Presented by Sammy Aggrey, University of Georgia, at the Workshop on Animal Genetic Research for Africa (Biosciences for Farming in Africa), Nairobi, 10-11 September 2015
This document summarizes research conducted on developing new sweet potato varieties suited for high altitude areas in Kenya. Through farmer participatory breeding, five new varieties (Kenspot-1 to Kenspot-5) were developed that perform well across test sites between 1700-2300 masl, with moderate virus resistance and yields of 10-27 tons/ha. The varieties have desirable traits like high dry matter, beta-carotene levels and nutritional quality. They provide food security and health benefits to smallholder farmers in high altitude regions. The new varieties have been rapidly multiplied and disseminated to seven counties in Kenya.
Presentation during the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Seminar Series on September 26, 2019, at RDMIC Bldg., cor. Visayas Ave., Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City
Guinea race sorghum hybrids new prospects for west africaICRISAT
How would you go about improving the productivity of sorghum in West Africa so as to improve food security and increase farmer’s incomes, and do so by building on several thousand years of farmers’ selection for adaptation and quality of grain? This question was put to researchers from ICRISAT, the Malian Institut d’Economie Rurale (IER), and the Institut National de l’Environnement et des Recherches Agricoles (INERA), Burkina Faso back in the year 1999.
This document discusses IITA's yam germplasm collection and conservation efforts. It notes that IITA's yam collection contains over 3,800 accessions originating from West and Central African countries. The collection is conserved using both in vitro and on-farm methods. Characterization of the collection involves morphological and genetic analysis to understand diversity. The collection is available for research and breeding through IITA's genebank system with the goal of supporting increased yam production and food security in Africa.
4th march ,2014 daily global rice e newsletter by riceplus magazineRiceplus Magazine
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The Canadian pork industry has its origins in small farms that raised pigs for meat and fat. Today, pig farming is a major agricultural industry in Canada. Most commercial pig production takes place in controlled indoor environments on large farms housing hundreds of pigs. Technology is widely used to monitor and care for pigs, ensuring optimal growth and health. While highly productive, some environmental and public health concerns surround large-scale pig production. The pork sector remains a key economic driver, generating billions annually and supporting rural jobs and communities across Canada.
This document summarizes research conducted on developing new sweet potato varieties suited for high altitude areas in Kenya. Through farmer participatory breeding, five new varieties (Kenspot-1 to Kenspot-5) were developed that perform well across test sites between 1700-2300 masl, with moderate virus resistance and yields of 10-27 tons/ha. The varieties have desirable traits like high dry matter, beta-carotene levels and nutritional quality. They provide food security and health benefits to smallholder farmers in high altitude regions. The new varieties have been rapidly multiplied and disseminated to seven counties in Kenya.
Presentation during the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Seminar Series on September 26, 2019, at RDMIC Bldg., cor. Visayas Ave., Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City
Guinea race sorghum hybrids new prospects for west africaICRISAT
How would you go about improving the productivity of sorghum in West Africa so as to improve food security and increase farmer’s incomes, and do so by building on several thousand years of farmers’ selection for adaptation and quality of grain? This question was put to researchers from ICRISAT, the Malian Institut d’Economie Rurale (IER), and the Institut National de l’Environnement et des Recherches Agricoles (INERA), Burkina Faso back in the year 1999.
This document discusses IITA's yam germplasm collection and conservation efforts. It notes that IITA's yam collection contains over 3,800 accessions originating from West and Central African countries. The collection is conserved using both in vitro and on-farm methods. Characterization of the collection involves morphological and genetic analysis to understand diversity. The collection is available for research and breeding through IITA's genebank system with the goal of supporting increased yam production and food security in Africa.
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The Canadian pork industry has its origins in small farms that raised pigs for meat and fat. Today, pig farming is a major agricultural industry in Canada. Most commercial pig production takes place in controlled indoor environments on large farms housing hundreds of pigs. Technology is widely used to monitor and care for pigs, ensuring optimal growth and health. While highly productive, some environmental and public health concerns surround large-scale pig production. The pork sector remains a key economic driver, generating billions annually and supporting rural jobs and communities across Canada.
Biofortification Provitamin A Maize in ZambiaWorldFish
Biofortified orange-fleshed sweet potato was disseminated in Mozambique and Uganda from 2006 to 2009 through the HarvestPlus Reaching End Users project. The project successfully promoted adoption of orange-fleshed sweet potato, with 77% of households in Mozambique and 65% in Uganda adopting the crop. The intervention led to significant increases in vitamin A intake among children and women, due to increased consumption of the biofortified sweet potato.
International Seaweed Symposium: Genetic diversity is being lost at a fast paceSara Barrento
Genetic diversity is being lost at a fast pace — seaweeds are no exception. The giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, forms vast underwater forests in both hemispheres and is a key species for ecosystem functioning. But this species is also a commodity product. M. pyrifera is harvested for its chemical compounds (e.g. alginates) and for feedstock (e.g. abalone). In the past 5 years, some companies tried newfarming techniques to boost biomass production for biofuel conversion. But the lack of sustainable management can lead to genetic erosion and deg- radation of livelihoods. In this talk Dr Sara Barrento discusses a possible solution.
The document summarizes a seminar on the role of genetic engineering in crop biofortification. It discusses methods of biofortification including genetic and agronomic approaches. A key example provided is the development of "Golden Rice" through genetic engineering by introducing genes that complete the biosynthesis pathway for beta-carotene, a precursor for vitamin A production. The document also discusses enhancing vitamin E in maize through overexpressing a gene involved in tocotrienol biosynthesis, resulting in large increases in vitamin E content.
Asia Maize Youth Innovators Award Vignesh MuthusamyCIMMYT
This document summarizes the development of provitamin-A rich maize hybrids in India. It discusses how the Indian Agricultural Research Institute obtained provitamin-A enriched inbred lines from CIMMYT-HarvestPlus in 2010 and used these in a molecular breeding program. By 2013, they had introgressed the provitamin-A trait into several hybrids. The highest provitamin-A hybrid, named 'Pusa Vivek QPM9 Improved', was released nationally in 2017. It contains over 8 micrograms of provitamin-A per gram. Studies found it can provide over half of an adult's recommended daily intake of provitamin-A when consumed. Efforts continue
Over 70% of draught animals were lost in areas affected by Cyclone Nargis, putting many families at risk of food insecurity and lower crop yields. With funding from PricewaterhouseCoopers through FAO, the project will donate 353 pairs of buffaloes or cattle to directly assist 353 families and allow 2,471 additional families to borrow animals. This will allow over 2,824 families to immediately resume food production and livelihoods through the provision of livestock and the preparation of 350-450 hectares of land for planting. Technical guidance was also provided to farmers on animal husbandry and cultivation.
The annual interdisciplinary conference on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management and rural development (TROPENTAG) Session Parallel oral thematic presentation
Genetic improvement of pearl millet for improved human nutrition in West and ...ICRISAT
Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly lack of vitamin A, iron and iodine, affect mainly women and children and contribute to some of the highest rates of child mortality in the world. Pearl millet grain is rich in Fe and Zn micronutrients compare to all other cereals. It comprises more that 60% of the dietary food of the west African population. Improving the pearl millet with increased Fe nd Zn density in grains through bio fortification will help to contribute in reduction of malnutrition problems associated these micro nutrient induced deficiencies in children below 5 years and pregnant women's to overcome iron induced anaemia.
This document summarizes a study on the status and benefits of feeding Azolla, a nutrient-rich floating fern, to livestock in Sitapur District, Uttar Pradesh, India. The study found that feeding Azolla to milking cattle increased their milk production. Cross-bred cattle fed an average of 1.03 kg of Azolla per day saw their milk production increase by 0.556 liters (9.8% increase). Non-descript cattle fed 0.867 kg of Azolla daily had their milk increase by 0.326 liters (13.08% increase). Farmers were able to increase their income through this low-cost supplemental feeding practice. The initial cost of establishing an Azolla pit was
This document summarizes a project on smallholder pig value chains in Uganda. It discusses:
1) The growth of the pig farming industry in Uganda in recent decades, as well as the large informal backyard sector and small formal sector.
2) Challenges smallholder pig farmers face at the farm and market levels, including issues with nutrition/feed, health, breeding, husbandry, access to information, and infrastructure.
3) The project's goals to improve livelihoods and incomes of smallholder pig farmers through increased productivity, reduced risk, and better market access. It aims to transform subsistence pig farming into a viable business.
4) Key factors in the pig feed supply chain in
This document provides an overview of the AIP-Maize annual progress review in Pakistan. It summarizes the rationale for AIP-Maize projects to develop climate resilient, biofortified, and stress tolerant maize varieties. It outlines key challenges for maize production in Pakistan. It also describes achievements so far, including variety testing, training programs, and preliminary results from trials of new varieties. Upcoming activities are noted, such as variety allocation, seed distribution, and subgrants to partners to further maize research goals.
ICRISAT Research Program West and Central Africa 2016 Highlights- Nutritious...ICRISAT
Biofortified pearl millet varieties are ready to combat the iron deficiency-induced anemia in nearly half of African women and two-thirds of under-fives.Three pearl millet varieties with
moderately high-Fe content (up to 50 ppm) of have been identified for seed multiplication by NARS (National Agricultural Research System) partners in Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso,
Ghana and Senegal.
Little millet that are big on nutrition and yield identified at ICRISATICRISAT
Researchers at ICRISAT identified 10 accessions of little millet with promising seed weight, 15 with high grain yield potential, and 15 with high biomass yield potential from analyzing 200 landraces conserved in ICRISAT's Genebank. These landraces hold nutritional value and yield benefits that can improve food systems in drylands facing climate change. Little millet is grown on 0.26 million hectares in India and can be consumed in various forms like rice, providing nutrients like iron, zinc, and protein that contribute to daily recommended allowances.
Tawanda Muzhingi presents an overview of Flagship Project 4 'Nutritious food and added value' of the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB), during the 18th Triennial Symposium of the International Society of Tropical Roots Crops (ISTRC) in October 2018.
ICRISAT Governing Board 2019 PC meeting: Multifactorial enhancement of sorghu...ICRISAT
This document proposes a holistic approach to collectively improve sorghum grain and biomass for human and livestock health and nutrition. It aims to develop "multifactorial enhancement of whole-grain nutrients" in sorghum by increasing the aleurone layer, which contains most nutrients, using advanced breeding technologies. It also aims to develop "energy dense biomass" in sorghum by increasing storage lipids like triglycerides to improve the feed value of sorghum forage. This is expected to generate novel sorghum varieties with nutrient-rich grains that address malnutrition and high-quality specialty forage to benefit mixed farming systems and livestock nutrition.
Application of biotechnologies in improving the quality of rice and wheatExternalEvents
Application of biotechnologies in improving the quality of rice and wheat presentation by Melissa Fitzgerald, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
Conservation of genetic resources of sheep and goatsPreethi Sundar
This document discusses the conservation of genetic resources of sheep and goat breeds in Rajasthan, India. It identifies several unique and vulnerable sheep and goat breeds native to the region, including the Chokla, Magra, Marwari, and Jaisalmeri breeds. The populations of these breeds are declining due to crossbreeding, shrinking rangelands, and changes to farming systems. To conserve the remaining genetic diversity, the document recommends both in situ conservation methods like breeding farms, and ex situ methods like cryogenic preservation of genetic material. Immediate surveys are needed to assess the status of vulnerable breeds and establish appropriate conservation breeding programs.
Safflower as an oilseed crop and its breedingNouman Bilal
Safflower is an oil seed crop, and its breeding method and breeding objective have been discussed in this ppt and the current scenario of its production in Pakistan and verities developed by Pakistan also discussed.
This document summarizes a study on introducing Kuroiler chickens to rural households in Uganda to improve nutrition and incomes. A pilot trial found that under village scavenging conditions, Kuroiler chickens outperformed indigenous chickens, with higher growth rates, meat yields, and egg production. Farmers also preferred the taste and size of Kuroiler eggs and meat. Based on these results, a sponsored Kuroiler project aims to distribute the chickens to 100,000 rural families in Uganda to help reduce poverty and malnutrition through increased poultry production. The project estimates that Kuroiler flocks could generate substantially higher incomes than indigenous flocks from additional meat, eggs and spent hens sold.
PROJECT PROPSAL ON CHICKPEA SEED PRODUCTIO TECHNOLOGY594.pptxAnirudhTV
This document provides an overview of chickpea seed production technology. It discusses the introduction, origin, classification, nutritional benefits, climate requirements, and growth stages of chickpea. It also describes India's seed certification system and the classes of seeds - nucleus, breeder, foundation, and certified. The procedure for seed certification involves application, field inspection, post-harvest inspection, seed testing, and certification.
Biofortification Provitamin A Maize in ZambiaWorldFish
Biofortified orange-fleshed sweet potato was disseminated in Mozambique and Uganda from 2006 to 2009 through the HarvestPlus Reaching End Users project. The project successfully promoted adoption of orange-fleshed sweet potato, with 77% of households in Mozambique and 65% in Uganda adopting the crop. The intervention led to significant increases in vitamin A intake among children and women, due to increased consumption of the biofortified sweet potato.
International Seaweed Symposium: Genetic diversity is being lost at a fast paceSara Barrento
Genetic diversity is being lost at a fast pace — seaweeds are no exception. The giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, forms vast underwater forests in both hemispheres and is a key species for ecosystem functioning. But this species is also a commodity product. M. pyrifera is harvested for its chemical compounds (e.g. alginates) and for feedstock (e.g. abalone). In the past 5 years, some companies tried newfarming techniques to boost biomass production for biofuel conversion. But the lack of sustainable management can lead to genetic erosion and deg- radation of livelihoods. In this talk Dr Sara Barrento discusses a possible solution.
The document summarizes a seminar on the role of genetic engineering in crop biofortification. It discusses methods of biofortification including genetic and agronomic approaches. A key example provided is the development of "Golden Rice" through genetic engineering by introducing genes that complete the biosynthesis pathway for beta-carotene, a precursor for vitamin A production. The document also discusses enhancing vitamin E in maize through overexpressing a gene involved in tocotrienol biosynthesis, resulting in large increases in vitamin E content.
Asia Maize Youth Innovators Award Vignesh MuthusamyCIMMYT
This document summarizes the development of provitamin-A rich maize hybrids in India. It discusses how the Indian Agricultural Research Institute obtained provitamin-A enriched inbred lines from CIMMYT-HarvestPlus in 2010 and used these in a molecular breeding program. By 2013, they had introgressed the provitamin-A trait into several hybrids. The highest provitamin-A hybrid, named 'Pusa Vivek QPM9 Improved', was released nationally in 2017. It contains over 8 micrograms of provitamin-A per gram. Studies found it can provide over half of an adult's recommended daily intake of provitamin-A when consumed. Efforts continue
Over 70% of draught animals were lost in areas affected by Cyclone Nargis, putting many families at risk of food insecurity and lower crop yields. With funding from PricewaterhouseCoopers through FAO, the project will donate 353 pairs of buffaloes or cattle to directly assist 353 families and allow 2,471 additional families to borrow animals. This will allow over 2,824 families to immediately resume food production and livelihoods through the provision of livestock and the preparation of 350-450 hectares of land for planting. Technical guidance was also provided to farmers on animal husbandry and cultivation.
The annual interdisciplinary conference on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management and rural development (TROPENTAG) Session Parallel oral thematic presentation
Genetic improvement of pearl millet for improved human nutrition in West and ...ICRISAT
Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly lack of vitamin A, iron and iodine, affect mainly women and children and contribute to some of the highest rates of child mortality in the world. Pearl millet grain is rich in Fe and Zn micronutrients compare to all other cereals. It comprises more that 60% of the dietary food of the west African population. Improving the pearl millet with increased Fe nd Zn density in grains through bio fortification will help to contribute in reduction of malnutrition problems associated these micro nutrient induced deficiencies in children below 5 years and pregnant women's to overcome iron induced anaemia.
This document summarizes a study on the status and benefits of feeding Azolla, a nutrient-rich floating fern, to livestock in Sitapur District, Uttar Pradesh, India. The study found that feeding Azolla to milking cattle increased their milk production. Cross-bred cattle fed an average of 1.03 kg of Azolla per day saw their milk production increase by 0.556 liters (9.8% increase). Non-descript cattle fed 0.867 kg of Azolla daily had their milk increase by 0.326 liters (13.08% increase). Farmers were able to increase their income through this low-cost supplemental feeding practice. The initial cost of establishing an Azolla pit was
This document summarizes a project on smallholder pig value chains in Uganda. It discusses:
1) The growth of the pig farming industry in Uganda in recent decades, as well as the large informal backyard sector and small formal sector.
2) Challenges smallholder pig farmers face at the farm and market levels, including issues with nutrition/feed, health, breeding, husbandry, access to information, and infrastructure.
3) The project's goals to improve livelihoods and incomes of smallholder pig farmers through increased productivity, reduced risk, and better market access. It aims to transform subsistence pig farming into a viable business.
4) Key factors in the pig feed supply chain in
This document provides an overview of the AIP-Maize annual progress review in Pakistan. It summarizes the rationale for AIP-Maize projects to develop climate resilient, biofortified, and stress tolerant maize varieties. It outlines key challenges for maize production in Pakistan. It also describes achievements so far, including variety testing, training programs, and preliminary results from trials of new varieties. Upcoming activities are noted, such as variety allocation, seed distribution, and subgrants to partners to further maize research goals.
ICRISAT Research Program West and Central Africa 2016 Highlights- Nutritious...ICRISAT
Biofortified pearl millet varieties are ready to combat the iron deficiency-induced anemia in nearly half of African women and two-thirds of under-fives.Three pearl millet varieties with
moderately high-Fe content (up to 50 ppm) of have been identified for seed multiplication by NARS (National Agricultural Research System) partners in Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso,
Ghana and Senegal.
Little millet that are big on nutrition and yield identified at ICRISATICRISAT
Researchers at ICRISAT identified 10 accessions of little millet with promising seed weight, 15 with high grain yield potential, and 15 with high biomass yield potential from analyzing 200 landraces conserved in ICRISAT's Genebank. These landraces hold nutritional value and yield benefits that can improve food systems in drylands facing climate change. Little millet is grown on 0.26 million hectares in India and can be consumed in various forms like rice, providing nutrients like iron, zinc, and protein that contribute to daily recommended allowances.
Tawanda Muzhingi presents an overview of Flagship Project 4 'Nutritious food and added value' of the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB), during the 18th Triennial Symposium of the International Society of Tropical Roots Crops (ISTRC) in October 2018.
ICRISAT Governing Board 2019 PC meeting: Multifactorial enhancement of sorghu...ICRISAT
This document proposes a holistic approach to collectively improve sorghum grain and biomass for human and livestock health and nutrition. It aims to develop "multifactorial enhancement of whole-grain nutrients" in sorghum by increasing the aleurone layer, which contains most nutrients, using advanced breeding technologies. It also aims to develop "energy dense biomass" in sorghum by increasing storage lipids like triglycerides to improve the feed value of sorghum forage. This is expected to generate novel sorghum varieties with nutrient-rich grains that address malnutrition and high-quality specialty forage to benefit mixed farming systems and livestock nutrition.
Application of biotechnologies in improving the quality of rice and wheatExternalEvents
Application of biotechnologies in improving the quality of rice and wheat presentation by Melissa Fitzgerald, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
Conservation of genetic resources of sheep and goatsPreethi Sundar
This document discusses the conservation of genetic resources of sheep and goat breeds in Rajasthan, India. It identifies several unique and vulnerable sheep and goat breeds native to the region, including the Chokla, Magra, Marwari, and Jaisalmeri breeds. The populations of these breeds are declining due to crossbreeding, shrinking rangelands, and changes to farming systems. To conserve the remaining genetic diversity, the document recommends both in situ conservation methods like breeding farms, and ex situ methods like cryogenic preservation of genetic material. Immediate surveys are needed to assess the status of vulnerable breeds and establish appropriate conservation breeding programs.
Safflower as an oilseed crop and its breedingNouman Bilal
Safflower is an oil seed crop, and its breeding method and breeding objective have been discussed in this ppt and the current scenario of its production in Pakistan and verities developed by Pakistan also discussed.
This document summarizes a study on introducing Kuroiler chickens to rural households in Uganda to improve nutrition and incomes. A pilot trial found that under village scavenging conditions, Kuroiler chickens outperformed indigenous chickens, with higher growth rates, meat yields, and egg production. Farmers also preferred the taste and size of Kuroiler eggs and meat. Based on these results, a sponsored Kuroiler project aims to distribute the chickens to 100,000 rural families in Uganda to help reduce poverty and malnutrition through increased poultry production. The project estimates that Kuroiler flocks could generate substantially higher incomes than indigenous flocks from additional meat, eggs and spent hens sold.
PROJECT PROPSAL ON CHICKPEA SEED PRODUCTIO TECHNOLOGY594.pptxAnirudhTV
This document provides an overview of chickpea seed production technology. It discusses the introduction, origin, classification, nutritional benefits, climate requirements, and growth stages of chickpea. It also describes India's seed certification system and the classes of seeds - nucleus, breeder, foundation, and certified. The procedure for seed certification involves application, field inspection, post-harvest inspection, seed testing, and certification.
Innovative use of conventional and new technologies to unravel breed options ...ILRI
Presented by J.M.K. Ojango, R. Mrode and A.M. Okeyo at the 1st World Congress on Innovations for Livestock Development: Fostering Innovations for the Livestock Industry, Nakuru, Kenya, 26–30 June 2016
The status of sow welfare in selected districts of UgandaILRI
Poster by Michel Dione, Peter Oba, Zachary Nsadha, Asmare Kassahun, Theodore Knight-Jones and Rebecca Doyle presented at the 16th International Symposium of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Halifax, Canada, 7–12 August 2022.
The document summarizes the development of indigenous chicken breeds in Nigeria from the PEARL project to the current ACGG program. It discusses (1) how previous research established the potential of indigenous breeds, (2) the development and characterization of improved indigenous breeds through the FUNAAB breeding program, and (3) plans to implement large-scale on-station and on-farm testing of top breeds through the new ACGG program to support rural farmers.
Backyard poultry production is important in densely populated developing countries like Kerala, where indigenous breeds are hardier and require lower resources than intensive farms. Keeping desi chickens provides nutritional security and income to many rural households. However, backyard farming faces challenges like decreased space and natural feed. Strategies to improve it include upgrading breeds while avoiding inbreeding, providing housing and balanced diets, disease prevention, and training farmers. The document advocates for projects to conserve desi breeds and develop new varieties suitable for backyard rearing based on traits beyond just egg production.
This document outlines a goat value chain development project in India that aims to empower rural women. The project forms goat keepers' groups, trains women on sustainable goat husbandry practices, and provides elite male goats, microfinance, and veterinary services. The project addresses challenges facing goat farming like low incomes and disease, and promotes genetic improvement, improved nutrition, and market linkages. The goals are to increase goat production and farmers' incomes, empower vulnerable groups, and provide a model for wider replication.
Genomics selection in livestock: ILRI–ICARDA perspectivesILRI
Presented by Raphael Mrode (ILRI), Joram Mwacharo (ICARDA) and Olivier Hanotte (ILRI) at the Workshop on Implementing Genomic Selection in CGIAR Breeding Programs, Montpellier, 10-12 December 2015
Backyard poultry keeping has been practiced worldwide since ancient times, providing income and nutrition. In India, it is an important livelihood for rural families, consisting of 5-10 non-descript birds that scavenge for food. Both heavy and light native chicken breeds exist. While native breeds are well-adapted with low inputs, their low egg production and slow growth are limiting. Improved hybrids have been developed that resemble native breeds but with higher productivity suitable for small-scale family production.
The Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Project (EAAPP) aims to increase agricultural productivity and growth in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. For the dairy component in Uganda, EAAPP has addressed constraints like inadequate feeds, poor breeding practices and diseases. Key achievements include: developing Napier grass varieties tolerant to disease; improving cattle genetics through selection and crossbreeding; and developing technologies to control ticks and diseases. Over 2000 farmers have been trained in better pasture management and breeding practices. Purebred exotic cattle have been imported and crossbred with local stock. Artificial insemination has been promoted to disseminate improved genetics. Overall EAAPP has contributed significantly to improving smallholder dairy production in Uganda.
Increasing productivity of chickens through the African Chicken Genetic Gains...ILRI
Presented by Jasmine E. Bruno at the Workshop on Technologies, Platforms and Partnerships in Support of the African Agricultural Science Agenda, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 4-5 April 2017
Increasing productivity of chickens through the African Chicken Genetic Gains...ckmtraining
Presented by Jasmine E. Bruno at the Technologies, Platforms and Partnerships in Support of the African Agricultural Science Agenda, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 5th April 2017
Sustainable Use of Animal Genetic Resources - Examples from Uganda & RwandaSIANI
This presentation was held by Donald R. Kugonza at the interntional seminar 'Livestock Resources for Food Security in the Light of Climate Change' co-hosted by SIANI and SLU Global in Uppsala on the 11th of March 2016.
The document discusses artificial insemination (AI) efforts in Rwanda by the East Africa Dairy Development project. AI presents opportunities to improve cattle genetics and milk yields while overcoming land scarcity challenges in Rwanda. The project uses quality bull genetics to improve herds and allows farmers to select bulls best suited to their breeding goals. AI reduces costs compared to keeping bulls and helps maximize production on limited land.
The document discusses artificial insemination (AI) efforts in Rwanda by the East Africa Dairy Development project. AI presents opportunities to improve cattle genetics and milk yields while overcoming land scarcity challenges in Rwanda. The project uses quality bull genetics to improve herds, allowing farmers to select bulls suited to their breeding goals. AI reduces costs compared to keeping bulls and helps maximize production on limited land.
Increasing productivity of chickens through the African Chicken Genetic Gains...Hillary 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
This document summarizes a sustainable grass-fed beef production model in Colombia. It describes using improved genetics to increase cattle productivity and yield on fewer hectares of land. The model aims to maximize resource use through regenerative agricultural practices like automated stolon planting. It also focuses on holistic sustainability through benefits to society, environment, and economy while ensuring animal welfare and landscape preservation. Carbon footprint analysis found the system results in negative emissions and removes more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits.
This document provides information about guinea fowl farming in Bangladesh. It discusses the main reasons for rearing guinea fowl, their characteristics, breeds, housing systems, brooding, feeding, diseases, and marketing. The document outlines the unique qualities of guinea fowl compared to other poultry. It also describes the various management practices required at different growth stages of guinea fowl rearing.
1) The document discusses several breeds of colored feathered birds that have been developed for rural poultry production in India, including Giriraja, Swarnadhara, Vanaraja, Gramapriya, Krishibro, and others.
2) These breeds are well-adapted to backyard farming conditions, require low inputs, and provide income and nutrition to rural families.
3) However, rural poultry production faces constraints like low quality feed, disease incidence, and weak extension services that have slowed growth. Improving these areas can help rural families benefit more from local poultry.
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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.
Embracing Deep Variability For Reproducibility and Replicability
Abstract: Reproducibility (aka determinism in some cases) constitutes a fundamental aspect in various fields of computer science, such as floating-point computations in numerical analysis and simulation, concurrency models in parallelism, reproducible builds for third parties integration and packaging, and containerization for execution environments. These concepts, while pervasive across diverse concerns, often exhibit intricate inter-dependencies, making it challenging to achieve a comprehensive understanding. In this short and vision paper we delve into the application of software engineering techniques, specifically variability management, to systematically identify and explicit points of variability that may give rise to reproducibility issues (eg language, libraries, compiler, virtual machine, OS, environment variables, etc). The primary objectives are: i) gaining insights into the variability layers and their possible interactions, ii) capturing and documenting configurations for the sake of reproducibility, and iii) exploring diverse configurations to replicate, and hence validate and ensure the robustness of results. By adopting these methodologies, we aim to address the complexities associated with reproducibility and replicability in modern software systems and environments, facilitating a more comprehensive and nuanced perspective on these critical aspects.
https://hal.science/hal-04582287
The cost of acquiring information by natural selectionCarl Bergstrom
This is a short talk that I gave at the Banff International Research Station workshop on Modeling and Theory in Population Biology. The idea is to try to understand how the burden of natural selection relates to the amount of information that selection puts into the genome.
It's based on the first part of this research paper:
The cost of information acquisition by natural selection
Ryan Seamus McGee, Olivia Kosterlitz, Artem Kaznatcheev, Benjamin Kerr, Carl T. Bergstrom
bioRxiv 2022.07.02.498577; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.07.02.498577
Mending Clothing to Support Sustainable Fashion_CIMaR 2024.pdfSelcen Ozturkcan
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.
Compositions of iron-meteorite parent bodies constrainthe structure of the pr...Sérgio Sacani
Magmatic iron-meteorite parent bodies are the earliest planetesimals in the Solar System,and they preserve information about conditions and planet-forming processes in thesolar nebula. In this study, we include comprehensive elemental compositions andfractional-crystallization modeling for iron meteorites from the cores of five differenti-ated asteroids from the inner Solar System. Together with previous results of metalliccores from the outer Solar System, we conclude that asteroidal cores from the outerSolar System have smaller sizes, elevated siderophile-element abundances, and simplercrystallization processes than those from the inner Solar System. These differences arerelated to the formation locations of the parent asteroids because the solar protoplane-tary disk varied in redox conditions, elemental distributions, and dynamics at differentheliocentric distances. Using highly siderophile-element data from iron meteorites, wereconstruct the distribution of calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions (CAIs) across theprotoplanetary disk within the first million years of Solar-System history. CAIs, the firstsolids to condense in the Solar System, formed close to the Sun. They were, however,concentrated within the outer disk and depleted within the inner disk. Future modelsof the structure and evolution of the protoplanetary disk should account for this dis-tribution pattern of CAIs.
Small and large scale poultry in Mexico, Ghana and Uganda
1. Small and Large Scale Poultry in Mexico,
Ghana and Uganda
Sammy Aggrey, University of Georgia
Animal Genetic Research for Africa (Biosciences for Farming in Africa),
Nairobi, 10-11 September 2015
2. Interest
• POPULATION AND QUANTITATIVE GENETICS
• POULTRY BREEDING
– Backyard poultry
– Small scale poultry
– Commercial breeding
• MOLECULAR GENETICS
• BIOINFORMATICS
3. Mexico
Assessing breeds for breeds for backyard
poultryCreole
Characterization of Creole
Productive Strains Introgression of frizzle gene
Evaluation
5. Uganda
Primary breeding of
KuroilerCrossbred
Rhode Island Red
White Leghorn
Barred Rock
Two Indian Native breeds
Better productivity than indigenous Ugandan breeds under village conditions
Body Weight (kg)
Age (wk) Kuroiler Indigenous
25 2.6 1.6
43 3.0 2.2
Egg Numbers per year
150-200 40
6. Uganda
Primary breeding of
KuroilerKegg Farms- India
Acquisition of Pure Lines
Establish a Primary Breeding Program in Uganda
Grand Parents Stock
Parent Stock
Commercial chicks
Reduce poverty and improve lives in rural Africa
7. Uganda
Primary breeding of
KuroilerKegg Farms- India
Acquisition of Pure Lines
Establish a Primary Breeding Program in Uganda
Grand Parents Stock
Parent Stock
Commercial chicks
Reduce poverty and improve lives in rural Africa