Presented by Getnet Assefa (Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research) at the Third ACGG Program Management Team Meeting, Abuja, Nigeria, 2 December 2016
African Chicken Genetic Gains: Tanzania achievements todateILRI
Tanzania has been working to improve local chicken genetics through the African Chicken Genetic Gains program. Key activities include:
1) Conducting a baseline survey of 3,200 households to understand current flock sizes and perceptions. 2) Testing improved chicken breeds like Sasso and Kuroiler on research stations and farms. Preliminary results show the improved breeds have higher weights and egg production.
3) Building capacity through trainings on data collection and hatchery management. 4) Partnering with hatcheries, feed suppliers, and others to help disseminate chickens and inputs.
5) Facing some challenges around timely access to fertile eggs and farmers' ability to afford supplements. Future plans include importing more breeds
Introducing the African Chicken Genetic Gains project: A platform for testing...ILRI
Presented by Tekelyohannes Berhanu, South Agricultural Research Institute, at the First ACGG Ethiopia Innovation Platform Meeting, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3-4 August 2015
Presented by Getnet Assefa (Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research) at the Third ACGG Program Management Team Meeting, Abuja, Nigeria, 2 December 2016
African Chicken Genetic Gains: Tanzania achievements todateILRI
Tanzania has been working to improve local chicken genetics through the African Chicken Genetic Gains program. Key activities include:
1) Conducting a baseline survey of 3,200 households to understand current flock sizes and perceptions. 2) Testing improved chicken breeds like Sasso and Kuroiler on research stations and farms. Preliminary results show the improved breeds have higher weights and egg production.
3) Building capacity through trainings on data collection and hatchery management. 4) Partnering with hatcheries, feed suppliers, and others to help disseminate chickens and inputs.
5) Facing some challenges around timely access to fertile eggs and farmers' ability to afford supplements. Future plans include importing more breeds
Introducing the African Chicken Genetic Gains project: A platform for testing...ILRI
Presented by Tekelyohannes Berhanu, South Agricultural Research Institute, at the First ACGG Ethiopia Innovation Platform Meeting, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3-4 August 2015
This document outlines the workplan for objectives 1, 2, and 6 of the Tropical Legumes III project in Tanzania for groundnuts from 2015-2016. The key outcomes are to develop improved groundnut varieties that meet women smallholder farmers' needs and help close the gender yield gap, and to establish a sustainable groundnut seed production and distribution system in Tanzania. The workplan details activities related to variety development, testing, and release; seed production of improved varieties; establishing multi-stakeholder platforms; and popularizing new varieties through demonstrations, training, media outreach and seed fairs. The overall goal is to raise groundnut productivity in Tanzania from 1.0-1.5 tons/ha.
On-farm hormonal oestrus synchronization and mass insemination of cows for sm...ILRI
This document summarizes research on on-farm hormonal oestrus synchronization and mass artificial insemination of cows for smallholders in Ethiopia. It finds that while a researcher-led approach showed promise, scaling required institutional changes. Working with regional partners to train staff, over 600,000 cows were synchronized and inseminated from 2011-2015 across four regions. New technologies like progesterone tests helped with estrus detection and pregnancy diagnosis. The Ethiopian government's Livestock Master Plan now aims to increase crossbred cows to 5 million in 5 years to boost milk production and incomes.
Africa RISING in Mali: Concept note and work plans for 2013africa-rising
This document provides an overview of the proposed work plans and activities for the AfricaRISING project in southern Mali in 2013. The objectives are to develop sustainable intensification approaches for cereal-cotton-legume systems through integrated innovations that are productive, profitable, and disseminated through farmer networks. Activities are outlined for six system components: cereals-cotton-legumes, vegetables, agroforestry, livestock and land management, post-harvest technologies, and markets. The work will be implemented through research-extension platforms involving testing of technologies by farmer volunteers and evaluations to develop integrated recommendations tailored to different farm and household types.
Enabling environment for success of sheep breeding programsILRI
Presented by Barbara Rischkowsky, ICARDA, at the EIAR/ATA/ICARDA Workshop on small Ruminant Breeding Programs in Ethiopia, Debre Birhan, 17-18 December 2015
Designing community based breeding strategies for indigenous sheep breeds of ...ILRI
Presented by Temesgen Jembere at the ICARDA-ILRI-BOKU project workshop on Designing community-based breeding strategies for indigenous sheep breeds of smallholders in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, October 29, 2010.
1) The IFAD-funded CLCA project aims to develop and test innovative integrated crop-livestock conservation agriculture approaches through participatory research with farmers in Algeria, Tunisia, and Tajikistan.
2) Key achievements include collecting over 1,100 farm surveys, conducting on-station and on-farm trials of stubble grazing and fodder production, and testing conservation agriculture technology packages on over 45 farms across the three countries.
3) The project has also enhanced capacity through over 15 training courses attended by 280 trainees, eight field days reaching 357 farmers, and publications including conference papers, films and posters.
Update on the Ethiopia sheep and goats value chain development projectILRI
Presented by Barbara Rischkowsky, ICARDA, at the Ethiopia Small Ruminants Value Chain Strategy and Implementation Planning Workshop, Addis Ababa, 13-14 June 2014
1) Ongoing activities in the West African Sahel & Dry Savanna region include research on agroforestry, crop-livestock systems, and soil and water management across several production systems.
2) Key partners include ICRISAT, ILRI, ICRAF, and various national agricultural research institutes conducting on-farm testing of technologies.
3) Highlights of ongoing work include assessing biomass and resource flows, introducing new crop varieties and livestock management practices, strengthening local capacity, and facilitating innovation platforms.
Review of small ruminants value chain impact pathways developed for EthiopiaILRI
Presented by Barbara Rischkowsky (ICARDA) at the Livestock and Fish Small Ruminant Change Pathway Validation Workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3-4 March 2015
Asian Food and Agriculture Cooperation InitiativeExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/genetics/natcord.html
This presentation by Changyeon Cho was held at a side event during the 9th Session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, from 6-8 July 2016 in Rome, Italy.
Innovate, generate, disseminate and adopt improved technologiesHillary Hanson
Scientific and Technical Partnerships in Africa: Technologies, Platforms, and Partnerships in support of the African agricultural science agenda, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, April 4&5, 2017
Improved productivity through crop-livestock interventions in South Kivu, eas...ILRI
This document provides information about the Crop-Livestock Integration Project in South Kivu, Eastern DR Congo. The project aims to improve farm productivity and food security through sustainable intensification of crop-livestock systems. It is based on a theory of change that increased productivity through these interventions will lead to higher incomes, more equitable food distribution, and improved nutrition, especially for women and children. The project will conduct research on integrated crop-livestock practices, animal health, mycotoxins, training approaches, and youth employment to test the assumptions of the theory of change and benefit 800 households across two sites.
This document outlines the workplan for objectives 1, 2, and 6 of the Tropical Legumes III project in Tanzania for groundnuts from 2015-2016. The key outcomes are to develop improved groundnut varieties that meet women smallholder farmers' needs and help close the gender yield gap, and to establish a sustainable groundnut seed production and distribution system in Tanzania. The workplan details activities related to variety development, testing, and release; seed production of improved varieties; establishing multi-stakeholder platforms; and popularizing new varieties through demonstrations, training, media outreach and seed fairs. The overall goal is to raise groundnut productivity in Tanzania from 1.0-1.5 tons/ha.
On-farm hormonal oestrus synchronization and mass insemination of cows for sm...ILRI
This document summarizes research on on-farm hormonal oestrus synchronization and mass artificial insemination of cows for smallholders in Ethiopia. It finds that while a researcher-led approach showed promise, scaling required institutional changes. Working with regional partners to train staff, over 600,000 cows were synchronized and inseminated from 2011-2015 across four regions. New technologies like progesterone tests helped with estrus detection and pregnancy diagnosis. The Ethiopian government's Livestock Master Plan now aims to increase crossbred cows to 5 million in 5 years to boost milk production and incomes.
Africa RISING in Mali: Concept note and work plans for 2013africa-rising
This document provides an overview of the proposed work plans and activities for the AfricaRISING project in southern Mali in 2013. The objectives are to develop sustainable intensification approaches for cereal-cotton-legume systems through integrated innovations that are productive, profitable, and disseminated through farmer networks. Activities are outlined for six system components: cereals-cotton-legumes, vegetables, agroforestry, livestock and land management, post-harvest technologies, and markets. The work will be implemented through research-extension platforms involving testing of technologies by farmer volunteers and evaluations to develop integrated recommendations tailored to different farm and household types.
Enabling environment for success of sheep breeding programsILRI
Presented by Barbara Rischkowsky, ICARDA, at the EIAR/ATA/ICARDA Workshop on small Ruminant Breeding Programs in Ethiopia, Debre Birhan, 17-18 December 2015
Designing community based breeding strategies for indigenous sheep breeds of ...ILRI
Presented by Temesgen Jembere at the ICARDA-ILRI-BOKU project workshop on Designing community-based breeding strategies for indigenous sheep breeds of smallholders in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, October 29, 2010.
1) The IFAD-funded CLCA project aims to develop and test innovative integrated crop-livestock conservation agriculture approaches through participatory research with farmers in Algeria, Tunisia, and Tajikistan.
2) Key achievements include collecting over 1,100 farm surveys, conducting on-station and on-farm trials of stubble grazing and fodder production, and testing conservation agriculture technology packages on over 45 farms across the three countries.
3) The project has also enhanced capacity through over 15 training courses attended by 280 trainees, eight field days reaching 357 farmers, and publications including conference papers, films and posters.
Update on the Ethiopia sheep and goats value chain development projectILRI
Presented by Barbara Rischkowsky, ICARDA, at the Ethiopia Small Ruminants Value Chain Strategy and Implementation Planning Workshop, Addis Ababa, 13-14 June 2014
1) Ongoing activities in the West African Sahel & Dry Savanna region include research on agroforestry, crop-livestock systems, and soil and water management across several production systems.
2) Key partners include ICRISAT, ILRI, ICRAF, and various national agricultural research institutes conducting on-farm testing of technologies.
3) Highlights of ongoing work include assessing biomass and resource flows, introducing new crop varieties and livestock management practices, strengthening local capacity, and facilitating innovation platforms.
Review of small ruminants value chain impact pathways developed for EthiopiaILRI
Presented by Barbara Rischkowsky (ICARDA) at the Livestock and Fish Small Ruminant Change Pathway Validation Workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3-4 March 2015
Asian Food and Agriculture Cooperation InitiativeExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/genetics/natcord.html
This presentation by Changyeon Cho was held at a side event during the 9th Session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, from 6-8 July 2016 in Rome, Italy.
Innovate, generate, disseminate and adopt improved technologiesHillary Hanson
Scientific and Technical Partnerships in Africa: Technologies, Platforms, and Partnerships in support of the African agricultural science agenda, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, April 4&5, 2017
Improved productivity through crop-livestock interventions in South Kivu, eas...ILRI
This document provides information about the Crop-Livestock Integration Project in South Kivu, Eastern DR Congo. The project aims to improve farm productivity and food security through sustainable intensification of crop-livestock systems. It is based on a theory of change that increased productivity through these interventions will lead to higher incomes, more equitable food distribution, and improved nutrition, especially for women and children. The project will conduct research on integrated crop-livestock practices, animal health, mycotoxins, training approaches, and youth employment to test the assumptions of the theory of change and benefit 800 households across two sites.
Field testing an econometric conceptual framework for innovation platform imp...ILRI
This document proposes a methodology to evaluate the impact of innovation platforms (IPs) using quantitative econometric tools and qualitative data. The methodology involves collecting data on IP structure through interviews, identifying performance elements based on objectives, and conducting focus groups to identify statements characterizing IP conduct and performance and thresholds for wealth. Individual surveys would then collect structure data and rank agreement with conduct/performance statements. Data analysis would include regression analysis to identify relationships between framework elements and principal component analysis to identify best conduct/performance statements. Qualitative data would also be analyzed to triangulate results. The methodology aims to provide more robust evaluation of IPs using mixed quantitative and qualitative methods.
Harnessing genetic diversity for improving goat productivity in AfricaILRI
The document summarizes a project aimed at harnessing genetic diversity to improve goat productivity in Africa. The project's objectives were to increase goat productivity through strengthening national goat breeding programs in selected countries. Major activities included identifying partners, building a research team with 13 fellows completing studies, providing training, defining breeding objectives participatorily, establishing community-based breeding programs and index-based selection programs, characterizing farming systems and goat populations, and producing over 20 scientific papers. Key achievements were characterizing indigenous goat populations at a genomic level and building capacity. Next steps involve strengthening existing interventions, further understanding genomic landscapes and population dynamics, and supporting breeding programs with molecular tools like genomic evaluation and DNA profiling.
N2Africa project in strengthening the capacity of partners working within leg...ILRI
The document summarizes donations and capacity building efforts of the N2Africa project in Ethiopia. The project donated a laminar flow cabinet, four pickup trucks, and ten motorbikes to various universities and research institutions. It supported one PhD student and trained over 1100 specialists in topics like inoculant technology and gender mainstreaming. Finally, the project worked with over 25,000 smallholder farmers on improved legume production and reached 30 districts across 4 regions of Ethiopia.
The market for animal-sourced foods in Tanzania: Business opportunities for s...ILRI
Presentation by Derek Baker, Ugo Pica-Ciamarra, Nsiima Longin and Nadhem Mtimet at the 19th International Farm Management Congress, Warsaw, Poland, 21-26 July 2013.
Market-based approaches to food safety and animal health interventions: Lesso...ILRI
Poster by Karl M. Rich, Huyen Nguyen-Thi-Thu, Ha Duong-Nam, Hung Pham-Van, Nga Nguyen-Thi-Duong, Fred Unger and Lucy Lapar at the Tropical Agriculture Conference 2015, Brisbane, Australia, 16-18 November 2015.
Presented by Barbara Wieland at the First Joint International Conference of the Association of Institutions for Tropical Veterinary Medicine (AITVM) and the Society of Tropical Veterinary Medicine, Berlin, 4-8 September 2016
Discovery to delivery: Livestock and Fish – Maize CRP Collaboration on dual p...ILRI
This document summarizes research on developing dual-purpose maize hybrids in rain-fed systems. It discusses using conventional and molecular breeding to improve maize grain and stover traits. Genomic selection methods were able to accurately predict the in vitro dry matter digestibility and metabolizable energy of maize lines. Testing showed advanced maize breeding lines had higher stover quality than existing sorghum varieties. However, transporting maize stover is less cost-effective than sorghum due to lower bulk density. The research concludes that work is needed along the entire value chain from discovery to delivery.
Delivering animal disease prevention services in value chainsILRI
Presented by Abdallah Twahir (GALVmed) at the African Green Revolution Forum Working Session on Transforming Dairy Value Chains in Africa: Pathways to Prosperity, Nairobi, 8 September 2016
Participatory evaluation of cattle fattening innovations of smallholder farm...ILRI
Poster prepared by Azage Tegegne, Yoseph Mekashaand Tesfaye Dubale for the Tropentag 2016 Conference on Solidarity in a Competing World—Fair Use of Resources, Vienna, Austria, 19–21 September 2016
An integrated approach to assessing and improving meat and milk safety and nu...ILRI
Presentation by Tamsin Dewé, Kristina Roesel, Aklilu Fekele, Getachew Legese and Delia Grace at the First African Regional Conference of the International Association on Ecology and Health (Africa 2013 Ecohealth), Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire, 1-5 October 2013.
Presented by Delia Grace, Bernard Bett, Karl Rich, Francis Wanyoike, Johanna Lindahl and Tom Randolph at a symposium on 'One Health for the Real World: Zoonoses, Ecosystems and Wellbeing', London, UK, 17–18 March 2016.
This poster provides information on stopping the spread of coenurosis. It does so through 3 steps: 1) Do not feed sheep and goat heads to dogs to prevent spreading the parasite. 2) Deworm dogs regularly with praziquantel to kill any adult tapeworms. 3) Healthy sheep and goats results in happy people by keeping livestock free of this parasite through the first two steps.
Community-based breeding programs: Attractive and innovative approach to chan...ILRI
Community-based small ruminant breeding programs (CBBPs) in Ethiopia have successfully improved the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through genetic selection. CBBPs involve local communities from the start and rely on farmers' participation, ownership, and decision making. This approach has led to increased productivity, income, and food security for over 2000 households in 23 villages. Major outcomes include reversing negative selection trends, 20% higher average incomes, and more families consuming meat regularly. CBBPs are now expanding to other areas of Ethiopia and several other African countries as an effective low-cost method to boost small ruminant production in small-scale agricultural systems.
ILRI in Zambia and sub-Saharan Africa: Food safety, zoonoses and animal healthILRI
Presentation by Theo Knight-Jones at a Zambia Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Services planning workshop on milk testing and certification in Zambia, Monze, Zambia, 18-19 June 2015.
A cross sectional study of the assessment of African swine fever virus status...ILRI
Poster prepared by Joyce Akol, Michel Dione, Denis Muhangi and Charles Masembe at the 4th Medical and Veterinary Virus Research (MVVR4) Symposium, Nairobi, 15-16 October 2015
Health risk in informal milk value chain: Needs of a people-centric collectiv...ILRI
Presentation by Ram Pratim Deka, Johanna Lindahl and Delia Grace at the 12th annual conference of the Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists (IAVPHS), Bengaluru, India, 11 February 2015.
A platform for testing, delivering, and continuously improving tropically-ada...ILRI
Presented by Solomon Abegaz (Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, (EIAR)) at the Second ACGG Scientific and Industrial Advisory Committee meeting, Arusha, 29 January 2016
A platform for testing, delivering, and continuously improving tropically-ada...ILRI
Presented by Ezekiel Goromela, Tanzania Livestock Research Institute, at the Second ACGG Scientific and Industrial Advisory Committee meeting, Arusha, 29 January 2016
A platform for testing, delivering, and continuously improving tropically-ada...ILRI
The document summarizes activities and outcomes from the African Chicken Genetic Gains (ACGG) project in Nigeria in 2015. It discusses the project structure, partnerships formed, training conducted, baseline survey completed across 5 states, and plans for 2016 including importing genetic materials, on-station and on-farm testing across zones, and establishing innovation platforms. Challenges for 2016 include ensuring stakeholder support, importing germplasm while following veterinary certifications, and establishing community innovation units. The overall goal is to test and deliver tropically-adapted chickens to improve productivity for smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa.
Update on the sheep and goat meat value chain transformation in Ethiopia projectILRI
1. The project aimed to transform sheep and goat meat value chains in Ethiopia through research and development partnerships over several years. Sites were selected through consultative processes and assessments.
2. Key interventions were identified for each site based on value chain analyses and prioritized issues. These included breeding programs, improved feeding, animal health activities, and marketing support.
3. Interventions were tested and implemented with local partners. Impacts were evaluated through a theory of change framework. Business models were also developed to promote proven technologies in a sustainable way. The project facilitated capacity building, research, and aimed to improve incomes and food security through small ruminant value chains.
Summary of key outcomes from the first ACGG Tanzania innovation platform (IP...ILRI
Presented by Msafiri Kessy, Tanzania Poultry Breeders Association, at the First ACGG Tanzania Innovation Platform Meeting, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 13-14 July 2015
This document summarizes an interactive session on postharvest innovation in Uganda. It outlines the structure of the session, challenges for postharvest research and breeding (RTB) crops, and an overview of an EU-funded RTB project in Uganda. The project aims to improve food security through reduced postharvest losses and expanded use of root, tuber and banana crops. It involves testing postharvest and processing technologies and value chain development strategies for cassava, banana, sweet potato and potato over three years in Uganda.
National agricultural research system (NARS) & ICAR, government of india - o...Krishnakumar T
Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) – Started in 1973. ICAR is an autonomous apex body that comes under societies act, responsible for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in Agriculture and Horticulture.
Action Plan of the Global Strategy for Improving Agricultural and Rural Stati...FAO
http://www.fao.org/economic/ess/ess-events/afcas/afcas25/en/
Action Plan of the Global Strategy for Improving Agricultural and Rural Statistics in Africa (2011-2018)
Turkey National practices on data collection methods for statistics on struct...ExternalEvents
The document summarizes statistics on structural aspects of agriculture in Turkey. It provides a brief history of Turkey's agricultural censuses and surveys, including the 2001 Agricultural Census, 2006 Farm Structure Survey pilot, 2014 Agricultural Production Registration System, and 2016 Farm Structure Survey. It describes the methodology, coverage, and themes of each survey. Future plans include conducting the Farm Structure Survey every three years and an agricultural census in 2020, along with continuing to use the Agricultural Production Registration System as the statistical farm register.
Eb ti sept 29 meeting biosafety-agri biotech-finalGTK1974
The Ethiopian Biotechnology Institute (EBTi) was established in 2016 to coordinate and lead biotechnology research and development efforts in Ethiopia. EBTi aims to build national biotechnology capacity through conducting its own research, coordinating other research institutions, and developing human resources. Ethiopia has great potential for biotechnology due to its biodiversity of crops, indigenous animal breeds, and microbial diversity in soda lakes. However, EBTi currently faces challenges such as a lack of biotechnology infrastructure, trained personnel, and public awareness.
1) The YIIFSWA project reached 5 districts across 3 regions in Ghana, training over 3,787 farmers in minisett yam propagation techniques through 30 demonstration plots.
2) Activities completed included hosting review workshops, distributing clean seed yams, and training farmers in land preparation, weed control, staking, and pest/disease management. Over 18,000 tubers were harvested, yielding 4,773 kilograms of seed yam.
3) Lessons learned included that awarding best adopters encourages wider adoption, and unexpected farmers have started adopting the techniques. Challenges included drought, beetle problems in one district, and postharvest constraints.
This presentation slide is a collection of slides used by speakers on Mar. 9, 2023, during the Lessons Learned from the Livestock Master Plan and Future Investment Priorities for Animal Resources Development workshop/seminar. The event aimed to take stock of the LMP and livestock sector development more generally and explore future sector priorities. The event was co-organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Livestock Institute (ILRI), as part of the CGIAR initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS) initiative and the IFPRI Rwanda Strategy Support Program and in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI).
The document provides background on the adopted village/school program established by the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria to disseminate research breakthroughs to farmers and pupils. It summarizes the objectives as increasing agricultural productivity and promoting technology adoption. It then outlines the various activities achieved so far under the program, including forming farmers' groups, constructing poultry houses, equipping meeting halls, and distributing point-of-lay birds. However, it notes several gaps between expectations and results, such as only being able to provide 50 birds per location instead of the proposed 90, and the need for demonstrations of improved seeds, training programs, and expansion to additional villages and schools.
Integrating crops and livestock for improved food security and livelihoods in...ILRI
Poster prepared by G.J. Manyawu, S. Moyo, I. Nyagumbo, A. van Rooyen, S. Homann, G. Tesfahan, P. Masikate, W. Mupangwa, J. Nyamangara, D. Rodriguez, N. Macleod, I. Chakoma, E. Mutsamba, S.Mugwara, T. Dube and J. Mataruse for the ILRI APM 2013, Addis Ababa, 15-17 May 2013
Global Burden of Animal Diseases: Ethiopia case studyILRI
Presentation by Wudu Temesgen, Theo Knight-Jones, Wondwosen Awoke, Ben Huntington and Jonathan Rushton at the Global Burden of Animal Diseases Ethiopia case study inception workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 18 March 2021.
The document summarizes four major extension systems in India:
1) The first line extension system established by ICAR in 1971.
2) Extension systems run by the Ministry of Agriculture and state departments.
3) Systems run by the Ministry of Rural Development and state departments.
4) Development work by voluntary organizations.
It then provides details on four major transfer of technology projects under the first line extension system: the All India Coordinated Project on National Demonstrations, Operational Research Project, Krishi Vigyan Kendra program, and Lab to Land Project. Krishi Vigyan Kendras were established in 1974 as grassroots institutions for training farmers and disseminating agricultural technologies.
Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
Presentation by Guy Ilboudo, Abel Sènabgè Biguezoton, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé, Modou Moustapha Lo, Zoë Campbell and Michel Dione at the 6th Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Research and Expertise Networks (PPR-GREN) annual meeting, Bengaluru, India, 28–30 November 2023.
Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
Poster by Guy Ilboudo, Abel Sènabgè Biguezoton, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé, Modou Moustapha Lo, Zoë Campbell and Michel Dione presented at the 6th Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Research and Expertise Networks (PPR-GREN) annual meeting, Bengaluru, India, 29 November 2023.
A training, certification and marketing scheme for informal dairy vendors in ...ILRI
Presentation by Silvia Alonso, Jef L. Leroy, Emmanuel Muunda, Moira Donahue Angel, Emily Kilonzi, Giordano Palloni, Gideon Kiarie, Paula Dominguez-Salas and Delia Grace at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 16 October 2023.
Milk safety and child nutrition impacts of the MoreMilk training, certificati...ILRI
Poster by Silvia Alonso, Emmanuel Muunda, Moira Donahue Angel, Emily Kilonzi, Giordano Palloni, Gideon Kiarie, Paula Dominguez-Salas, Delia Grace and Jef L. Leroy presented at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 16 October 2023.
Preventing the next pandemic: a 12-slide primer on emerging zoonotic diseasesILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Preventing preventable diseases: a 12-slide primer on foodborne diseaseILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Preventing a post-antibiotic era: a 12-slide primer on antimicrobial resistanceILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
Food safety research in low- and middle-income countriesILRI
Presentation by Hung Nguyen-Viet at the first technical meeting to launch the Food Safety Working Group under the One Health Partnership framework, Hanoi, Vietnam, 28 September 2023
The Food Safety Working Group (FSWG) in Vietnam was created in 2015 at the request of the Deputy Prime Minister to address food safety issues in the country. It brings together government agencies, ministries, and development partners to facilitate joint policy dialogue and improve food safety. Over eight years of operations led by different organizations, the FSWG has contributed to various initiatives. However, it faces challenges of diminished government participation over time and dependence on active members. Going forward, it will strengthen its operations by integrating under Vietnam's One Health Partnership framework to better engage stakeholders and achieve policy impacts.
Reservoirs of pathogenic Leptospira species in UgandaILRI
Presentation by Lordrick Alinaitwe, Martin Wainaina, Salome Dürr, Clovice Kankya, Velma Kivali, James Bugeza, Martin Richter, Kristina Roesel, Annie Cook and Anne Mayer-Scholl at the University of Bern Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences Symposium, Bern, Switzerland, 29 June 2023.
Assessing meat microbiological safety and associated handling practices in bu...ILRI
Presentation by Patricia Koech, Winnie Ogutu, Linnet Ochieng, Delia Grace, George Gitao, Lily Bebora, Max Korir, Florence Mutua and Arshnee Moodley at the 8th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana, 26–29 September 2023.
Ecological factors associated with abundance and distribution of mosquito vec...ILRI
Poster by Max Korir, Joel Lutomiah and Bernard Bett presented the 8th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana, 26–29 September 2023.
Practices and drivers of antibiotic use in Kenyan smallholder dairy farmsILRI
Poster by Lydiah Kisoo, Dishon M. Muloi, Walter Oguta, Daisy Ronoh, Lynn Kirwa, James Akoko, Eric Fèvre, Arshnee Moodley and Lillian Wambua presented at Tropentag 2023, Berlin, Germany, 20–22 September 2023.
Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...University of Maribor
Slides from talk:
Aleš Zamuda: Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intelligent Systems.
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation
https://www.etran.rs/2024/en/home-english/
Describing and Interpreting an Immersive Learning Case with the Immersion Cub...Leonel Morgado
Current descriptions of immersive learning cases are often difficult or impossible to compare. This is due to a myriad of different options on what details to include, which aspects are relevant, and on the descriptive approaches employed. Also, these aspects often combine very specific details with more general guidelines or indicate intents and rationales without clarifying their implementation. In this paper we provide a method to describe immersive learning cases that is structured to enable comparisons, yet flexible enough to allow researchers and practitioners to decide which aspects to include. This method leverages a taxonomy that classifies educational aspects at three levels (uses, practices, and strategies) and then utilizes two frameworks, the Immersive Learning Brain and the Immersion Cube, to enable a structured description and interpretation of immersive learning cases. The method is then demonstrated on a published immersive learning case on training for wind turbine maintenance using virtual reality. Applying the method results in a structured artifact, the Immersive Learning Case Sheet, that tags the case with its proximal uses, practices, and strategies, and refines the free text case description to ensure that matching details are included. This contribution is thus a case description method in support of future comparative research of immersive learning cases. We then discuss how the resulting description and interpretation can be leveraged to change immersion learning cases, by enriching them (considering low-effort changes or additions) or innovating (exploring more challenging avenues of transformation). The method holds significant promise to support better-grounded research in immersive learning.
The use of Nauplii and metanauplii artemia in aquaculture (brine shrimp).pptxMAGOTI ERNEST
Although Artemia has been known to man for centuries, its use as a food for the culture of larval organisms apparently began only in the 1930s, when several investigators found that it made an excellent food for newly hatched fish larvae (Litvinenko et al., 2023). As aquaculture developed in the 1960s and ‘70s, the use of Artemia also became more widespread, due both to its convenience and to its nutritional value for larval organisms (Arenas-Pardo et al., 2024). The fact that Artemia dormant cysts can be stored for long periods in cans, and then used as an off-the-shelf food requiring only 24 h of incubation makes them the most convenient, least labor-intensive, live food available for aquaculture (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021). The nutritional value of Artemia, especially for marine organisms, is not constant, but varies both geographically and temporally. During the last decade, however, both the causes of Artemia nutritional variability and methods to improve poorquality Artemia have been identified (Loufi et al., 2024).
Brine shrimp (Artemia spp.) are used in marine aquaculture worldwide. Annually, more than 2,000 metric tons of dry cysts are used for cultivation of fish, crustacean, and shellfish larva. Brine shrimp are important to aquaculture because newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii (larvae) provide a food source for many fish fry (Mozanzadeh et al., 2021). Culture and harvesting of brine shrimp eggs represents another aspect of the aquaculture industry. Nauplii and metanauplii of Artemia, commonly known as brine shrimp, play a crucial role in aquaculture due to their nutritional value and suitability as live feed for many aquatic species, particularly in larval stages (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021).
Or: Beyond linear.
Abstract: Equivariant neural networks are neural networks that incorporate symmetries. The nonlinear activation functions in these networks result in interesting nonlinear equivariant maps between simple representations, and motivate the key player of this talk: piecewise linear representation theory.
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The technology uses reclaimed CO₂ as the dyeing medium in a closed loop process. When pressurized, CO₂ becomes supercritical (SC-CO₂). In this state CO₂ has a very high solvent power, allowing the dye to dissolve easily.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptxPRIYANKA PATEL
With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
The debris of the ‘last major merger’ is dynamically youngSérgio Sacani
The Milky Way’s (MW) inner stellar halo contains an [Fe/H]-rich component with highly eccentric orbits, often referred to as the
‘last major merger.’ Hypotheses for the origin of this component include Gaia-Sausage/Enceladus (GSE), where the progenitor
collided with the MW proto-disc 8–11 Gyr ago, and the Virgo Radial Merger (VRM), where the progenitor collided with the
MW disc within the last 3 Gyr. These two scenarios make different predictions about observable structure in local phase space,
because the morphology of debris depends on how long it has had to phase mix. The recently identified phase-space folds in Gaia
DR3 have positive caustic velocities, making them fundamentally different than the phase-mixed chevrons found in simulations
at late times. Roughly 20 per cent of the stars in the prograde local stellar halo are associated with the observed caustics. Based
on a simple phase-mixing model, the observed number of caustics are consistent with a merger that occurred 1–2 Gyr ago.
We also compare the observed phase-space distribution to FIRE-2 Latte simulations of GSE-like mergers, using a quantitative
measurement of phase mixing (2D causticality). The observed local phase-space distribution best matches the simulated data
1–2 Gyr after collision, and certainly not later than 3 Gyr. This is further evidence that the progenitor of the ‘last major merger’
did not collide with the MW proto-disc at early times, as is thought for the GSE, but instead collided with the MW disc within
the last few Gyr, consistent with the body of work surrounding the VRM.
Unlocking the mysteries of reproduction: Exploring fecundity and gonadosomati...AbdullaAlAsif1
The pygmy halfbeak Dermogenys colletei, is known for its viviparous nature, this presents an intriguing case of relatively low fecundity, raising questions about potential compensatory reproductive strategies employed by this species. Our study delves into the examination of fecundity and the Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) in the Pygmy Halfbeak, D. colletei (Meisner, 2001), an intriguing viviparous fish indigenous to Sarawak, Borneo. We hypothesize that the Pygmy halfbeak, D. colletei, may exhibit unique reproductive adaptations to offset its low fecundity, thus enhancing its survival and fitness. To address this, we conducted a comprehensive study utilizing 28 mature female specimens of D. colletei, carefully measuring fecundity and GSI to shed light on the reproductive adaptations of this species. Our findings reveal that D. colletei indeed exhibits low fecundity, with a mean of 16.76 ± 2.01, and a mean GSI of 12.83 ± 1.27, providing crucial insights into the reproductive mechanisms at play in this species. These results underscore the existence of unique reproductive strategies in D. colletei, enabling its adaptation and persistence in Borneo's diverse aquatic ecosystems, and call for further ecological research to elucidate these mechanisms. This study lends to a better understanding of viviparous fish in Borneo and contributes to the broader field of aquatic ecology, enhancing our knowledge of species adaptations to unique ecological challenges.
When I was asked to give a companion lecture in support of ‘The Philosophy of Science’ (https://shorturl.at/4pUXz) I decided not to walk through the detail of the many methodologies in order of use. Instead, I chose to employ a long standing, and ongoing, scientific development as an exemplar. And so, I chose the ever evolving story of Thermodynamics as a scientific investigation at its best.
Conducted over a period of >200 years, Thermodynamics R&D, and application, benefitted from the highest levels of professionalism, collaboration, and technical thoroughness. New layers of application, methodology, and practice were made possible by the progressive advance of technology. In turn, this has seen measurement and modelling accuracy continually improved at a micro and macro level.
Perhaps most importantly, Thermodynamics rapidly became a primary tool in the advance of applied science/engineering/technology, spanning micro-tech, to aerospace and cosmology. I can think of no better a story to illustrate the breadth of scientific methodologies and applications at their best.
1. African Chicken Genetic Gains
ACGG Ethiopia Overview
Solomon Abegaz, EIAR
ACGG Ethiopia Second National Innovation Platform
Meeting, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia, 22-23 March 2016
2. National program design
• The Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research coordinates the project
in collaboration with regional (sub-national) research institutes and
Urban agriculture office of Addis Ababa
• Five regions are selected for implementation of the project.
• A total of 22 districts
• 6 districts in Oromia, 5 districts in each of Amhara and SNNPR, 4
districts in Tigray and 2 districts in Peri-urban Addis Ababa
• 63 villages through out the country (three districts in Tigray have only
two villages while all other districts have three villages)
4. Ethiopian ACGG Structure
PI (C0-PI)
NPC
SNPC
Addis Ababa
Supervisors
1,2,2,2,1
Enumerators
3, 7,9,7, 4
Data collectors
6,15,18,15,9
Teams
SNPC
Amahara
SNPC
Oromia
SNPC
SNNPR
SNPC
Tigray
PIT
5. 2015 Activities and Achievements
• Site selection for implementation of the project
• MOU prepared and signed with the sub-nationals
• Ethiopian Innovation platform formed
• Ethiopia National Launch
• Recruitment and training of supervisors and enumerators
• Undertake baseline survey
• Identification of breed to be considered in the project
• Identifying infrastructure and procurement of equipments for
hatchery, on-station and on-farm test
• Capacity building: two short term higher level trainings
6. MOU signed with the regions
• Duties and responsibilities of parties
• Included activities to be accomplished
• The budget breakdown for the whole life of the project
• Reporting schedule for the whole life of the project
• Signed between the DG of EIAR and Director (Deputy) of
the regions
7. Ethiopian Innovation platform
• Conducted on the 3rd and 4th of August, 2015
• Attended by large number of stakeholders
• 36 men and 14 women attended
• 16 participants representing private sector
• Important activities have been identified as fast rolling actions in the
area of
• Policy review
• Poultry health
• Poultry feed
• Poultry marketing and consumption
• Gender (women and youth)
• Genotype identification
• Training and training material development
• Activities and Achievements
9. Achievements in the six months after IP
• Develop vaccines packages with small (50 and 100) doses
• Develop Vaccines for Marek’s disease (one strain) within the country
and test is under way; Development for other strains is also under
way
• Develop Guidelines for NCD, Marke’s and IBD (Gumboro)
• Policy reviews are drafted
• A manual on poultry disease has been drafted and under review
• A draft training manual on poultry production drafted, reviewed
once and under final review
Activities and Achievements
10. National Launch of the ACGG Project
• Attended by relevant officials
• The state Minster for livestock
• The head of veterinary service
• Deputy director of EIAR
• President of ESAP
• Directors/deputy directors of regional (sub-national) research
• Private sector
• Representatives of extension service at national and sub-national
levels
• Activities and Achievements
11. National Launch of the ACGG Project
Launched by the State Minister’s speech
• The poultry sector is well aligned to the Climate Resilient
Green Economy (CRGE) strategy of the country
• The ACGG will contribute to the achievement of the livestock
Master plan and the second growth and transformation plan
(GTP2) of the country.
• The project is in line with the government policies and
strategies
• The Ministry is committed to support the project deliver
expectations
• Monthly reporting session have been started with the state
minister
12. Recruitment and training of supervisors and enumerators
• 30 enumerators and 8 supervisors were recruited
• A ten-day training (from 31 August to 9 September)
conducted at Holleta Agricultural Research Center, EIAR
• 28 enumerators and 8 supervisors attended the training
• Training – face to face, Open data kit (ODK) use, role
play, field test in pair and individually
14. Identification of breed to be considered in the project
On farm and on-station
• Horro, Kuroiler, Koe-Koek, Sasso T44, Embrapa51
Embrapa 51 Kuroiler
• Koe Koek Sasso Horro
• Fayoumi (On-station)?
16. Capacity building
• Facilitation training for Co-PI, NC and SNC
• Advanced course
• Design and implementation of breeding programs for smallholder poultry
farmers
• Fundamentals of data analysis and mixed linear models in animal breeding
17. Timelines
Activity Start date End date Responsible
Conduct and finalize district level innovation platform
meetings
January 30, 2016 15 April, 2016 SNCs and Co-PI
Finalize preparation of facilities for on station test February 1, 2016 March 31, 2016 NPC, PI and CO-PI
Finalize identification of brooding facilities for on farm
test chicks in all the five SNZ and finalize contractual
agreements
February 8 , 2016 April 7, 2016 NPC, SNC, Co-PI
Finalize preparation of the hatchery facilities February 1, 2016 March 31, 2016 PIT, NPC
Make the necessary preparation (import permit,
vehicles, equipments) to receive and transport fertile
eggs to Debrezeit
February 1, 2016 March 31, 2016 NPC , PIT
Produce fertile eggs of Improved Horro February 15, 2016 April 30, 2016 PIT, NPC
Receive and hatch imported and improved Horro eggs February 25, 2016 April 31, 2016 PIT, NPC
Dispatch of chicks to SNZ March 16 , 2016 May 20, 2016 PIT, NPC and Co-PI
Recruitment and training of enumerators and
supervisors for on-farm
April 1, 2016 April 15, 2016 SNCs and Co-PI and
PI
Final recruitment of MSc and PhD students February 1, 2016 March 31, 2016 PI, Co-PI, NPC
18. Timelines contd..
Activity Satrt Date End date Responsible
Transfer of chicken from brooding site to
villages
June 1 , 2016 July 15, 2016 SNCs, PIT, NPC, Co-PI
Preliminary analysis of Baseline data April 1, 2016 April 15, 2016 ACGG-ILRI, Co-PI
Second innovation platform meeting March 22, 2016 March 23, 2016 PI, Co-PI, PICO-EA,
NPC, ACGG-ILRI, PIT
Transfer of chicken to DZ Poultry research farm
and Haramaya on-station site
April 20, 2016 May 15, 2016 NPC, PIT and Co-PI
Data collection on station April 16, 2016 September 31, 2017 NPC, PI and CO-PI
Data collection on farm June 1, 2016 November 30, 2017 NPC, SNC, Co-PI