humidtropics: Gender strategy. Ibadan, Nigeria: IITA.
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Internal…
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The effect of crop insurance in Ecuadorian rice farming: a technical efficiency approach
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/149188
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The aim of this study is to estimate the technical efficiency of the massive and economically important crop of rice in Ecuador, and then conduct a comparison between groups of farmers with and without insurance.The authors use an input-oriented data envelopment analysis approach (DEA) to estimate technical efficiency scores. The DEA is combined with the double bootstrap approach in Simar and Wilson (…
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Clima-LoCa y La Ruta del Chocolate: aprendiendo y fortaleciendo capacidades para la cosecha de cacao
Por Gabriela Salazar Tawil
En el municipio de Orito, Putumayo (Colombia), en la vereda Mirador Sector Alto, se encuentra la finca agroturística de Alexander Caicedo y Mary Casamachín, "La Ruta del Chocolate". Desde la entrada donde se exhiben diversos productos hechos a base de cacao, hasta el último rincón donde se hace el…
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The Alliance at ICAE 2024
The 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE-2024) will be held from August 2-7, 2024, at the NASC Complex in New Delhi (India) centered on the theme “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems”.
New Delhi, India
Aug 02 - 07, 2024…
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Final report: Social science research in agriculture. Postdoctoral fellowship: The role of cattle in mixed farming systems of the Western Amazon
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71773
Publication year
1988
Authors
Loker, WM
Full Citation
LOKER, W.M. 1988. Final report: Social science research in agriculture. Postdoctoral fellowship: The role of…
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AgriTech4Egypt Innovation Challenge 2024
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/149226
Publication year
2024
Authors
CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform
Full Citation
CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform. (2024) AgriTech4Egypt Innovation Challenge 2024. [Website] URL:https://agritechchallenge.org/projects/agritech4egypt
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Website
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Land cover mapping of Bengaluru's urban and surrounding area with Spatiotemporal open-source remote sensing data
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/149228
Abstract
The rapid urbanization observed in Asian tropics has resulted in extensive landscape transformations, giving rise to novel challenges such as conflicts of interest among citizens and threats to biodiversity. To facilitate informed urban management policies, there is a pressing need for contemporary land use and cover maps that provide precise insights into the evolving…
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Assessing climate resilience in rice production: Measuring the impact of the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s IWRM scheme in the Senegal River Valley using remote sensing and machine learning
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/149233
Abstract
Abstract Satellite remote sensing and machine learning can be combined to develop methods for measuring the impacts of climate change on biomass and agricultural systems. From 2015 to 2023, we applied this approach in a critical earth observation-based evaluation of the Irrigation and Water…
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Beyond beans: Women entrepreneurs are transforming communities in Eastern Congo
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/149230
Abstract
The Beans for Women Empowerment Project is helping women plant seeds of change in their communities. A recent visit by the Canadian ambassador recognized the benefits of investing in womens’ empowerment.
Publication year
2024
Authors
Awotide, Bola Amoke
Kalisya, Lucky
Njingulula, Paulin…
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Shamba Shield: Revolutionizing Financial Protection for Smallholder Farmers in Kenya
Shamba Shield empowers smallholder farmers in Kenya by providing climate-smart financial solutions. Developed by CGIAR and partners, it enhances credit access, financial literacy, and resilience through innovative tools like climate-credit scoring and risk-contingent credit, fostering sustainable agriculture amidst climate challenges.
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