Assessing ex-ante impact of the complementary dairy improvement interventions...ILRI
Presented by Sirak Bahta, Kidus Nigussie, Getachew Gebru, Solomon Desta and Barry Shapiro at the Annual Conference of Association of Agricultural Economists of South Africa (AEASA), South Africa, 8-10 October 2019
Sheep and goat research and development of EthiopiaILRI
The document provides an outline for research on sheep and goat development in Ethiopia. It discusses the country's large livestock population and the importance of sheep and goats, providing nearly half of meat consumption. Research focuses on breed improvement, feeding, health, and market linkage. Community-based breeding programs have been established for several indigenous breeds, including Bonga sheep which has seen improvements in growth traits over generations of selection. The Menz sheep program demonstrates genetic gains from an elite flock and village breeding. Challenges include low productivity and future directions involve strengthening genetic selection and feed/health investments.
Dairy value chain actors and their roles and linkages in Arsi Highlands, Ethi...ILRI
Presented by Mesay Yami (EIAR Kulumsa Agricultural Research Centre) at the Africa-RISING Quick Feed Project Inception Workshop, Addis Ababa, 7-8 May 2012
Developing a Livestock Agri-Food Systems Research Program for the CGIAR: Back...ILRI
This document discusses developing a livestock research program for the CGIAR. It begins by highlighting the importance of livestock to livelihoods, nutrition and economies in developing countries. Smallholder farmers currently produce most livestock. Three scenarios for meeting growing demand for livestock products are presented: importing, industrializing production, or transforming smallholder systems. Transforming smallholder systems in a sustainable way is argued to be the most feasible option.
The document then discusses organizing research around trajectories of livestock sector growth and challenges. Priority research areas are identified as sustainable intensification, resilience, genetics, health, feeds, environment and agri-food systems. Key criteria for selecting priority locations include opportunities for intensification, resilience and inclusion. Partnerships with other
From Farm to Fork: The 20 year journey of the Center for Environmental Farmin...CIAT
Speaker: Prof. John O’Sullivan, former director of CEFS- the Center for Environmental Farming Systems- (http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu), North Carolina State University
This document provides an overview of agriculture and food security in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean region. It discusses the challenges they face, including declining agricultural productivity and high food import dependence. It outlines Trinidad and Tobago's public sector investment programs that aim to support agriculture and food security in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. General recommendations are provided to empower small-scale farming, improve policies, increase productivity through innovation, and incentivize agricultural research and development.
Brazil has made agriculture a significant part of its international engagement in Africa. It has established the agricultural research institution Embrapa in countries like Ghana to promote technologies and innovations. However, Brazil's agricultural projects in Africa like ProSavana in Mozambique have been controversial, with criticisms that they primarily support large-scale agribusiness over small family farms. Brazil has also tried to balance business and solidarity objectives in its agricultural cooperation with Africa.
Assessing ex-ante impact of the complementary dairy improvement interventions...ILRI
Presented by Sirak Bahta, Kidus Nigussie, Getachew Gebru, Solomon Desta and Barry Shapiro at the Annual Conference of Association of Agricultural Economists of South Africa (AEASA), South Africa, 8-10 October 2019
Sheep and goat research and development of EthiopiaILRI
The document provides an outline for research on sheep and goat development in Ethiopia. It discusses the country's large livestock population and the importance of sheep and goats, providing nearly half of meat consumption. Research focuses on breed improvement, feeding, health, and market linkage. Community-based breeding programs have been established for several indigenous breeds, including Bonga sheep which has seen improvements in growth traits over generations of selection. The Menz sheep program demonstrates genetic gains from an elite flock and village breeding. Challenges include low productivity and future directions involve strengthening genetic selection and feed/health investments.
Dairy value chain actors and their roles and linkages in Arsi Highlands, Ethi...ILRI
Presented by Mesay Yami (EIAR Kulumsa Agricultural Research Centre) at the Africa-RISING Quick Feed Project Inception Workshop, Addis Ababa, 7-8 May 2012
Developing a Livestock Agri-Food Systems Research Program for the CGIAR: Back...ILRI
This document discusses developing a livestock research program for the CGIAR. It begins by highlighting the importance of livestock to livelihoods, nutrition and economies in developing countries. Smallholder farmers currently produce most livestock. Three scenarios for meeting growing demand for livestock products are presented: importing, industrializing production, or transforming smallholder systems. Transforming smallholder systems in a sustainable way is argued to be the most feasible option.
The document then discusses organizing research around trajectories of livestock sector growth and challenges. Priority research areas are identified as sustainable intensification, resilience, genetics, health, feeds, environment and agri-food systems. Key criteria for selecting priority locations include opportunities for intensification, resilience and inclusion. Partnerships with other
From Farm to Fork: The 20 year journey of the Center for Environmental Farmin...CIAT
Speaker: Prof. John O’Sullivan, former director of CEFS- the Center for Environmental Farming Systems- (http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu), North Carolina State University
This document provides an overview of agriculture and food security in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean region. It discusses the challenges they face, including declining agricultural productivity and high food import dependence. It outlines Trinidad and Tobago's public sector investment programs that aim to support agriculture and food security in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. General recommendations are provided to empower small-scale farming, improve policies, increase productivity through innovation, and incentivize agricultural research and development.
Brazil has made agriculture a significant part of its international engagement in Africa. It has established the agricultural research institution Embrapa in countries like Ghana to promote technologies and innovations. However, Brazil's agricultural projects in Africa like ProSavana in Mozambique have been controversial, with criticisms that they primarily support large-scale agribusiness over small family farms. Brazil has also tried to balance business and solidarity objectives in its agricultural cooperation with Africa.
This report is part of a series of discussion and research pieces that explore the challenges of sustainable diets as a means to address the stalemate in debate over the role of meat consumption in mitigating climate change.
Presentation by Kojo Amanor (University of Ghana) at the China & Brazil in African Agriculture event in London, June 2015.
See http://www.future-agricultures.org/research/cbaa/8037-china-and-brazil-in-african-agriculture-co-operation-or-culture-clash
Smallholder pig value chains development in Uganda ILRI
Presented by Danilo Pezo, Emily OUma, Michel Dione and Brian Kawuma at the Smallholder Pig Value Chain Development Project (SPVCD, CRP 3.7 SPAC and PPMC) Meeting, ILRI Uganda, 7 December 2014
The National Development Agenda: Priorities, Challenges and StatusWBKDC
This document summarizes the key points from a presentation on the Philippine Development Plan from 2011-2016. It discusses the goals of inclusive growth and reducing poverty. It identifies challenges to achieving inclusive growth such as inadequate infrastructure, governance issues, and human development gaps. The presentation outlines strategies to overcome these challenges through investments in infrastructure, governance reforms, human capital development, and job creation. It provides updates on accomplishments so far in achieving economic growth, reforms, and stability. It emphasizes the importance of spatial and sectoral strategies to ensure inclusive development.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 57 on “Investing in smallholder agriculture for food security and nutrition” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid and the ACP Secretariat was held on Wednesday 11th September 2019, 9h00-13h00 at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C. The Briefing discussed smallholder agriculture and its key role in delivering food security/nutrition, and sustainable food systems, as recognised in SDG 2.
Improving Land Governance for Inclusive and Sustainable Agriculture Transform...futureagricultures
Eugene Rurangwa, UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
Presentation to the 11th CAADP Partnership Platform Meeting
Side event on Improving Land Governance for Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural Transformation
Convened by the AU/AfDB/UNECA Land Policy Initiative
Johannesburg
24 March 2015
The global livestock sector is growing rapidly and major opportunities exist for Africa's livestock sector to grow. While Africa recognizes agriculture's importance, livestock are often underrepresented. Research is needed to transform Africa's livestock sector and take solutions to scale through new investments and reforms. Acting now through cooperation, Africa's livestock sector can become competitive and sustainable.
The purpose of this project is to help the government to prepare a comprehensive development strategy for agriculture based on an analysis of the policy sector situation and wide stakeholder consultation.
The project also aims to ensure the progress of peasants, farmers, and rural society.
The opportunities and challenges for livestock and aquaculture research for d...GCARD Conferences
This document discusses trends and opportunities in the livestock and fish sectors in Asia. It notes that demand for meat, milk, and fish is rapidly rising in Asia and will more than double by 2050. Smallholders currently dominate production but face issues like low productivity. Aquaculture is key to meeting rising fish demand but smallholders face constraints around access to resources and markets. The document argues that investment in agricultural research should reflect the growing importance of livestock and fish and proposes partnerships between national and international researchers to address challenges in animal health, genetics, feeding, and developing sustainable agri-food systems.
This document summarizes the key policy perspectives that emerged from discussions at the African Livestock Conference (ALiCE 2013) in Nairobi, Kenya. The perspectives covered increasing investment and reforms in the livestock sector in Africa to take advantage of growing global demand, developing standards and regulations for animal health and genetics that benefit producers and consumers, creating policies and partnerships to help smallholders access high-value markets, and establishing frameworks and institutions to support specific livestock industries and address issues like genetic diversity, diseases, and aflatoxin management. The document calls for policies that strengthen research, extension services, and pan-African cooperation to develop the livestock sector in a sustainable and competitive way.
Wheat production in Africa has increased significantly in recent decades due to improved varieties, irrigation expansion, and government support. However, Africa still imports over 40 million tons of wheat annually at a cost of over $14 billion. By 2050, wheat imports are projected to reach 60 million tons annually at a cost of over $24 billion unless domestic production increases. Studies show substantial potential to increase wheat yields and production profitably across sub-Saharan Africa through investment in research, infrastructure, and policy reforms. Key countries like Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Rwanda have begun to realize this potential through national commitments to wheat research, improved varieties, and agricultural support programs. Increased efforts are still needed across Africa to boost wheat productivity, self-
Livestock marketing and supply chain management of livestock products ILRI
Presented by Steven J. Staal as a keynote address at the 74th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Maharashtra, India, 18-20 December 2014
Presented by Yemi Akinbamijo, Executive Director, FARA, at the ILRI@40 Side event at the All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Nairobi, Kenya, 28 October 2014
“Future & Scope In Animal Husbandry Areas’’Harsh Mishra
This document discusses the scope and future of animal husbandry in India. It notes that animal husbandry provides livelihoods for many rural households and contributes significantly to agricultural GDP. While productivity remains low compared to global averages, the livestock sector is growing and demand for animal products is rising with economic development. Improving genetic potential through crossbreeding and better management practices can boost productivity and alleviate poverty. The future of animal husbandry lies in meeting the growing demand through increased productivity in a sustainable and inclusive manner.
Ensuring livestock livelihoods and animal source food securityILRI
The document discusses trends in the global livestock sector and the role of smallholder producers in developing countries. It makes three key points:
1) Demand for animal-source foods will continue rising significantly in developing countries, where most production already occurs among smallholder farmers who both produce and consume locally.
2) Smallholder livestock systems present opportunities to address technical constraints around health, feed, genetics, and markets to boost production in a sustainable way that benefits livelihoods.
3) Coordinated efforts to improve smallholder and commercial systems can expand the supply of animal-source foods while transforming rural development.
Review of agriculture development strategy (ADS) and its link with PMAMPSuresh Simkhada
The document summarizes an agricultural development strategy (ADS) for Nepal. It outlines the ADS's objectives to transform Nepal's agriculture sector and reduce poverty through four strategic programs. It also discusses the Prime Minister Agriculture Modernization Project (PMAMP) and how it is linked to and builds upon the ADS. The total estimated cost of implementing the ADS over 10 years is 501.8 billion Nepali rupees (approximately $5.28 billion). Monitoring and evaluation of progress will be done using defined indicators.
Global health and sustainable food security: Why the livestock sectors of dev...ILRI
Presented by Jimmy Smith at the Global Animal Health Conference on Developing Global Animal Health Products to Support Food Security and Sustainability, Arlington, Virginia, 17−18 October 2013
Animal breeding for reduced poverty and improved food security in developing ...ILRI
Presented by Karen Marshall at the John Vercoe Memorial Lecture on the Association for Animal Breeding and Genetics (AAABG) Conference, Australia, 28-30 September 2015
Better lives through livestock: ILRI in SADC Region ILRI
Presented by Amos Omore and Sikhalazo Dube at the Virtual Food Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) / International Cooperating Partner (ICP) Group Meeting on Agriculture and Food Security. Gaborone, Botswana, 7 October 2020.
This report is part of a series of discussion and research pieces that explore the challenges of sustainable diets as a means to address the stalemate in debate over the role of meat consumption in mitigating climate change.
Presentation by Kojo Amanor (University of Ghana) at the China & Brazil in African Agriculture event in London, June 2015.
See http://www.future-agricultures.org/research/cbaa/8037-china-and-brazil-in-african-agriculture-co-operation-or-culture-clash
Smallholder pig value chains development in Uganda ILRI
Presented by Danilo Pezo, Emily OUma, Michel Dione and Brian Kawuma at the Smallholder Pig Value Chain Development Project (SPVCD, CRP 3.7 SPAC and PPMC) Meeting, ILRI Uganda, 7 December 2014
The National Development Agenda: Priorities, Challenges and StatusWBKDC
This document summarizes the key points from a presentation on the Philippine Development Plan from 2011-2016. It discusses the goals of inclusive growth and reducing poverty. It identifies challenges to achieving inclusive growth such as inadequate infrastructure, governance issues, and human development gaps. The presentation outlines strategies to overcome these challenges through investments in infrastructure, governance reforms, human capital development, and job creation. It provides updates on accomplishments so far in achieving economic growth, reforms, and stability. It emphasizes the importance of spatial and sectoral strategies to ensure inclusive development.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 57 on “Investing in smallholder agriculture for food security and nutrition” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid and the ACP Secretariat was held on Wednesday 11th September 2019, 9h00-13h00 at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C. The Briefing discussed smallholder agriculture and its key role in delivering food security/nutrition, and sustainable food systems, as recognised in SDG 2.
Improving Land Governance for Inclusive and Sustainable Agriculture Transform...futureagricultures
Eugene Rurangwa, UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
Presentation to the 11th CAADP Partnership Platform Meeting
Side event on Improving Land Governance for Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural Transformation
Convened by the AU/AfDB/UNECA Land Policy Initiative
Johannesburg
24 March 2015
The global livestock sector is growing rapidly and major opportunities exist for Africa's livestock sector to grow. While Africa recognizes agriculture's importance, livestock are often underrepresented. Research is needed to transform Africa's livestock sector and take solutions to scale through new investments and reforms. Acting now through cooperation, Africa's livestock sector can become competitive and sustainable.
The purpose of this project is to help the government to prepare a comprehensive development strategy for agriculture based on an analysis of the policy sector situation and wide stakeholder consultation.
The project also aims to ensure the progress of peasants, farmers, and rural society.
The opportunities and challenges for livestock and aquaculture research for d...GCARD Conferences
This document discusses trends and opportunities in the livestock and fish sectors in Asia. It notes that demand for meat, milk, and fish is rapidly rising in Asia and will more than double by 2050. Smallholders currently dominate production but face issues like low productivity. Aquaculture is key to meeting rising fish demand but smallholders face constraints around access to resources and markets. The document argues that investment in agricultural research should reflect the growing importance of livestock and fish and proposes partnerships between national and international researchers to address challenges in animal health, genetics, feeding, and developing sustainable agri-food systems.
This document summarizes the key policy perspectives that emerged from discussions at the African Livestock Conference (ALiCE 2013) in Nairobi, Kenya. The perspectives covered increasing investment and reforms in the livestock sector in Africa to take advantage of growing global demand, developing standards and regulations for animal health and genetics that benefit producers and consumers, creating policies and partnerships to help smallholders access high-value markets, and establishing frameworks and institutions to support specific livestock industries and address issues like genetic diversity, diseases, and aflatoxin management. The document calls for policies that strengthen research, extension services, and pan-African cooperation to develop the livestock sector in a sustainable and competitive way.
Wheat production in Africa has increased significantly in recent decades due to improved varieties, irrigation expansion, and government support. However, Africa still imports over 40 million tons of wheat annually at a cost of over $14 billion. By 2050, wheat imports are projected to reach 60 million tons annually at a cost of over $24 billion unless domestic production increases. Studies show substantial potential to increase wheat yields and production profitably across sub-Saharan Africa through investment in research, infrastructure, and policy reforms. Key countries like Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Rwanda have begun to realize this potential through national commitments to wheat research, improved varieties, and agricultural support programs. Increased efforts are still needed across Africa to boost wheat productivity, self-
Livestock marketing and supply chain management of livestock products ILRI
Presented by Steven J. Staal as a keynote address at the 74th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Maharashtra, India, 18-20 December 2014
Presented by Yemi Akinbamijo, Executive Director, FARA, at the ILRI@40 Side event at the All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Nairobi, Kenya, 28 October 2014
“Future & Scope In Animal Husbandry Areas’’Harsh Mishra
This document discusses the scope and future of animal husbandry in India. It notes that animal husbandry provides livelihoods for many rural households and contributes significantly to agricultural GDP. While productivity remains low compared to global averages, the livestock sector is growing and demand for animal products is rising with economic development. Improving genetic potential through crossbreeding and better management practices can boost productivity and alleviate poverty. The future of animal husbandry lies in meeting the growing demand through increased productivity in a sustainable and inclusive manner.
Ensuring livestock livelihoods and animal source food securityILRI
The document discusses trends in the global livestock sector and the role of smallholder producers in developing countries. It makes three key points:
1) Demand for animal-source foods will continue rising significantly in developing countries, where most production already occurs among smallholder farmers who both produce and consume locally.
2) Smallholder livestock systems present opportunities to address technical constraints around health, feed, genetics, and markets to boost production in a sustainable way that benefits livelihoods.
3) Coordinated efforts to improve smallholder and commercial systems can expand the supply of animal-source foods while transforming rural development.
Review of agriculture development strategy (ADS) and its link with PMAMPSuresh Simkhada
The document summarizes an agricultural development strategy (ADS) for Nepal. It outlines the ADS's objectives to transform Nepal's agriculture sector and reduce poverty through four strategic programs. It also discusses the Prime Minister Agriculture Modernization Project (PMAMP) and how it is linked to and builds upon the ADS. The total estimated cost of implementing the ADS over 10 years is 501.8 billion Nepali rupees (approximately $5.28 billion). Monitoring and evaluation of progress will be done using defined indicators.
Global health and sustainable food security: Why the livestock sectors of dev...ILRI
Presented by Jimmy Smith at the Global Animal Health Conference on Developing Global Animal Health Products to Support Food Security and Sustainability, Arlington, Virginia, 17−18 October 2013
Animal breeding for reduced poverty and improved food security in developing ...ILRI
Presented by Karen Marshall at the John Vercoe Memorial Lecture on the Association for Animal Breeding and Genetics (AAABG) Conference, Australia, 28-30 September 2015
Better lives through livestock: ILRI in SADC Region ILRI
Presented by Amos Omore and Sikhalazo Dube at the Virtual Food Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) / International Cooperating Partner (ICP) Group Meeting on Agriculture and Food Security. Gaborone, Botswana, 7 October 2020.
Tanzania Livestock Master Plan: Milk results for the Sector Analysis (2016-...ILRI
This document summarizes the key findings from the Tanzania Livestock Master Plan regarding interventions to increase milk production from 2016-2031. The plan assessed potential interventions against Ethiopia's national development goals, focusing on reducing poverty, achieving food security, economic growth, exports, and employment. Modeling showed that improving family and specialized commercial dairy systems could achieve high returns on investment and meet national goals. However, there is projected to be a huge milk deficit due to limited animal feed and genetics as well as a lack of supportive policies and investment incentives. The document recommends prioritizing investments in crossbred dairy genetics, smallholder feeding models, animal health, incentives for smallholder milk production and processing, and policies supporting investments in feed production
Achieving Agenda 2030: Livestock research and the transformation of small-sca...ILRI
1) Global demand for meat, milk, and eggs is rising rapidly in developing countries, where smallholders currently produce much of the supply.
2) Transforming smallholder livestock production into a more productive and resilient system can help achieve several UN Sustainable Development Goals and benefit women and youth.
3) Livestock research plays a key role in this transformation by developing solutions to improve productivity, health, feeding, and management practices for smallholder farmers.
Small ruminant value chain development in Shinille, EthiopiaILRI
This document outlines a vision and strategies to support sustainable and market-oriented sheep and goat production in Shinille, Ethiopia by 2020. It identifies key challenges small ruminant farmers and the value chain face, including seasonal moisture stress, lack of veterinary services and supplies, feed shortages, information gaps, and lack of skills. The strategies proposed to address these challenges include improving access to sustainable feed, animal health services, market information, capacity building, and drought mitigation mechanisms.
The document discusses opportunities for Tanzania's livestock sector and how increased investment can help realize its potential. Key points:
- Global demand for animal proteins is growing rapidly, especially in developing countries, creating opportunities for Tanzania.
- An analysis found that increased investment in dairy, red meat, and poultry could significantly increase supply and profits in those industries by 2031.
- Tanzania has large livestock populations but they are underutilized and productivity is low due to lack of investment. Increased processing capacity, genetic improvement programs, and policies are needed to transform the sector.
- Partnerships between the government, ILRI, and others are working on initiatives to develop value chains and improve productivity,
Presentation by Dr Sikhalazo Dube from ILRI, at the Regional planning meeting on ‘Scaling-Up Climate-Smart Agricultural Solutions for Cereals and Livestock Farmers in Southern Africa – Building partnership for successful implementation’,13–15 September 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa
Influencing pro-poor livestock development: Livestock master plans for Ethiop...ILRI
The document discusses livestock master plans (LMPs) created for Ethiopia and Tanzania to influence pro-poor livestock development. The process of creating LMPs is consultative, engaging experts and stakeholders to achieve buy-in. LMPs seek to transform the livestock sector through more productive breeds, better feed and forage, and enhanced animal health. Main livestock value chains considered include dairy cattle, poultry, red meat, and pork. Cross-cutting activities to support these value chains include improved animal health, feed, genetics, and policy.
The Connect Liberia Presentation on Agriculture Opportunities in Liberia was presented by the Liberian Agriculture Minister Flomo on September 19, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Connect Liberia events are a part of a series presented by the Liberian Consulate in Georgia and the Honorary Consul General Cynthia L. Blandford.
Small ruminant value chain development in Yabello, EthiopiaILRI
This document outlines challenges and opportunities in the small ruminant value chain in Yabello, Ethiopia. It identifies key issues including seasonal drought, disease pressures in goats and sheep, limited access to rural services and markets. Goals are established to improve incomes, nutrition and health of pastoralists in Yabello through sustainable and market-oriented goat production by 2020. The document provides an overview of research and development priorities and partnerships to strengthen the value chain.
Efforts to improve the dairy industry in TanzaniaILRI
Presented by A. P. Njombe, Y. N. Msanga, N.R. Mbwambo and A. Temba at the Smallholder Dairy Value Chain in Tanzania Stakeholder Meeting, Morogoro, Tanzania, 9 March 2012
Livestock play an important role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals through supporting inclusive economic growth, equitable livelihoods, nutrition and health, and sustainable ecosystems. However, livestock are conspicuously absent from the SDG indicators. Failing to consider the livestock sector could significantly impact efforts to attain the SDGs, as livestock are central to developing economies and the lives of many poor families. Transforming smallholder livestock systems in a sustainable way is key to meeting the growing demand for animal proteins in developing countries.
The 10th African Dairy Conference and Exhibition was held in Nairobi, Kenya from September 24-26, 2014. The conference brought together dairy stakeholders from across Africa to discuss opportunities and challenges facing the industry. Key topics included increasing milk production through better adoption of technology, addressing issues like market access and farm inputs, and developing policies to promote regional trade. Speakers emphasized the potential for dairy to reduce poverty and drive economic growth if production and efficiency are increased to meet international standards and demand.
Investment opportunities in livestock sector in Burkina FasoILRI
Presented by Augustine Ayantunde, ILRI, at the International Conference on Mid-term Evaluation of the Implementation of PNDES, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 9–10 July 2018
Small ruminant value chain development in Bonga, EthiopiaILRI
This document outlines a project to develop the sheep value chain in Bonga, Ethiopia. It identifies challenges small sheep farmers face, including lack of grazing land, disease, inbreeding, and limited access to services. The project's vision is to increase incomes and nutrition of value chain actors through an efficient and sustainable Bonga sheep value chain by 2020. It will work to improve access to feed, animal health, breeding programs, market information, and training on sheep management practices.
Wherefore livestock? Does animal agriculture have a role in future food systems?ILRI
The document discusses the role of animal agriculture in future global food systems. It notes that demand for animal source foods is rising rapidly and livestock production has high economic value but also environmental and health impacts. However, unpacking the data reveals opportunities for livestock to contribute to sustainable economic growth, livelihoods, nutrition, and ecosystems, especially through smallholder systems. Improving productivity and feeding practices of smallholder livestock could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while meeting rising demand for animal proteins.
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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.
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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.
Current Ms word generated power point presentation covers major details about the micronuclei test. It's significance and assays to conduct it. It is used to detect the micronuclei formation inside the cells of nearly every multicellular organism. It's formation takes place during chromosomal sepration at metaphase.
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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.
EWOCS-I: The catalog of X-ray sources in Westerlund 1 from the Extended Weste...Sérgio Sacani
Context. With a mass exceeding several 104 M⊙ and a rich and dense population of massive stars, supermassive young star clusters
represent the most massive star-forming environment that is dominated by the feedback from massive stars and gravitational interactions
among stars.
Aims. In this paper we present the Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey (EWOCS) project, which aims to investigate
the influence of the starburst environment on the formation of stars and planets, and on the evolution of both low and high mass stars.
The primary targets of this project are Westerlund 1 and 2, the closest supermassive star clusters to the Sun.
Methods. The project is based primarily on recent observations conducted with the Chandra and JWST observatories. Specifically,
the Chandra survey of Westerlund 1 consists of 36 new ACIS-I observations, nearly co-pointed, for a total exposure time of 1 Msec.
Additionally, we included 8 archival Chandra/ACIS-S observations. This paper presents the resulting catalog of X-ray sources within
and around Westerlund 1. Sources were detected by combining various existing methods, and photon extraction and source validation
were carried out using the ACIS-Extract software.
Results. The EWOCS X-ray catalog comprises 5963 validated sources out of the 9420 initially provided to ACIS-Extract, reaching a
photon flux threshold of approximately 2 × 10−8 photons cm−2
s
−1
. The X-ray sources exhibit a highly concentrated spatial distribution,
with 1075 sources located within the central 1 arcmin. We have successfully detected X-ray emissions from 126 out of the 166 known
massive stars of the cluster, and we have collected over 71 000 photons from the magnetar CXO J164710.20-455217.
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.
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
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.
(June 12, 2024) Webinar: Development of PET theranostics targeting the molecu...Scintica Instrumentation
Targeting Hsp90 and its pathogen Orthologs with Tethered Inhibitors as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategy for cancer and infectious diseases with Dr. Timothy Haystead.
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.
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.
The status and characteristics of two populations of small East African goats of Tanzania
1. The status and characteristics of two populations of small
East African goats of Tanzania
Emi M. Hyera and Athumani S. Nguluma
Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI)
M-BoSs Inception Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 29-30 June2017
2. Resource base: what is available (goat breeds, population, performance….
• Tanzania has outstanding natural resources for livestock development including resilient
livestock breeds
• Is the third largest livestock population on the African continent after Ethiopia and Sudan
• Has 25 million cattle, 8 million sheep, 16.7 million goats, 2.4 million pigs, and 36 million
chickens
• Despite the resources, livestock sector is performing well below its potential contributing
7.4% to the country’s GDP
• The annualized growth rate of the sector is low at 2.2%.
• The growth for the large part reflects increase in livestock numbers rather than productivity
gains
3. Resource base: what is available (goat breeds, population, performance….
• The sector is severely constrained by low livestock reproductive rates, high mortality and
high disease prevalence
• Hence low production coefficients
• For small ruminants,
– Offtake rate is 15 – 25% per annum
– Lamb/kid mortality 20 – 40%
– Adult mortality 8 – 15%
– Average carcass weight 12 – 15 kg
4. Resource base: what is available (goat breeds, population, performance….Goats farming in
Tanzania
• Goats farming is an important economic activity
• Practiced by about 30% of the agricultural households in Tz
• SR Contributes more than 22% to the national meat supplies with goat contributing more
than goats
• Mainly composed of local breed sub types such as Ujiji, Sukuma, Maasai, Gogo, Pare, Sonjo
and Newala goats and other different strains/ecotypes that are not characterized
• Characterization has been based mainly on phenotypic with few genomic approaches.
• About 97% of goats are indigenous belonging to SEA breed.
• However, various strains of the SEA goats which are adapted to existing climatic and
environmental stresses in Tanzania are being lost through indiscriminate crossbreeding with
exotic dairy and dual purpose breeds.
5. Resource base: what is available (goat breeds, population, performance….Goats farming in
Tanzania
• Also, population admixture among the different strains of the SEA breed is diluting the
uniqueness of formerly distinct populations.
• This situation calls for establishment of conservation and sustainable improvement
programmes.
6. Livestock development policies, strategies and priorities
National Livestock Policy, 2006
• Aimed to:
– Stimulate development in the livestock industry in order to increase rural and national
income, improve food security and environmental conservation
– Increase national well-being of all stakeholders involved in the livestock industry
• Formulation of the policy considered:
a) The Tanzania Development Vision (TDV) 2025
b) National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (NSGRP) of 2004
c) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
d) The Rural Development Strategy (RDS) of 2001
e) Rural Development Policy of 2003
7. Livestock development policies, strategies and priorities cont.…..
f) National Trade Policy of 2003
g) Livestock Stakeholders Resolutions of 2001
h) The Agricultural Sector Development Strategy (ASDS) of 2001
i) The Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDP) of 2003
j) Presidential Circular No. 1 of 2002
k) The National Empowerment Policy of 2004
l) The Investment Policy
m) The National Land Policy of 1995
n) The Environment Management Policy of 1997
o) The Agriculture and Livestock Policy of 1997
8. Livestock development policies, strategies and priorities cont.…..
p) International and Regional integration initiatives such as:
– World Trade Organization’s Agreement on SPS
– WHO/FAO’s Codex Alimentarius
– NEPAD’s Comprehensive Agricultural Development Programme
– SADC’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP)
– East African Community (EAC) – Agricultural and Rural Development Policy
Vision:
“By year 2025, there should be a livestock sector, which to a large extent shall be
commercially run, modern and sustainable, using improved and highly productive
livestock to ensure food security, improved income for the household and the nation while
conserving the environment .”
9. Livestock development policies, strategies and priorities cont.…..
Mission:
“To ensure that livestock resource is developed and managed sustainably for economic
growth and improved human livelihoods”.
Overall objective – Develop a competitive and more efficient livestock industry that
contributes to the improvement of the well being of the people whose principal occupation
and livelihood is based on livestock.
Specific objectives:
a) Contribute towards national food security through increased production, processing and
marketing of livestock products
b) Improve standards of living of people engaged in the livestock industry through increased
income generation from livestock
10. Livestock development policies, strategies and priorities cont.…..
c) Increase the quantity and quality of livestock and livestock products as raw materials for
local industry and export.
d) Promote integrated and sustainable use and management of natural resources related to
livestock production.
e) Strengthen technical support services, develop and disseminate new technologies.
f) Develop human resources including livestock farmers.
g) Promote production of safe and quality foods of animal origin in order to safeguard
consumers.
h) Promote the use of draught animal power and biogas utilization.
i) Mainstream cross-cutting and cross-sectoral issues such as gender, HIV/AIDS, land and
environment.
11. Livestock development policies, strategies and priorities cont.…..
Policy objective:
• To promote commercial and sustainable production of sheep and goats to meet domestic
demand and export market; enhance food security and incomes.
12. Livestock development policies, strategies and priorities cont.…..
Policy Statements:
(i) The Gov. will support and strengthen technical support services in sheep and goats
production.
(ii) The Gov. will promote inventorization, characterization, evaluation and selection of the
indigenous meat breeds of shoats.
(iii) The Gov. in collaboration with other stakeholders will promote improvement of genetic
potential in the traditional flock.
(iv) Efforts will be undertaken to promote Public-Private Partnership to improve livestock
management and marketing systems.
(vii) The Gov. will sensitize, encourage and promote establishment of sheep and goats
farmers’ organizations.
13. Livestock development policies, strategies and priorities cont.…..
Livestock Sector Development Strategy (LSDS), 2010
• Formulated by MLFD to operationalize the National Livestock Policy (NLP) of 2006
• It is a framework for further coordinated initiatives in the sector
• It seeks to deepen the gains, albeit insufficient, made so far under ASDP
• The issues to be addressed or targeted are grouped into six strategic intervention areas:
(i) Sustainable use of land, water, pastures and rangelands;
(ii) Public/Private sector investments and financing for improvement of livestock value
chain productivity and efficiency (production, marketing and processing);
(iii) Control of livestock diseases and public health;
(iv) Livestock Development Services such as Research, training,extension services, capacity
building, farmer empowerment and related infrastructure;
(v) Cross cutting and Cross-Sectoral Issues; and
(vi) Governance, regulatory and institutional arrangements.
14. Livestock development policies, strategies and priorities cont.…..
The Tanzania Livestock Modenization Innitiative (TLMI), 2015
• Aims to implement the National Livestock Policy (NLP) of 2006 in the context of:
a) The National Five Year Development Plan,
b) Agricultural Sector Development Program (ASDP),
c) KILIMO KWANZA,
d) National Strategy for Growth and Poverty Reduction (NSGRP),
e) Rural Development Strategy (RDS),
f) Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP),
g) Tanzania Development Vision 2025.
Goal – Increase food and nutrition security and food safety, create employment opportunities
and contribute to the national economy, social stability and sustainable enviroment.
15. Livestock development policies, strategies and priorities cont.…..
Purpose – improve the livelihoods of traditional and small holder livestock farmers and
contribution of the sector to the national economy.
Objectives:
Transform the traditional livestock sub-sector into a modern, responsive, sustainable and
environmentally friendly engine for rural development and improved national health and
nutritional standards by:
• Guiding and supporting livestock farmers in technology transfer to equip them with
appropriate knowledge and skills in livestock keeping;
• Delivery of livestock inputs and services;
• Improving market infrastructure and marketing systems for livestock and livestock products;
• Empowering livestock farming communities and the private sector;
• Strengthening national and local government institutions to modernise the livestock sector;
• Streamlining the policy and regulatory environment to provide a conducive environment for
private and public sector investments.
16. What has been done in the area of production system description, characterization and
genetic improvement of the two goat populations
• the strains of SEA goat breed are not well characterised.
• Strains are named after either geographic locations or ethnic groups keeping them.
• Only a few strains (Dodoma, Kigoma and Mtwara, Pare, Sonjo, Gogo, Sukuma) have been
described phenotypically
• Full characterization involving phenotypic, molecular and description of production
environment has been done for Pare, Sonjo, Gogo and Sukuma
• Goat population in Hai district have not been characterized
17. Brief results from production system description,
characterization and genetic improvement of the
two populations
• Pare goats are predominantly white colored
• They are relatively bigger than most of other SEA strains in Tanzania
• Weigh on average 29kg
• Have low twinning ability
• Have good fertility
• The two goats are raised extensively in two districts i.e Same and Mwanga
for Pare white goats and Hai for the other population
• Farmers in the areas practice mixed farming (crop + livestock)
• Goats play very important role in the livelihood of the people in the areas
• They also have other socio cultural roles
18. On-going research and development initiatives on
improvement of the two goat populations
• TALIRI West Kilimanjaro is responsible for conservation of AnGR mainly small ruminants
• Conservation and performance evaluation programs are on going at the station for Pare
white goats among other strains
• There are initiatives involving farmers in conservation and improvement of Pare white
goats in Same district
• Farmers have been trained on good breeding practices and marketing of goats
• There have been initiatives to form farmers’ groups as a step towards establishment of
Pare goat breed society
• Farmers groups can be a good entry point for this project
• In some areas of Same and Hai disticts, crossbreeding programs have been started
• Exotic dairy goats have been introduced for crossing with local
• However, most of these have not been successful due to lack of support and
inadaptability of the exotic to local production environment
19. Future directions in the two goat populations
improvement
• Future programs should focus on improvement of local than
introduction of exotic
• Within population selection
20. Key actors in the two goat population
improvement
• Research institutions
• Local Government authority
• Other organizations
• Individual farmers through their individual efforts
• Religious organizations