Humidtropics has been implementing action research activities in Ethiopia since 2014 through local innovation platforms established in two field sites in Jeldu and Diga districts in the western part of the country. These local innovation platforms were originally established in 2011 by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) as part of the Nile Basin Development Challenge (NBDC) project, which implemented natural resource management interventions for three years in these field sites. At the end of the project, livestock feed interventions for increased feed availability and … [Read more...]
International Conference 3-6 March 2015
Conference information: Conference Program, Book of Abstracts. Media information: Press Release (March 3), Press Release (March 9). Conference on Twitter: on Storify, and @Humidtropics, hashtag #CGIAR_Systems Conference videos: Humidtropics on Vimeo. Conference Opening Addresses Highlights: Why is Systems Research Important for Farmers? Scientists provide answers to this key question: Conference presentations and posters: Humidtropics on Slideshare. Conference pictures: Humidtropics on Flickr. Humidtropics, in collaboration with Dryland Systems and Aquatic … [Read more...]
The Partnership Behind Uganda’s Fledgling Soybean Industry
One of the main bottlenecks to the development of Africa’s rural economy and agriculture sector is an often divergent agenda from the government, private sector, researchers and NGOs. Someone needs to “connect the dots†to enhance synergy, and avoid contradictory advice for farmers. East and Central Africa is facing many complex agricultural problems that no single actor can solve on their own. Researchers, farmers, policymakers, the private sector and development partners all provide a piece of the puzzle, whether this is a scientific innovation, a helpful policy, or access to a … [Read more...]