The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in collaboration with CGIAR and national partners, and as part of the Humidtropics CGIAR Research Program, has released ‘A situational analysis of agricultural production and marketing, and natural resources management systems in northwest Vietnam’. Its primary objectives were to provide evidence that will guide Humidtropics’ future activities in the northwest Vietnam Action Site and to establish a common understanding among partners/stakeholders on critical issues and possible Program interventions. This situational analysis is … [Read more...]
Legumes: a Unified Solution to Food, Fodder and Soil Fertility
Humans love them, herbivorous animals thrive on them, the earth benefits from their presence, but not enough are being grown. From the vegetarian platters of Ethiopia, to Githeri in Kenya, Saka Madesu in the Congo, and the ubiquitous groundnut, Legumes continue to sustain people across the African continent. The paradox, however, is their extremely low coverage, especially in African farming systems, where they could play a pivotal role in the lives and livelihoods of farmers, their families, and the continent at large. This is precisely what LegumeCHOICE, a participatory research … [Read more...]
Understanding, Facilitating and Monitoring Agricultural Innovation
Between April 29 and May 2, the first Humidtropics Capacity Development Workshop was organised by ILRI, Wageningen University and IITA in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop brought together R4D and Innovation Platform Facilitators, Action Area Coordinators and other key players of Humidtropics from all over the globe. The topics covered include different approaches to agricultural innovation, designing and implementing multi-stakeholder platforms, capturing knowledge and learning in platforms, and reflexive monitoring and evaluating of platforms. The workshop’s interactive methods stimulated … [Read more...]
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