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Local insights in a global gender dataset

19 July, 2016 by Admin

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Scaling back down: searching for local insights in a global gender dataset A group of gender specialists from Humidtropics and its collaborating CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs) are currently meeting in a write shop in Stone Town, Zanzibar to draw out information from the GENNOVATE databank that provides compelling evidence of changing gender relations that can arguably be linked with changes in localized, multiple, and integrated farming systems. GENNOVATE is a global qualitative comparative research initiative investigating how gender norms and agencies shape women’s and men’s … [Read more...]

Humidtropics Contributes to Nicaragua’s National Cocoa Development Plan

21 June, 2016 by Shadi Azadegan

Humidtropics scientists participated in the First International Sustainable Fine Cocoa Production Congress in Managua, Nicaragua. The event, which included 250 participants from the public and private sectors, academic and research institutions, and farmer cooperatives and associations, was an exchange that generated inputs for Nicaragua’s National Cocoa Plan. This crop development strategy is being elaborated in alliance with farmers, cooperatives, commercialization businesses, and research and development actors at a national level, as a response to the growing demand for cocoa in … [Read more...]

Humidtropics Provides Space for Inclusive, Evidence-Based, Bottom-Up Policy Making in Uganda

21 June, 2016 by Valérie Poiré

Following the establishment of Humidtropics’ Innovation Platforms (IPs) in Uganda in 2013, a number of activities that target livelihoods improvement have been implemented. While IPs provide spaces for different actors to learn together, and research provides the necessary evidence to make sound investment decisions, so far, the bulk of the agronomic evidence produced by Humidtropics is being used by smallholders at the farm level. Over the last two years, Dr. Fred Mukulu, Chairperson of the Mukono-Wakiso IP, who also acts as District Production and Marketing Officer, realized the … [Read more...]

Improving Potato-Based Production Systems in Rwanda

12 June, 2016 by Valérie Poiré

Production of Irish potato is on the rise in the highlands of Rwanda and is considered a priority crop in the North and West regions of the country. Potato average yield in Rwanda is relatively low even though Rwanda is among top 5 producing countries in Africa. But there is high potential to close the gaps if improved pre and post harvest practices are introduced. Average consumption of Irish potato for one household member is 150 kg per year and up to 250 kg /year in some areas such as Gishwati, where potato production is very intensive. In Kadahenda, potato farmers face many challenges … [Read more...]

State of Integrated Systems Research in NW Vietnam: First R4D Platform Newsletter

17 May, 2016 by Valérie Poiré Leave a Comment

The fragmented landscape of Northwest Vietnam. Humidtropics' Central Mekong Flagship team in Northwest Vietnam launched its first Newsletter in April. Taking stock of what was achieved in 2015, the team sets the stage for 2016 with plans to further expand their R4D Platform project, working on integrated upland farming systems innovations, and nutrients management for coffee. Moving forward, Humidtropics researchers and partners will focus on promoting safe vegetable production and establishing market linkages for safe vegetable products in Muong Bon commune, as well as scaling-up … [Read more...]

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