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...]
Territorial Learning Alliances and Quick Wins in Nicaragua
In 2013, Humidtropics adopted the concept of Flagship Projects as the main vehicle through which the Program will carry out its research to achieve the Intermediate Development Outcomes. There are five Flagship Projects, of which one is mainstreamed to ensure coherence throughout the Program. The remaining four Flagship Projects are based on geographic location, including the Central America and the Caribbean Flagship, where the North Nicaragua (Nicanorte) Action Site is located. Within the Action Site, the Program is taking on a series of challenges, such as degraded soils, the reduction … [Read more...]
International Conference on Integrated Systems Research
Humidtropics, in collaboration with Dryland Systems and Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS), is organising an international conference on integrated systems research. Entitled Systems Research for Sustainable Intensification in Smallholder Agriculture, the conference will deal with major components within systems research in agriculture. The purpose of the conference is to learn from research undertakings on integrated systems, with an emphasis on results: data, methods and lessons learned. The conference will take place at the Conference Center of IITA in Ibadan, Nigeria, from October 7 to … [Read more...]