Read a summary of the consultations held as part of the process to develop a new CGIAR Livestock Agri-Food Systems research program, Continue reading
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Category Archives: Research
Writeshop to synthesize Livestock and Fish experiences mainstreaming gender
From 4-8 April 2016, the program’s gender initiative is convening a writeshop of scientists and gender specialists to bring together results and lessons learned in the past 18 months.
Livestock and Fish initiative guides and enables gender mainstreaming
Recognizing that gender-informed priority setting and delivery can contribute to inclusion and equity among the women, men and young people involved in livestock-related livelihoods, the Livestock and Fish CRP is integrating gender analysis into the development of livestock-related technologies. Continue reading
Africa / ASSP / Cattle / Dairying / East Africa / ILRI / Livestock / LIVESTOCK-FISH / PIL / Research / Southern Africa / Tanzania / Value Chains
More milk in Tanzania – mid-term update reports progress and lessons
The more milk in Tanzania project mid-term report gives insights into progress and lessons. Continue reading
Contribute to the development of a new CGIAR livestock research program
Contribute ideas and insights to the development of a new livestock Agri-food Systems research program proposal. Continue reading
No one left behind: Register for GCARD conference on agri-food innovation and research for a sustainable world
“No One Left Behind: Agri-food Innovation and Research for a Sustainable World” is the theme of the third Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD3) to be held in South Africa in April 2016. Continue reading
Africa / Animal Breeding / CGIAR / East Africa / Ethiopia / Event / Genetics / ICARDA / Indigenous breeds / Livestock / LIVESTOCK-FISH / Research / Sheep / Small Ruminants / Value Chains
Expert group plans small ruminant genetics and breeding to the next level in Ethiopia
On 17-18 December 2015, a group of about 25 people gathered in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia, to devise the next steps for small ruminants breeding. This group comprised most of the country’s experts in sheep and goat breeding, from across the country. Continue reading
Capacity Development / Gender / ILRI / Livestock / LIVESTOCK-FISH / PIL / Research / Value Chains
Enhancing gender capacity for inclusive livestock value chains
The Program’s gender team, in collaboration with the Dutch consultancy Transition International (TI),
has produced a gender capacity assessment tool. Continue reading
Africa / Animal Feeding / ASSP / Cattle / Dairying / East Africa / ILRI / Livestock / LIVESTOCK-FISH / Research / Southern Africa / Value Chains
New Tanzania study to review fodder markets and their role in boosting dairy production
A new study will assess fodder markets and the availability of feeds for smallholder dairy systems in Tanzania. Continue reading
Aquaculture / Asia / Fish / Indonesia / LIVESTOCK-FISH / PIM / Research / Southeast Asia / Value Chains / WorldFish
Exploring Indonesian aquaculture futures
In Indonesia, WorldFish and partners have applied a unique methodology to evaluate growth trajectories for aquaculture under various scenarios, as well as the opportunities and challenges these represent. Indonesia is currently the fourth largest aquaculture producer globally, and the sector needs to grow to meet future fish demand. Continue reading
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