This document discusses integrating nutrition and ecosystem services research through nutrition sensitive landscapes. It proposes looking at current ecosystems from the perspective of food provision and how agricultural practices impact ecosystem services. The goal is to optimize food/nutrition security, sustainable resource use, and biodiversity conservation for both human and environmental health. The approach aims to understand landscape contributions to nutrition, identify tradeoffs between agriculture, nutrition and the environment, and promote solutions that improve both. It outlines using household data on nutrient requirements, dietary diversity and intake in an integrated model to assess current diets, gaps, and tradeoffs to develop best scenarios.
Presentation from Ravi Prabhu, Director of the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), outlining the role of Agroforestry in strengthening food security. The presentation was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition, held at FAO in Rome on 18-19 September 2014.
Poster presented at the African Landscapes Dialogue in Addis Ababa, March 6-9, 2017, on the Enhancing Nutrition Stepping Up Resilience Enterprises (ENSURE) Project of Zimbabwe, a joint effort of CARE, WVI, SNV and SAFIRE. #LandscapesDialogue
Enhancing Water Productivity in Crop-Livestock Systems of SSA: Minimizing tr...ILRI
Presentation by Tilahun Amede, Katrein Descheemaeker, E. Mapedza et al (IWMI) to the CGIAR Systemwide Livestock Programme Livestock Policy Group Meeting, 1 December 2009
Relevance and functionality of semi-natural grasslands in Europe: status quo ...salvere
Semi-natural grasslands (SNG) in Europe provide agricultural, biodiversity, and ecosystem services but their extent and conservation status is uncertain due to inconsistent definitions. SNG can support livestock production through forage production and quality, though output varies depending on plant and livestock species. Lambs grazing different SNG habitats produced meat with varying fatty acid profiles and quality attributes. SNG deliver provisioning, supporting, regulating, and cultural ecosystem services including food, nutrient cycling, climate regulation, and recreation. Their future role will depend on challenges like climate change, food security, and rural land use policies that influence agricultural management and conservation of these multi-functional landscapes.
This document summarizes agricultural conservation planning efforts in the Beargrass Creek Watershed in Indiana. It discusses the extent of row crop agriculture in the watershed, involving over 14,000 acres and 50 primary operators. It outlines the watershed approach used, with stakeholders taking orders for different conservation practices. Next steps discussed include implementing two-stage ditches, denitrifying bioreactors, stream modifications, and restoring oxbows. Contact information is provided for the lead researchers.
Agriculture, Ecology and a New Path ForwardSteve Oberle
The document discusses agroecology and the need for more sustainable agricultural systems. It defines agroecology as the study of interactions between the natural environment and human agricultural activities. It notes that while agricultural productivity has increased since the 1950s due to external inputs, this has degraded natural resources like land and water. The document argues that agroecology provides an ecological basis for more sustainable farming and assessing agriculture's role in various environmental and social issues. It concludes that a transition is needed toward more diverse and management-intensive farming systems that rely less on specialized operations and more on on-farm resources.
Nutrition-sensitive Landscapes - Biodiversity as a win win in Barotse, ZambiaBioversity International
Presentation given by Bioversity International Scientists Gina Kennedy and Fabrice Declerck on how taking a nutrition-sensitive approach is creating a 'win win' in the Barotse Floodplain, Zambia by deploying biodiversity for both improved nutrition and for healthy agricultural ecosystems.
http://www.bioversityinternational.org/research-portfolio/diet-diversity/nutrition-sensitive-landscapes/
This work is carried out in partnership with the CGIAR Research Programs on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health and Aquatic Agricultural Systems, the Earth Institute, Colombia University and Wageningen University.
This document discusses integrating nutrition and ecosystem services research through nutrition sensitive landscapes. It proposes looking at current ecosystems from the perspective of food provision and how agricultural practices impact ecosystem services. The goal is to optimize food/nutrition security, sustainable resource use, and biodiversity conservation for both human and environmental health. The approach aims to understand landscape contributions to nutrition, identify tradeoffs between agriculture, nutrition and the environment, and promote solutions that improve both. It outlines using household data on nutrient requirements, dietary diversity and intake in an integrated model to assess current diets, gaps, and tradeoffs to develop best scenarios.
Presentation from Ravi Prabhu, Director of the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), outlining the role of Agroforestry in strengthening food security. The presentation was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition, held at FAO in Rome on 18-19 September 2014.
Poster presented at the African Landscapes Dialogue in Addis Ababa, March 6-9, 2017, on the Enhancing Nutrition Stepping Up Resilience Enterprises (ENSURE) Project of Zimbabwe, a joint effort of CARE, WVI, SNV and SAFIRE. #LandscapesDialogue
Enhancing Water Productivity in Crop-Livestock Systems of SSA: Minimizing tr...ILRI
Presentation by Tilahun Amede, Katrein Descheemaeker, E. Mapedza et al (IWMI) to the CGIAR Systemwide Livestock Programme Livestock Policy Group Meeting, 1 December 2009
Relevance and functionality of semi-natural grasslands in Europe: status quo ...salvere
Semi-natural grasslands (SNG) in Europe provide agricultural, biodiversity, and ecosystem services but their extent and conservation status is uncertain due to inconsistent definitions. SNG can support livestock production through forage production and quality, though output varies depending on plant and livestock species. Lambs grazing different SNG habitats produced meat with varying fatty acid profiles and quality attributes. SNG deliver provisioning, supporting, regulating, and cultural ecosystem services including food, nutrient cycling, climate regulation, and recreation. Their future role will depend on challenges like climate change, food security, and rural land use policies that influence agricultural management and conservation of these multi-functional landscapes.
This document summarizes agricultural conservation planning efforts in the Beargrass Creek Watershed in Indiana. It discusses the extent of row crop agriculture in the watershed, involving over 14,000 acres and 50 primary operators. It outlines the watershed approach used, with stakeholders taking orders for different conservation practices. Next steps discussed include implementing two-stage ditches, denitrifying bioreactors, stream modifications, and restoring oxbows. Contact information is provided for the lead researchers.
Agriculture, Ecology and a New Path ForwardSteve Oberle
The document discusses agroecology and the need for more sustainable agricultural systems. It defines agroecology as the study of interactions between the natural environment and human agricultural activities. It notes that while agricultural productivity has increased since the 1950s due to external inputs, this has degraded natural resources like land and water. The document argues that agroecology provides an ecological basis for more sustainable farming and assessing agriculture's role in various environmental and social issues. It concludes that a transition is needed toward more diverse and management-intensive farming systems that rely less on specialized operations and more on on-farm resources.
Nutrition-sensitive Landscapes - Biodiversity as a win win in Barotse, ZambiaBioversity International
Presentation given by Bioversity International Scientists Gina Kennedy and Fabrice Declerck on how taking a nutrition-sensitive approach is creating a 'win win' in the Barotse Floodplain, Zambia by deploying biodiversity for both improved nutrition and for healthy agricultural ecosystems.
http://www.bioversityinternational.org/research-portfolio/diet-diversity/nutrition-sensitive-landscapes/
This work is carried out in partnership with the CGIAR Research Programs on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health and Aquatic Agricultural Systems, the Earth Institute, Colombia University and Wageningen University.
Scaling models and approaches: Experience from the Africa RISING-NAFAKA Proje...africa-rising
This document summarizes the objectives and approaches of the Africa RISING-NAFAKA Project in Tanzania. The project aims to: 1) identify and promote improved, resilient varieties of staple crops; 2) disseminate best agronomic practices; 3) protect land and water resources; 4) introduce post-harvest technologies; and 5) build community capacities. It utilizes demonstration models, lead farmers, rural agro-dealers, field days and training to disseminate technologies for rice, maize, vegetables and post-harvest handling. The project partners with government institutions, NGOs, private sector and donors to leverage resources and deepen engagement with beneficiaries and local governments.
Africa RISING in the Ethiopian highlands: Some phase I achievementsafrica-rising
This document summarizes achievements from Phase I of the Africa RISING project in the Ethiopian highlands. It reports that the project achieved: (1) wheat yields up to 9.4 tons/hectare and faba bean yields up to 6 tons/hectare, (2) improved potato varieties with higher yields, earlier maturity, and blight tolerance, and (3) increased forage crop yields filling feed gaps for livestock. It also discusses improved water management, reduced soil loss, fine-tuned fertilizer recommendations, income diversification through fruit trees, capacity building activities, scaling of validated technologies, and partnerships involved in the project.
Reaching farmers with weed management technologies: Scaling approaches that workafrica-rising
The document discusses the Cassava Weed Management Project which aims to scale weed management technologies to farmers through various approaches. It seeks to reach 125,000 farmers through on-farm demonstrations conducted by extension agents and spray service providers. The project trains spray service providers who can each reach 50 farmers per season, allowing the project to potentially impact 50,000 farmers. It works with various partners and utilizes strategies such as social media, farmer field days, and partnerships with local governments to disseminate best practices for managing weeds, a major constraint to cassava productivity.
An introduction to Africa RISING phase 2 Program-wide approachesafrica-rising
This document discusses approaches for the second phase of the Africa RISING program to maximize synergies and impact across projects. It outlines plans to establish common indicator frameworks, typologies for tailoring research, program-wide analyses, communities of practice for experts, coordinated capacity development strategies, and improved communication to enhance scaling and knowledge sharing. The goal is to better harmonize approaches while allowing for regional differences through increased collaboration.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to promote legume value chains and to benef...africa-rising
Presented by Endalkachew Wolde-meskel, Tamiru Amanu, Birhan Abdulkadir and Edward Baars at the Africa RISING Science for Impact Workshop, Dar es Salaam, 17-19 January 2017
Mean water balance dynamics and smallholder management options for improved a...africa-rising
Poster prepared by F. Kizito, E. Salifu, W. Agyare and Cofie, O for the Africa RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 1-2 February 2017
Presented by A. Larbi, M. Bekunda, I. Hoeschle-Zeledon, K. Bekele, G. Fischer, P. Thorne, K. Mekonnen, C. Azzarri and J. Groot at the Africa RISING Humidtropics Systems Research Marketplace, Ibadan, Nigeria, 15-17 November 2016
Sustainable intensification tradeoff and synergiesafrica-rising
This document discusses sustainable intensification in African agriculture. It notes that increasing production sustainably involves complex tradeoffs across social, economic, environmental, and other domains. The document proposes a framework for assessing these tradeoffs using indicators at different scales. Key tradeoffs mentioned include balancing short-term production against long-term sustainability, and reconciling competing needs around issues like land and resource use between different groups. The framework is intended to help identify tradeoffs, evaluate technologies, and monitor community impacts over time to support more sustainable agricultural intensification in Africa.
Crop varieties research and implications on closing yield gaps and diversifyi...africa-rising
Presented by Kalpana Sharma, Frédéric Baudron, Yetsedaw Aynewa, Seid Ahmed Kemal, Asheber Kifle, Meresiet Hailu and Shawkat Begum at the Workshop and Exhibition on Promoting Productivity and Market Access Technologies and Approaches to Improve Farm Income and Livelihoods in Ethiopia: Lessons from Action Research Projects, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 8-9 December 2016
Three key points:
1. CIMMYT has been conducting research on conservation agriculture (CA) in East and Southern Africa since 2004, working in several countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
2. Long-term research trials show significantly higher maize yields under CA systems compared to conventional tillage, with yield increases maintained over 10+ years of research in Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique.
3. Over 80 publications between 2009-2014 have documented benefits of CA including increased yields, improved soil quality, and reduced risk of crop failure for smallholder farmers in Africa.
Food Security in the Asia Pacific: Can we have our fuel and eat it too? Presentation by Prof Robert J Henry, Director of the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation at the University of Queensland
Scaling models and approaches: Experience from the Africa RISING-NAFAKA Proje...africa-rising
This document summarizes the objectives and approaches of the Africa RISING-NAFAKA Project in Tanzania. The project aims to: 1) identify and promote improved, resilient varieties of staple crops; 2) disseminate best agronomic practices; 3) protect land and water resources; 4) introduce post-harvest technologies; and 5) build community capacities. It utilizes demonstration models, lead farmers, rural agro-dealers, field days and training to disseminate technologies for rice, maize, vegetables and post-harvest handling. The project partners with government institutions, NGOs, private sector and donors to leverage resources and deepen engagement with beneficiaries and local governments.
Africa RISING in the Ethiopian highlands: Some phase I achievementsafrica-rising
This document summarizes achievements from Phase I of the Africa RISING project in the Ethiopian highlands. It reports that the project achieved: (1) wheat yields up to 9.4 tons/hectare and faba bean yields up to 6 tons/hectare, (2) improved potato varieties with higher yields, earlier maturity, and blight tolerance, and (3) increased forage crop yields filling feed gaps for livestock. It also discusses improved water management, reduced soil loss, fine-tuned fertilizer recommendations, income diversification through fruit trees, capacity building activities, scaling of validated technologies, and partnerships involved in the project.
Reaching farmers with weed management technologies: Scaling approaches that workafrica-rising
The document discusses the Cassava Weed Management Project which aims to scale weed management technologies to farmers through various approaches. It seeks to reach 125,000 farmers through on-farm demonstrations conducted by extension agents and spray service providers. The project trains spray service providers who can each reach 50 farmers per season, allowing the project to potentially impact 50,000 farmers. It works with various partners and utilizes strategies such as social media, farmer field days, and partnerships with local governments to disseminate best practices for managing weeds, a major constraint to cassava productivity.
An introduction to Africa RISING phase 2 Program-wide approachesafrica-rising
This document discusses approaches for the second phase of the Africa RISING program to maximize synergies and impact across projects. It outlines plans to establish common indicator frameworks, typologies for tailoring research, program-wide analyses, communities of practice for experts, coordinated capacity development strategies, and improved communication to enhance scaling and knowledge sharing. The goal is to better harmonize approaches while allowing for regional differences through increased collaboration.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to promote legume value chains and to benef...africa-rising
Presented by Endalkachew Wolde-meskel, Tamiru Amanu, Birhan Abdulkadir and Edward Baars at the Africa RISING Science for Impact Workshop, Dar es Salaam, 17-19 January 2017
Mean water balance dynamics and smallholder management options for improved a...africa-rising
Poster prepared by F. Kizito, E. Salifu, W. Agyare and Cofie, O for the Africa RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 1-2 February 2017
Presented by A. Larbi, M. Bekunda, I. Hoeschle-Zeledon, K. Bekele, G. Fischer, P. Thorne, K. Mekonnen, C. Azzarri and J. Groot at the Africa RISING Humidtropics Systems Research Marketplace, Ibadan, Nigeria, 15-17 November 2016
Sustainable intensification tradeoff and synergiesafrica-rising
This document discusses sustainable intensification in African agriculture. It notes that increasing production sustainably involves complex tradeoffs across social, economic, environmental, and other domains. The document proposes a framework for assessing these tradeoffs using indicators at different scales. Key tradeoffs mentioned include balancing short-term production against long-term sustainability, and reconciling competing needs around issues like land and resource use between different groups. The framework is intended to help identify tradeoffs, evaluate technologies, and monitor community impacts over time to support more sustainable agricultural intensification in Africa.
Crop varieties research and implications on closing yield gaps and diversifyi...africa-rising
Presented by Kalpana Sharma, Frédéric Baudron, Yetsedaw Aynewa, Seid Ahmed Kemal, Asheber Kifle, Meresiet Hailu and Shawkat Begum at the Workshop and Exhibition on Promoting Productivity and Market Access Technologies and Approaches to Improve Farm Income and Livelihoods in Ethiopia: Lessons from Action Research Projects, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 8-9 December 2016
Three key points:
1. CIMMYT has been conducting research on conservation agriculture (CA) in East and Southern Africa since 2004, working in several countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
2. Long-term research trials show significantly higher maize yields under CA systems compared to conventional tillage, with yield increases maintained over 10+ years of research in Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique.
3. Over 80 publications between 2009-2014 have documented benefits of CA including increased yields, improved soil quality, and reduced risk of crop failure for smallholder farmers in Africa.
Food Security in the Asia Pacific: Can we have our fuel and eat it too? Presentation by Prof Robert J Henry, Director of the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation at the University of Queensland
Abiola samson fertilizer use efficiencySamsonAbiola1
Fertilizer Use Efficiency in Nigeria for Sustainable Agricultural Production discusses the importance of fertilizer for plant growth and development, and the need for sustainable agriculture. It defines fertilizer and the three main types - chemical, organic, and biofertilizers. The document advocates for the use of organic fertilizers like manure, green manure, and vermicompost in Nigeria to promote sustainable agriculture, economic growth, and environmental protection.
PRELIMINARY PAGE JOURNAL OF APPLIED AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH. Vol. 10. No 1, 2022 ARCN
This document provides information about the Journal of Applied Agricultural Research (JAAR), including its editorial board, advisory board, guidelines for manuscript submission, and table of contents for the current issue (Volume 10, Number 2, 2022).
Specifically, it lists the Editor-in-Chief, managing editor, associate editor, and advisory board members. It states that JAAR is published by the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria and aims to publish and disseminate results of agricultural research relevant to national development.
The summary also notes that the journal welcomes original research papers, reviews, and reports in various branches of agriculture related to development, food security, and technologies. It provides instructions for online manuscript submission and refers
Poster presentation by Catherine Mungai, Maggie Opondo, George Outa, Valerie Nelson, Mary Nyasimi and Philip Kimeli at the 14th Gender Summit - Africa, in Kigali
Agricultural Extension: Pathway to Empowerment and Food SecurityINGENAES
This document discusses integrating gender and nutrition within agricultural extension services. It outlines challenges such as biases towards staple crops, reaching women farmers, and integrating nutrition. The importance of addressing gender gaps is explained, as women farmers face disadvantages in access to resources and services. Gender-equitable extension is proposed to treat male and female farmers equally. Linking agriculture and nutrition is complex, as extension agents have limited nutrition knowledge and competing priorities, but entry points exist through promoting homestead food production and women's empowerment.
Elisabeth Simelton is a climate change scientist with over 35 peer-reviewed publications. She has a PhD in Geography from Goteborg University and currently works as a climate change scientist at the World Agroforestry Centre in Vietnam. Her research interests include the impacts of environmental change, climate change adaptation, land use, food security, and innovative farming systems.
This document lists 29 peer-reviewed publications by C.S. Dlamini spanning the areas of development finance, sustainable agriculture, forestry and natural resources management. The publications are journal articles and book chapters published between 1992 and 2016. They address topics such as enabling affordable housing, the impact of agricultural training programs, sustainable financing of protected areas, smallholder irrigation, non-timber forest products, invasive species management, and miombo woodlands. The document also lists three academic works by Dlamini: an MPhil dissertation on an EU forest governance scheme, an MDevF research report on protected area financing, and a PhD thesis on non-timber forest product policy.
Elizabeth Bryan is a Senior Research Analyst at IFPRI who conducts research on climate-smart agriculture, gender, and nutrition. She developed the Gender, Climate Change and Nutrition Integration (GCAN) framework to highlight relationships between climate change, gender, and nutrition. The framework aims to identify impact pathways and entry points for projects/policies by synthesizing evidence and assessing gaps. It illustrates how climate change differently impacts men and women based on factors like roles, assets, and decision-making power. This can then influence agriculture-nutrition pathways and overall household resilience in both positive and negative ways.
This document is a resume for Isaac K. Addai, who is a Senior Lecturer in Agronomy at the University for Development Studies in Ghana. The summary includes:
1) Isaac K. Addai has a Ph.D. in Plant Science from the University of Sussex in the UK and teaches courses in plant breeding, plant physiology, statistics, and experimental design at UDS.
2) His research focuses on induced mutations and phenotypic selection in crops like groundnuts, cowpeas, soybeans, millets, and sorghum to improve traits like yield in Northern Ghana.
3) He has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects related to crop breeding and physiology.
D'Imperio Massimiliano Ph.D_BIOFORTIFICATION PROCESS TO IMPROVE NUTRITIONAL Q...Massimiliano D'Imperio
BIOFORTIFICATION PROCESS TO IMPROVE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF LEAFY VEGETABLES.
Migliore tesi di dottorato di ricerca nel settore dell'ortoflorofrutticoltura (tra quelle discusse nel biennio 2016-2017)
poster12: What is a better impact message of bean researchin Africa: farm pro...CIAT
This document discusses the impacts of bean research in Africa conducted by CIAT-PABRA, focusing on whether increased farm productivity or land conservation makes a better message. The research found that higher-yielding climbing bean varieties led to increased crop harvests and maize yields, reducing the need to expand farms into forests. This land sparing effect benefits conservation. However, policies and alternative livelihoods are also needed to encourage forest protection as increased incomes could otherwise lead to more deforestation. The document argues that messaging the environmental benefits of productivity gains, like those from new climbing bean varieties, can engage conservation organizations in supporting agricultural research.
This document provides a list of 43 research publications by Prof. Dr. Naqib Ullah Khan from the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics at The University of Agriculture, Peshawar. The publications are in impact factor journals and cover topics related to cotton, wheat, maize, and other crops. Key details include the publication title, authors, journal name, year of publication, and impact factor. Prof. Khan's research focuses on genetic analysis, heterosis, yield traits, abiotic stress tolerance, and other areas of plant breeding and genetics.
The document announces a webinar series on sustainability with three upcoming webinars on different topics:
- April 22: Biodiversity as a basis for life (in German)
- April 26: How we can win the battle against overfishing (in English)
- April 29: Alumni will present their research projects (in German/English)
The document discusses trends in livestock feeding practices across different agro-ecological zones in Ethiopia. It shows that:
1. In pastoral areas, livestock diets previously consisted solely of grazing but now include some crop byproducts.
2. In agro-pastoral areas, there has been a marked decline in grazing and increase in use of crop residues and new feeds like agro-industrial byproducts.
3. The amount of crop residues allocated to livestock feeding versus soil improvement varies along a gradient of agricultural intensification. More crop residues are allocated to feeding and less to soil as land size and livestock pressure increase with intensification.
This document provides information about the 2014 New Mexico Organic Farming Conference, which will take place on February 14-15 at the Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North hotel. The conference will feature workshops on topics related to organic farming practices and challenges. Workshop sessions will be held on both days of the conference, and speakers will discuss issues such as student farming programs, composting, pest management, drought management, water harvesting, seed selection, and organic certification. The conference is organized by several New Mexico organizations focused on agriculture and aims to provide producers and researchers an opportunity to share experiences and expertise.
This document provides information about the 2014 New Mexico Organic Farming Conference, which will take place on February 14-15 at the Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North hotel. The conference will feature workshops on topics related to organic farming practices, challenges, and innovations. Workshop sessions will be held on both days of the conference, and will cover topics such as student farming programs, composting, pest management, drought management, water harvesting, seed selection, and the organic certification process. The keynote speaker will discuss climate change impacts and what the future may hold for farmers and ranchers in the Southwest. The conference is organized by several New Mexico organizations focused on agriculture and aims to provide producers and researchers an opportunity to
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Africa RISING project implementation and contribution in Ethiopia. Presented at Africa RISING close-out event.
24-25 January 2023
ILRI campus- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The document summarizes a field visit by Africa RISING CGIAR partners to sites in Ethiopia where they are implementing their new SI-MFS initiative. It describes some innovative farmers in the Lemo and Doyogena districts who have adopted integrated crop-livestock-NRM practices promoted by Africa RISING, including using protein-rich legume fodder trees, energy-rich grasses, and soil and water conservation practices. It also highlights the challenges of water shortage and disease, and the potential for the new SI-MFS initiative to build on the success stories and learning from Africa RISING farmers.
This document summarizes planned and ongoing agricultural research activities and studies in the Ethiopian highlands for 2022. It discusses field activities related to livestock feed and forage development as well as crop varietal selection. It also outlines planned, ongoing, and completed studies on topics like gender and scaling assessments. The document notes legacy products to be developed and capacity building efforts. It describes plans to broadcast livestock innovations through local radio and concludes with noting the planned closure of the Africa Research project in Ethiopia in early 2023.
Haimanot Seifu provided a communications update on the Africa RISING program in the Ethiopian Highlands. Key activities before the program ends this year include producing extension manuals, policy briefs, a special journal issue, and a photo book. Surveys are also ongoing regarding gender, monitoring impacts, spillover effects, and scaling. Africa RISING is partnering with AICCRA on workshops, surveys, training modules, and broadcasting feed and forage technologies on local radio stations. A new initiative called SI-MFS involving mixed farming systems in 6 countries was also launched in May to run initially for 3 years from 2022-2024. Support is needed from CKM for legacy products, facilitating
Technique de compostage des tiges de cotonnier au Mali-Sudafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Moumini Guindo, Bouba Traoré, Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu, and Alou Coulibaly for the 13th Symposium of the Malian Society of Applied Sciences (MSAS), 01 July – 05 August 2022.
Flux des nutriments (N, P, K) des resources organiques dans les exploitations...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Moumini Guindo, Bouba Traoré, Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu, and Alou Coulibaly for the 13th Symposium of the Malian Society of Applied Sciences (MSAS), 01 July 1 – 05 August 2022.
The Africa RISING project in Ethiopia's highlands had the goals of improving food security, gender equality, nutrition, income, and capacity building through sustainable intensification research from 2012-2022. It worked in four regions, implementing tested interventions like improved crops, fertilizers, and mechanization. Over 360,000 households directly benefited from validated technologies in phase two, while over 30,000 people participated in training. The project supported graduate students, published research, and faced challenges like COVID-19 and funding issues before planning its exit strategies.
Eliciting willingness to pay for quality maize and beans: Evidence from exper...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Julius Manda, Adane Tufa, Christopher Mutungi, Arega Alene, Victor Manyong and Tahirou Abdoulaye for the IITA Social Science Group Virtual Meeting, 7 December 2021.
The woman has no right to sell livestock: The role of gender norms in Norther...africa-rising
Presented by Kipo Jimah and Gundula Fischer (IITA) at the virtual conference on Cultivating Equality: Advancing Gender Research in Agriculture and Food Systems, 12-15 October 2021
This document summarizes two assessments conducted by Africa RISING on sustainable intensification and return on investment from 2011-2020. It finds that:
1) The total value of direct benefits to farmers was $74.6 million, while the total project cost was $15.9 million, resulting in a return on investment of 469%.
2) An assessment of progress towards sustainable intensification analyzed households by total production per hectare and compared indicators across five domains. It found that more intensified households showed improved scores in agricultural production, economics, environment, human welfare, and social indicators.
3) A focus on assessments at the woreda (district) level provided insights into differences between communities and guidance for
The document summarizes the results of a nutrition assessment study and lessons learned from it. The study aimed to identify how Africa RISING interventions contributed to household nutrition. It used a qualitative research approach with key informant interviews and focus group discussions in Ethiopia. The results showed that the interventions helped to produce and consume a more diverse and nutritious diet, generate income, and improve knowledge of food production and preparation. However, diet diversity remained low and certain nutrient-rich foods were still limited. Key lessons were that technical nutrition support needs frequent follow-ups, and engaging community leaders and husbands is important for influencing mothers' nutrition practices.
The document discusses plans for scaling assessment of Africa RISING interventions. It notes that Africa RISING's second phase focused on scaling approaches through recruiting scaling partners, training of trainers, multi-stakeholder meetings, and research backstopping. The assessment aims to document scaling practices, identify areas for increased support, and develop an exit strategy as the program period concludes. It will use ILRI's scaling framework over six months to provide a technical report and scientific paper.
This document summarizes a presentation on conducting on-farm trials at scale using crowdsourcing. It discusses the benefits and challenges of traditional on-farm trials, and proposes a solution using digital platforms and farmer participation. Farmers would receive random combinations of varieties to test on their own farms and provide rankings. Data would be collected and analyzed to provide feedback to farmers. The approach aims to increase representation while reducing costs compared to traditional on-farm trials. It outlines 10 steps for implementation, including defining varieties, designing projects, recruiting farmers, preparing packages, data collection, analysis and discussion.
Contribution of Africa RISING validated technologies, nutrition-education interventions to household nutrition and participatory nutrition-education need assessment with seasonal food availability in Amhara, Oromia and SNNP regions of Ethiopia
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
Assuming spherical symmetry and weak field, it is shown that if one solves the Poisson equation or the Einstein field
equations sourced by a topological defect, i.e. a singularity of a very specific form, the result is a localized gravitational
field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
spherical shell without any underlying mass. Moreover, a large-scale structure which exploits this solution by assembling
concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
light in the same manner as an equipotential (isothermal) sphere. Thus, the need for dark matter or modified gravity theory is
mitigated, at least in part.
Immersive Learning That Works: Research Grounding and Paths ForwardLeonel Morgado
We will metaverse into the essence of immersive learning, into its three dimensions and conceptual models. This approach encompasses elements from teaching methodologies to social involvement, through organizational concerns and technologies. Challenging the perception of learning as knowledge transfer, we introduce a 'Uses, Practices & Strategies' model operationalized by the 'Immersive Learning Brain' and ‘Immersion Cube’ frameworks. This approach offers a comprehensive guide through the intricacies of immersive educational experiences and spotlighting research frontiers, along the immersion dimensions of system, narrative, and agency. Our discourse extends to stakeholders beyond the academic sphere, addressing the interests of technologists, instructional designers, and policymakers. We span various contexts, from formal education to organizational transformation to the new horizon of an AI-pervasive society. This keynote aims to unite the iLRN community in a collaborative journey towards a future where immersive learning research and practice coalesce, paving the way for innovative educational research and practice landscapes.
ESA/ACT Science Coffee: Diego Blas - Gravitational wave detection with orbita...Advanced-Concepts-Team
Presentation in the Science Coffee of the Advanced Concepts Team of the European Space Agency on the 07.06.2024.
Speaker: Diego Blas (IFAE/ICREA)
Title: Gravitational wave detection with orbital motion of Moon and artificial
Abstract:
In this talk I will describe some recent ideas to find gravitational waves from supermassive black holes or of primordial origin by studying their secular effect on the orbital motion of the Moon or satellites that are laser ranged.
Travis Hills of MN is Making Clean Water Accessible to All Through High Flux ...Travis Hills MN
By harnessing the power of High Flux Vacuum Membrane Distillation, Travis Hills from MN envisions a future where clean and safe drinking water is accessible to all, regardless of geographical location or economic status.
CLASS 12th CHEMISTRY SOLID STATE ppt (Animated)eitps1506
Description:
Dive into the fascinating realm of solid-state physics with our meticulously crafted online PowerPoint presentation. This immersive educational resource offers a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental concepts, theories, and applications within the realm of solid-state physics.
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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.
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Targeting Hsp90 and its pathogen Orthologs with Tethered Inhibitors as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategy for cancer and infectious diseases with Dr. Timothy Haystead.
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Ozturkcan, S., Berndt, A., & Angelakis, A. (2024). Mending clothing to support sustainable fashion. Presented at the 31st Annual Conference by the Consortium for International Marketing Research (CIMaR), 10-13 Jun 2024, University of Gävle, Sweden.
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Africa RISING Phase II in a nutshell
1. Africa RISING in East and
Southern Africa: Some phase I
achievements
Mateete Bekunda
Africa RISING Science for Impact Workshop
Dar es Salaam, 17-19 Jan 2017
3. Inputs:
• Resources from the donor – Phase II
• Resource persons – research partnership
Activities:
• Baselines
• Integrated
research to
meet SI
requirements
leading to
OUTPUTS
4. Africa RISING ESA Baseline Publications
Kihara, J., Tamene, L.D., Massawe, P. & Bekunda, M. (2015). Agronomic survey to assess crop yield, controlling factors and management
implications: a case-study of Babati in northern Tanzania. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystem, 102: 5-16.
Abass, B.A., Ndunguru, G., Mamiro, P., Mlingi, N.A., & Bekunda, M. (2014). Post-harvest food losses in a maize-based farming system of
semi-arid savannah area of Tanzania. Journal of Stored Products Research, 57:49-55.
Ortega, D.L., Waldman, K.B., Richardson, R.B., Clay, D.C. and Snapp, S. (2016). Sustainable intensification and farmer preferences for
crop system attributes: Evidence from Malawi’s central and southern regions. World Development, 87:139–151.
Hockett, M. and Richardson, R.B. (2016). Examining the drivers of agricultural experimentation among smallholder farmers in Malawi.
Experimental Agriculture. In press.
Snapp, S., Kerr, R.B., Smith, A., Ollenburger, M.H., Mhango, W., Shumba, L., Gondwe, T. & Kanyama-Phiri, G.Y. (2013). Modeling and
participatory farmer-led approaches to food security in a changing world: A case study from Malawi. Sécheresse, 24:350–358.
Nassoro, Z., Rubanza, C.D.K. and Kimaro, A. (2015). Evaluation of nutritive value of browse tree fodder species in semi-arid districts of
Tanzania. Agriculture and Environment, 13:113-120.
Tamene, L., Mponela, P., Ndengu, G., & Kihara, J. (2016). Assessment of maize yield gap and major determinant factors between
smallholder farmers in the Dedza district of Malawi. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 105: 291-308
Smith, A., Snapp, S., Chikowo, R., Thorne, P.,Bekunda, M. & Glover, J. (2016). Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder
agroecosystems: a review. Global Food Security. Global Food Security, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2016.11.002,1-12
Haile, B., Azzarri, C., Roberts, C. and Spielman, D. J. (2016), Targeting, bias, and expected impact of complex innovations on developing-
country agriculture: evidence from Malawi. Agricultural Economics. doi:10.1111/agec.12336
5. Africa RISING ESA Innovations Publications:
Snapp, S. & Fisher, M. (2015). Filling the maize basket supports crop diversity and quality of
household diet in Malawi. Food Security, 7:83-96.
Chikowo, R., Zingore, S., Nyamangara, J., Bekunda, M., Messina, J., & Snapp, S. (2015).
Approaches to reinforce crop productivity under water-limited conditions in sub-humid
environments In: Sustainable intensification to advance food security and enhance climate
resilience in Africa.(Lal, R., Mwasse, D, Hansen, D., Eds. Springer. pp235-254
Smith, A., Snapp, S., Dimes, J., Gwenambira, C. and Chikowo, R. (2016). Doubled-up legume
rotations improve soil fertility and maintain productivity under variable conditions in maize-
based cropping systems in Malawi. Agricultural Systems, 145:139–149.
Kizito, F., Lukuyu, B., Sikumba, G., Kihara, J., Bekunda, M., Nganga, K.W., Kimaro, A., Sseguya,
H., Jumbo, B., & Okori,P. (2016). The role of forages in sustainable intensification of crop-
livestock agro-ecosystems in the face of climate change: The case for landscapes in Babati,
Northern Tanzania In: Climate change and multi-dimensional sustainability in African
agriculture: Climate change and sustainability in agriculture. Lal R., Kraybill, D., Hanses, O.D.,
Singh, R.B, Mosogoya, T., Eik, O.L, Eds. Springer. pp411-430
6. Miracles have started happening
Africa RISING posters on scaling techniques win top honours
7. 5 PhD (1 graduated)
24 MSc (6 graduated)
Capacity building (graduate)
Communication
How can we blow our trumpets better?
8. Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation
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Editor's Notes
Regis has photos of flooded maize fields from two years ago from Mali, Patrick also has some from K/K