Poster prepared by Yasinta Muzanila, Wanjiru Gichohi, Seetha Anitha and Patrick Okori for the Africa RISING ESA Project Review and Planning Meeting, Lilongwe, Malawi, 3–5 October 2018.
Improving nutrition and health status of Tanzanian children through improved ...africa-rising
This study aimed to improve nutrition status of children in Tanzania through improved complementary foods and nutrition education. Nutritious complementary food formulations were introduced utilizing locally available cereals and legumes. Nutrition education on complementary feeding practices and food safety focusing on reducing aflatoxin contamination through proper post-harvest handling methods. Evidence showed reduced underweight and wasting in children consuming the improved foods. Household dietary diversity and food safety also improved. The technologies were scaled up through training caregivers, mother-to-mother education, field days and agricultural shows. Integration with health and education sectors and involvement of more agencies is proposed to further scale out the strategies.
This document discusses food science and nutrition. It defines food science as applying various sciences to produce, process, package and distribute nutritious, safe foods. It describes the roles of food scientists, various food industries and government regulation. It discusses food labeling requirements and the complex system involved in getting food from farms to stores to consumers. It also covers nutrition science and the importance of a balanced diet according to the food pyramid guidelines.
Florence-Mutua, Johanna Lindahl, and Delia Randolph
WEBINAR
Catalyzing the Use of Aflatoxin Control Technologies in Kenya and Ghana
NOV 26, 2019 - 09:00 AM TO 11:00 AM EST
Pathways to improved nutrition in the Ethiopian Highlands africa-rising
Poster prepared by Kalpana Sharma, Zelalem Lema, Tesfaye Hailu, Kindu Mekonnen and Mariama Fofanah for the Africa RISING Ethiopia Review and Planning Meeting, Addis Ababa, 29-30 November 2016
Skills development in supplementary feeding for small ruminantsafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Salifu, S., Ayantunde, A. and Avornyo, F.K. for the AfrIca RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 30 March–1 April 2016
Makiko Yoshida and Ajinomoto Co
Side Event: How Japan’s know-how can help address food and nutrition challenges in the developing world
Tokyo Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit 2021
NOV 30, 2021
Improving nutrition and health status of Tanzanian children through improved ...africa-rising
This study aimed to improve nutrition status of children in Tanzania through improved complementary foods and nutrition education. Nutritious complementary food formulations were introduced utilizing locally available cereals and legumes. Nutrition education on complementary feeding practices and food safety focusing on reducing aflatoxin contamination through proper post-harvest handling methods. Evidence showed reduced underweight and wasting in children consuming the improved foods. Household dietary diversity and food safety also improved. The technologies were scaled up through training caregivers, mother-to-mother education, field days and agricultural shows. Integration with health and education sectors and involvement of more agencies is proposed to further scale out the strategies.
This document discusses food science and nutrition. It defines food science as applying various sciences to produce, process, package and distribute nutritious, safe foods. It describes the roles of food scientists, various food industries and government regulation. It discusses food labeling requirements and the complex system involved in getting food from farms to stores to consumers. It also covers nutrition science and the importance of a balanced diet according to the food pyramid guidelines.
Florence-Mutua, Johanna Lindahl, and Delia Randolph
WEBINAR
Catalyzing the Use of Aflatoxin Control Technologies in Kenya and Ghana
NOV 26, 2019 - 09:00 AM TO 11:00 AM EST
Pathways to improved nutrition in the Ethiopian Highlands africa-rising
Poster prepared by Kalpana Sharma, Zelalem Lema, Tesfaye Hailu, Kindu Mekonnen and Mariama Fofanah for the Africa RISING Ethiopia Review and Planning Meeting, Addis Ababa, 29-30 November 2016
Skills development in supplementary feeding for small ruminantsafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Salifu, S., Ayantunde, A. and Avornyo, F.K. for the AfrIca RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 30 March–1 April 2016
Makiko Yoshida and Ajinomoto Co
Side Event: How Japan’s know-how can help address food and nutrition challenges in the developing world
Tokyo Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit 2021
NOV 30, 2021
This document provides an overview of traditional and processed foods in India. It discusses consumer trends toward healthier diets and lifestyles. Non-communicable diseases are increasing in India. A balanced, healthy diet and lifestyle can help reduce NCDs. Traditional foods are nutritious but diversity has decreased due to selection for appearance and yield. Processed foods can help meet the food demands of India's growing population through increased shelf life and convenience, though care must be taken to retain nutrients. Reducing fat, salt, and sugar in processed foods can make them healthier options. Functional foods also present opportunities. A balanced approach is needed to tackle nutritional transitions in India through both traditional and processed foods.
Food-to-food fortification- Benefits and Constraintsinewtrition
the strategic approach to fight undernourishment and ensure food security
Food and health are garnering increasing attention especially since 2020. Customer awareness and education is playing a huge role on what is put on the shelves by the food industry and how it is processed. The need for clean labels, fresh ingredients and immunity-boosting products is escalating. Bridging provision of nutritious and clean foods is the key to strengthening food security. Here is where food fortification plays a huge role. Food fortification is the process of adding essential micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace elements) to food to make up for the nutrients that are absent or not present in significant amounts keeping in mind that the risk to one’s health is minimal. However, the focus is now shifting to one of the most clean food-based strategies that springs off but differs from conventional food fortification, known as food-to-food fortification (FtFF).
What is food-to-food fortification?
According to Kruger et al., food-to-food fortification is the addition of micronutrients-dense food(s) to a recipe (household level) or food formulation (food industry level) or the replacement of micronutrient- poor/antinutrient-rich ingredients, to substantially increase the amount of bioavailable micronutrients(s), with the aim of improving the micronutrient status of populations where the intake of bioavailable micronutrients is inadequate. In simpler words, taking an already micronutrient dense food and adding it to a staple food (vehicle) will provide a final product with highly bioavailable nutrient rich food. It is different from conventional fortification. In conventional fortification, the addition of a particular ingredient or a premix of micronutrients results in the increase in micronutrient content and bioavailability. However, in FtFF, the micronutrients are added via a food naturally rich in that micronutrient. There are certain substances in these fortifiers such as organic acids that act as natural enhancers in elevating the bioavailability of the micronutrient of interest. Food-to-food fortification offers benefits and constraints which need to be well understood before integrating it into any strategy. For any additional information and insights, please do not hesitate to reach out to Raphaelle using this email address info@inewtrition.com
Day 3 - Johnson and Harris - Reflections on Gender and Ag-Nutrition Pathways Ag4HealthNutrition
This document summarizes discussions from a workshop on integrating gender considerations into agriculture and nutrition research. It outlines several pathways through which agricultural research could potentially impact nutrition outcomes, such as increasing production and income which could lead to improved food consumption, health care access, and maternal nutrition. The document also provides an example of how gender issues could be considered in the theory of change for developing vitamin A-enriched maize in Zambia. Key questions discussed include how research programs expect their outputs to contribute to nutrition, identifying gender issues along that pathway, and opportunities for gender research.
Effect of nutrition education and milk processing on nutritional status of un...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Khumbo Mango, Agnes Mwangwela, Zione Kalumikiza and Vincent Mlotha for the Africa RISING ESA Project Review and Planning Meeting, Lilongwe, Malawi, 3–5 October 2018.
The C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at Michigan State University works to promote sustainable food systems through applied research and outreach. Their goals include improving access to locally produced food. Some of their current activities include supporting farm to school programs, farmers markets, season extension techniques, and youth agricultural education. The group has played a key role in establishing farm to school programs in Michigan, conducting the first farm to school survey in 2004 and convening meetings that helped form the Michigan Farm to School Coalition.
The C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at Michigan State University works to promote sustainable food systems through applied research and outreach. Their goals include improving access to locally produced food. Some of their current activities include supporting farm to school programs, farmers markets, season extension techniques, and youth agricultural education. The group has played a key role in establishing farm to school programs in Michigan, conducting the first farm to school survey in 2004 and convening meetings that helped form the Michigan Farm to School Coalition.
Improving nutritional outcome of children in Tanzania and Malawi africa-rising
Poster prepared by S. Anitha, Y. Muzanila, A. Mwangwela, A. Abass and P. Okori for the Africa RISING Science for Impact Workshop, Dar es Salaam, 17-19 January 2017
Evidence-Based Agricultural Policy Formulation for Improved Nutrition by Akht...ifpri_dhaka
This document outlines a proposed research project to evaluate the impacts of different modalities for making agriculture in Bangladesh more nutrition-sensitive and empowering for women. The project would test six approaches using a randomized controlled trial methodology. Outcome indicators would measure impacts on incomes, dietary diversity, nutritional status, and women's empowerment. The goal is to identify effective policies and investments to strengthen links between agriculture, nutrition, and gender equality in Bangladesh.
Food fortification is the process of adding essential micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace elements) to food to make up for the nutrients that are absent or not present in significant amounts.
Bridging the provision of nutritious and clean foods is the key to strengthening food security. That is where #foodfortification plays a huge role.
Importance of Food Technology: Today & Tomorrow in Telangana State Dr. Poshadri Achinna
The document discusses the importance of food technology in Telangana State, India. It notes that food technology offers sustainable livelihoods and economic development for rural communities by benefiting farmers through higher yields and returns, consumers through greater access to safe and affordable food varieties, and the overall economy through new business and employment opportunities. It also highlights that Telangana has diverse agricultural resources but wastes 20-30% of food due to lack of processing infrastructure, and that skilled professionals are needed to develop the food processing sector and meet governmental objectives.
This document summarizes a study comparing dairy ration formulation using a least-cost formulation (LCF) approach versus a multi-objective formulation (MOF) approach. The study was conducted in collaboration with Egerton University, the Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya, and Fika Systems Limited. The MOF approach integrated production, economic, and policy goals while the LCF only considered ingredient costs. A software program was developed and validated using on-farm feeding trials with 12 dairy cows. Results showed the MOF approach produced higher milk yields and quality, lower manure phosphorus levels, and similar feed costs compared to the LCF approach. The MOF approach represents an innovative shift from a single objective formulation to a multiple objective approach.
Wellness and Agriculture for Life Advancement (WALLA)jehill3
This document summarizes a food security program in Malawi called Wellness and Agriculture for Life Advancement (WALA). The program aimed to reduce food insecurity for over 214,000 households. Key activities included improving maternal and child health, smallholder farming, and community capacity. The program was implemented by several organizations and involved conservation agriculture, village savings and loans, and direct food assistance. Lessons learned stressed the importance of clear targeting, planning, understanding of synergies between sectors, and monitoring mechanisms to promote integration across activities and organizations.
Scope and significance of food processing industry in IndiaVaradKadre1
The document discusses the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India. It notes that the industry provides vital linkages between agriculture and manufacturing by processing raw ingredients. It is estimated at $130 billion and expected to attract investment. Key factors driving future growth include rapid urbanization and changing diets and reducing food waste. The government has implemented several schemes to develop the sector such as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana and Mega Food Parks Scheme. The food processing sector is one of the largest in the world and expected to reach $535 billion by 2025-26.
eOrganic Dairy Team OREI project overviewDebra Heleba
This project aimed to develop technical training and support materials for agricultural service providers and farmers in certified organic dairy production systems through online resources and regional learning hubs. The project would create various training materials including articles, videos, webinars and online courses to deliver to over 500 service providers and farmers. Regional learning hubs would serve as gathering places for farmers and service providers to access information and materials as co-learners.
Opportunities and challenges for marketing of organic products in indiaSAMEER LAKHANI
To give brief overview of Organic Agriculture.
To study advantages and disadvantages of Organic Farming.
To study the Global and Indian scenario of Organic Products.
To find out the companies dealing in Organic Products.
To study the market scenario of Organic Products in India
To study the SWOT analysis of Organic Products in India.
To find out the opportunities and challenges of Organic Product In India
Performance of indigenous guinea fowls (numidameleagris) fed direct-fed micro...africa-rising
Poster prepared by G.K. Sarfo, A. Larbi, A. Donkoh and J.A. Hamidu for the AfrIca RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 30 March–1 April 2016
Shenggen Fan
SPECIAL EVENT
Transforming Agriculture: Experiences and Insights from Brazil and Beyond
Co-Organized by IFPRI and Embrapa
MAY 15, 2018 - 12:15 PM TO 01:45 PM EDT
Implementing community-based nutrition intervention through farmer-to-farmer ...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Christopher Mutungi, Audifas Gasper, Mateete Bekunda and Adebayo Abass for the IITA Board of Trustees Annual Spring Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, 6 - 10 May 2019.
Nutrition: Africa RISING science, innovations and technologies with scaling p...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Shawkat Begum, Kalpana Sharma, Kindu Mekonnen, Zelalem Lema, Tesfaye Hailu and Mariama Fofanah for the Africa RISING Science for Impact Workshop, Dar es Salaam, 17-19 January 2017
This document provides an overview of traditional and processed foods in India. It discusses consumer trends toward healthier diets and lifestyles. Non-communicable diseases are increasing in India. A balanced, healthy diet and lifestyle can help reduce NCDs. Traditional foods are nutritious but diversity has decreased due to selection for appearance and yield. Processed foods can help meet the food demands of India's growing population through increased shelf life and convenience, though care must be taken to retain nutrients. Reducing fat, salt, and sugar in processed foods can make them healthier options. Functional foods also present opportunities. A balanced approach is needed to tackle nutritional transitions in India through both traditional and processed foods.
Food-to-food fortification- Benefits and Constraintsinewtrition
the strategic approach to fight undernourishment and ensure food security
Food and health are garnering increasing attention especially since 2020. Customer awareness and education is playing a huge role on what is put on the shelves by the food industry and how it is processed. The need for clean labels, fresh ingredients and immunity-boosting products is escalating. Bridging provision of nutritious and clean foods is the key to strengthening food security. Here is where food fortification plays a huge role. Food fortification is the process of adding essential micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace elements) to food to make up for the nutrients that are absent or not present in significant amounts keeping in mind that the risk to one’s health is minimal. However, the focus is now shifting to one of the most clean food-based strategies that springs off but differs from conventional food fortification, known as food-to-food fortification (FtFF).
What is food-to-food fortification?
According to Kruger et al., food-to-food fortification is the addition of micronutrients-dense food(s) to a recipe (household level) or food formulation (food industry level) or the replacement of micronutrient- poor/antinutrient-rich ingredients, to substantially increase the amount of bioavailable micronutrients(s), with the aim of improving the micronutrient status of populations where the intake of bioavailable micronutrients is inadequate. In simpler words, taking an already micronutrient dense food and adding it to a staple food (vehicle) will provide a final product with highly bioavailable nutrient rich food. It is different from conventional fortification. In conventional fortification, the addition of a particular ingredient or a premix of micronutrients results in the increase in micronutrient content and bioavailability. However, in FtFF, the micronutrients are added via a food naturally rich in that micronutrient. There are certain substances in these fortifiers such as organic acids that act as natural enhancers in elevating the bioavailability of the micronutrient of interest. Food-to-food fortification offers benefits and constraints which need to be well understood before integrating it into any strategy. For any additional information and insights, please do not hesitate to reach out to Raphaelle using this email address info@inewtrition.com
Day 3 - Johnson and Harris - Reflections on Gender and Ag-Nutrition Pathways Ag4HealthNutrition
This document summarizes discussions from a workshop on integrating gender considerations into agriculture and nutrition research. It outlines several pathways through which agricultural research could potentially impact nutrition outcomes, such as increasing production and income which could lead to improved food consumption, health care access, and maternal nutrition. The document also provides an example of how gender issues could be considered in the theory of change for developing vitamin A-enriched maize in Zambia. Key questions discussed include how research programs expect their outputs to contribute to nutrition, identifying gender issues along that pathway, and opportunities for gender research.
Effect of nutrition education and milk processing on nutritional status of un...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Khumbo Mango, Agnes Mwangwela, Zione Kalumikiza and Vincent Mlotha for the Africa RISING ESA Project Review and Planning Meeting, Lilongwe, Malawi, 3–5 October 2018.
The C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at Michigan State University works to promote sustainable food systems through applied research and outreach. Their goals include improving access to locally produced food. Some of their current activities include supporting farm to school programs, farmers markets, season extension techniques, and youth agricultural education. The group has played a key role in establishing farm to school programs in Michigan, conducting the first farm to school survey in 2004 and convening meetings that helped form the Michigan Farm to School Coalition.
The C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at Michigan State University works to promote sustainable food systems through applied research and outreach. Their goals include improving access to locally produced food. Some of their current activities include supporting farm to school programs, farmers markets, season extension techniques, and youth agricultural education. The group has played a key role in establishing farm to school programs in Michigan, conducting the first farm to school survey in 2004 and convening meetings that helped form the Michigan Farm to School Coalition.
Improving nutritional outcome of children in Tanzania and Malawi africa-rising
Poster prepared by S. Anitha, Y. Muzanila, A. Mwangwela, A. Abass and P. Okori for the Africa RISING Science for Impact Workshop, Dar es Salaam, 17-19 January 2017
Evidence-Based Agricultural Policy Formulation for Improved Nutrition by Akht...ifpri_dhaka
This document outlines a proposed research project to evaluate the impacts of different modalities for making agriculture in Bangladesh more nutrition-sensitive and empowering for women. The project would test six approaches using a randomized controlled trial methodology. Outcome indicators would measure impacts on incomes, dietary diversity, nutritional status, and women's empowerment. The goal is to identify effective policies and investments to strengthen links between agriculture, nutrition, and gender equality in Bangladesh.
Food fortification is the process of adding essential micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace elements) to food to make up for the nutrients that are absent or not present in significant amounts.
Bridging the provision of nutritious and clean foods is the key to strengthening food security. That is where #foodfortification plays a huge role.
Importance of Food Technology: Today & Tomorrow in Telangana State Dr. Poshadri Achinna
The document discusses the importance of food technology in Telangana State, India. It notes that food technology offers sustainable livelihoods and economic development for rural communities by benefiting farmers through higher yields and returns, consumers through greater access to safe and affordable food varieties, and the overall economy through new business and employment opportunities. It also highlights that Telangana has diverse agricultural resources but wastes 20-30% of food due to lack of processing infrastructure, and that skilled professionals are needed to develop the food processing sector and meet governmental objectives.
This document summarizes a study comparing dairy ration formulation using a least-cost formulation (LCF) approach versus a multi-objective formulation (MOF) approach. The study was conducted in collaboration with Egerton University, the Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya, and Fika Systems Limited. The MOF approach integrated production, economic, and policy goals while the LCF only considered ingredient costs. A software program was developed and validated using on-farm feeding trials with 12 dairy cows. Results showed the MOF approach produced higher milk yields and quality, lower manure phosphorus levels, and similar feed costs compared to the LCF approach. The MOF approach represents an innovative shift from a single objective formulation to a multiple objective approach.
Wellness and Agriculture for Life Advancement (WALLA)jehill3
This document summarizes a food security program in Malawi called Wellness and Agriculture for Life Advancement (WALA). The program aimed to reduce food insecurity for over 214,000 households. Key activities included improving maternal and child health, smallholder farming, and community capacity. The program was implemented by several organizations and involved conservation agriculture, village savings and loans, and direct food assistance. Lessons learned stressed the importance of clear targeting, planning, understanding of synergies between sectors, and monitoring mechanisms to promote integration across activities and organizations.
Scope and significance of food processing industry in IndiaVaradKadre1
The document discusses the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India. It notes that the industry provides vital linkages between agriculture and manufacturing by processing raw ingredients. It is estimated at $130 billion and expected to attract investment. Key factors driving future growth include rapid urbanization and changing diets and reducing food waste. The government has implemented several schemes to develop the sector such as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana and Mega Food Parks Scheme. The food processing sector is one of the largest in the world and expected to reach $535 billion by 2025-26.
eOrganic Dairy Team OREI project overviewDebra Heleba
This project aimed to develop technical training and support materials for agricultural service providers and farmers in certified organic dairy production systems through online resources and regional learning hubs. The project would create various training materials including articles, videos, webinars and online courses to deliver to over 500 service providers and farmers. Regional learning hubs would serve as gathering places for farmers and service providers to access information and materials as co-learners.
Opportunities and challenges for marketing of organic products in indiaSAMEER LAKHANI
To give brief overview of Organic Agriculture.
To study advantages and disadvantages of Organic Farming.
To study the Global and Indian scenario of Organic Products.
To find out the companies dealing in Organic Products.
To study the market scenario of Organic Products in India
To study the SWOT analysis of Organic Products in India.
To find out the opportunities and challenges of Organic Product In India
Performance of indigenous guinea fowls (numidameleagris) fed direct-fed micro...africa-rising
Poster prepared by G.K. Sarfo, A. Larbi, A. Donkoh and J.A. Hamidu for the AfrIca RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 30 March–1 April 2016
Shenggen Fan
SPECIAL EVENT
Transforming Agriculture: Experiences and Insights from Brazil and Beyond
Co-Organized by IFPRI and Embrapa
MAY 15, 2018 - 12:15 PM TO 01:45 PM EDT
Implementing community-based nutrition intervention through farmer-to-farmer ...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Christopher Mutungi, Audifas Gasper, Mateete Bekunda and Adebayo Abass for the IITA Board of Trustees Annual Spring Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, 6 - 10 May 2019.
Nutrition: Africa RISING science, innovations and technologies with scaling p...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Shawkat Begum, Kalpana Sharma, Kindu Mekonnen, Zelalem Lema, Tesfaye Hailu and Mariama Fofanah for the Africa RISING Science for Impact Workshop, Dar es Salaam, 17-19 January 2017
"Empowering Women as Key drivers of Food System Change Lindiwe Majele Sibanda...ExternalEvents
"www.fao.org/about/meetings/sustainable-food-systems-nutrition-symposium
The International Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition was jointly held by FAO and WHO in December 2016 to explore policies and programme options for shaping the food systems in ways that deliver foods for a healthy diet, focusing on concrete country experiences and challenges. This Symposium waas the first large-scale contribution under the UN Decade of Action for Nutrition 2016-2025. This presentation was part of Parallel session 3.3: Empowering women as key drivers of food system change"
A4NH – Presentation for Discussion with Donors and Partners – June 2013CGIAR
The document outlines the research portfolio and focus areas of the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH). It discusses accelerating research in areas like food safety, value chains, policy processes, and nutrition-sensitive landscapes. Key outputs include developing biofortified crops, understanding the effects of agriculture on nutrition and health, and evaluating integrated agriculture and nutrition programs to identify effective approaches that can be scaled up. Metrics and indicators are proposed to measure impacts on diet quality, disease exposure, empowerment, and cross-sector policies and investments from A4NH interventions.
Mainstreaming gender and nutrition into agricultural extension servicesFaith Okiror
This document discusses mainstreaming gender and nutrition into agricultural extension services in Uganda. It begins with an introduction to Uganda's agricultural sector and policies related to agriculture, food, and nutrition security. It then covers linkages between agriculture and nutrition, challenges to gender and nutrition in agricultural extension, and the role of extension workers in addressing these issues. Practical approaches discussed include promoting enterprise mixes for regular income, producing diverse nutrient-rich foods, protecting the environment, considering gender and family needs, and promoting water, sanitation and hygiene practices. The document provides examples and recommendations for extension workers to integrate these approaches into their work.
This document discusses innovations needed to reshape food systems in Asia for human and planetary health. It notes that while malnutrition has decreased, multiple burdens persist and goals are not on track. Comprehensive research and policy, institutional, and technological innovations are imperative. Reforms like subsidizing nutritious foods, social protection programs, reducing food loss, empowering women, and new crop varieties and production methods can help achieve nutrition and sustainability goals. Coordinated action across sectors with strong institutions is critical to accelerating progress.
The document summarizes Thailand's experience in addressing malnutrition from the 1980s to present. Key points include:
1) Thailand successfully reduced undernutrition in the 1980s through multisectoral policies and community-based actions focused on improving nutrition of vulnerable groups.
2) More recently, overnutrition and non-communicable diseases have emerged as major challenges due to lifestyle changes and increased processed food consumption.
3) In 2008, Thailand established the National Food Committee to coordinate multisectoral food and nutrition policies and strategies through a Strategic Framework for Food Management.
The document discusses challenges to human nutrition and planetary health, noting that over 800 million people are hungry globally and over 2 billion people are overweight or obese. It argues that food system innovations in the Global South will be critical to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals of a healthy humanity and planet. Some proposed innovations include investing in yield-enhancing and climate-resilient technologies, alternative proteins, big data analytics, and farmer-led innovations. It also suggests policy innovations like eliminating subsidies for unhealthy foods and promoting nutritious, sustainable diets.
Livestock-derived foods and the first 1000 days: The essential role of livest...ILRI
Presentation by Boitshepo Giyose, Klaus Kraemer, Lora Iannotti, Maya Stewart, Osman Dar and Silvia Alonso at a side event at the 45th session of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security, Rome, Italy, 15–19 October 2018.
This document discusses veterinary communication for development. It covers several topics:
1. The global context of veterinary science where hundreds of millions rely on livestock for their livelihoods. Livestock contribute significantly to agricultural GDP in developing countries.
2. A project in Vietnam that created a blueprint for sustainable smallholder pig production, using participatory approaches like questionnaires with farmers.
3. The use of participatory video where farmers created their own film about farming practices to teach each other, and participatory photography to assess long-term impacts of projects.
This document summarizes strategies for transforming agri-food systems in Asia and the Pacific to improve human and planetary health. It finds that multiple burdens of malnutrition persist in the region and progress is not on track to meet SDG targets. Reshaping agri-food systems through policies, institutions, technologies, and cross-sector collaboration is crucial. Specific recommendations include reforming subsidies and taxes to incentivize nutritious foods, strengthening women's empowerment and land rights, investing in nutrition-sensitive technologies, and using evidence from projects like one examining food systems in Papua New Guinea to inform policy.
The proposed research aims to develop composite dairy foods utilizing underutilized milk by-products and minor crops like pearl millet and barley to address malnutrition. The objectives are to develop technologies to process whey, skim milk and crops into functional foods; validate the health benefits of the foods; and assess the commercial feasibility through industry linkages. The consortium includes NDRI, CIPHET and an NGO to develop innovations like processing technologies, crop varieties, equipment and low-cost complementary foods with validated nutritional profiles to commercialize through entrepreneurs.
1) The document discusses mainstreaming nutrition into CAADP (Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme) by integrating nutrition goals and actions into agricultural strategies and policies.
2) Key outcomes of FAO's CAADP Nutrition Capacity Development Initiative included 16 West African countries, 15 East/Central African countries, and 10 Southern African countries developing nutrition roadmaps.
3) The MALABO Declaration committed to reducing stunting to under 10% and underweight to under 5% by 2025 through increasing agricultural productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and improving nutrition.
Role of livestock extension in the food security scenario of India- Dr.Subin ...KVASU
Livestock extension plays an important role in ensuring food security in India. It transfers technologies from research stations to farmers to increase livestock production and productivity. Various government agencies and non-government organizations are involved in livestock extension to educate farmers, empower women, and enhance human resource development. Strengthening livestock extension services can further improve the livestock sector and help address issues of poverty and food insecurity.
This document discusses food and nutrition security challenges and opportunities in smallholder farming systems. It notes that most of the world's poor live in rural areas and depend on smallholder farms. Ensuring sustainable food supply is challenging given issues like climate change. Smallholder farms are important for growth and poverty reduction. The document discusses strategies like promoting sustainable agriculture practices and women's empowerment to enhance food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers. It also examines challenges they face and opportunities to address issues like low productivity, lack of infrastructure and policy support.
The document discusses the status of food and nutrition security in Kenya. It finds that over 10 million Kenyans suffer from chronic food insecurity and malnutrition, with nearly 30% of children stunted. It also notes a double burden of malnutrition, with rising rates of overweight and obesity. The impacts of malnutrition include increased mortality, healthcare costs, and reduced productivity. The document outlines several national policies and strategies aimed at improving food and nutrition security and the roles of various actors. It also profiles Kenyatta University and its programs related to agriculture and food/nutrition, recommending ways it can better address food security challenges through coordination, curriculum improvements, and community engagement.
Africa RISING project implementation and contribution in Ethiopia. Presented at Africa RISING close-out event.
24-25 January 2023
ILRI campus- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The document summarizes a field visit by Africa RISING CGIAR partners to sites in Ethiopia where they are implementing their new SI-MFS initiative. It describes some innovative farmers in the Lemo and Doyogena districts who have adopted integrated crop-livestock-NRM practices promoted by Africa RISING, including using protein-rich legume fodder trees, energy-rich grasses, and soil and water conservation practices. It also highlights the challenges of water shortage and disease, and the potential for the new SI-MFS initiative to build on the success stories and learning from Africa RISING farmers.
This document summarizes planned and ongoing agricultural research activities and studies in the Ethiopian highlands for 2022. It discusses field activities related to livestock feed and forage development as well as crop varietal selection. It also outlines planned, ongoing, and completed studies on topics like gender and scaling assessments. The document notes legacy products to be developed and capacity building efforts. It describes plans to broadcast livestock innovations through local radio and concludes with noting the planned closure of the Africa Research project in Ethiopia in early 2023.
Haimanot Seifu provided a communications update on the Africa RISING program in the Ethiopian Highlands. Key activities before the program ends this year include producing extension manuals, policy briefs, a special journal issue, and a photo book. Surveys are also ongoing regarding gender, monitoring impacts, spillover effects, and scaling. Africa RISING is partnering with AICCRA on workshops, surveys, training modules, and broadcasting feed and forage technologies on local radio stations. A new initiative called SI-MFS involving mixed farming systems in 6 countries was also launched in May to run initially for 3 years from 2022-2024. Support is needed from CKM for legacy products, facilitating
Technique de compostage des tiges de cotonnier au Mali-Sudafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Moumini Guindo, Bouba Traoré, Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu, and Alou Coulibaly for the 13th Symposium of the Malian Society of Applied Sciences (MSAS), 01 July – 05 August 2022.
Flux des nutriments (N, P, K) des resources organiques dans les exploitations...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Moumini Guindo, Bouba Traoré, Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu, and Alou Coulibaly for the 13th Symposium of the Malian Society of Applied Sciences (MSAS), 01 July 1 – 05 August 2022.
The Africa RISING project in Ethiopia's highlands had the goals of improving food security, gender equality, nutrition, income, and capacity building through sustainable intensification research from 2012-2022. It worked in four regions, implementing tested interventions like improved crops, fertilizers, and mechanization. Over 360,000 households directly benefited from validated technologies in phase two, while over 30,000 people participated in training. The project supported graduate students, published research, and faced challenges like COVID-19 and funding issues before planning its exit strategies.
Eliciting willingness to pay for quality maize and beans: Evidence from exper...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Julius Manda, Adane Tufa, Christopher Mutungi, Arega Alene, Victor Manyong and Tahirou Abdoulaye for the IITA Social Science Group Virtual Meeting, 7 December 2021.
The woman has no right to sell livestock: The role of gender norms in Norther...africa-rising
Presented by Kipo Jimah and Gundula Fischer (IITA) at the virtual conference on Cultivating Equality: Advancing Gender Research in Agriculture and Food Systems, 12-15 October 2021
This document summarizes two assessments conducted by Africa RISING on sustainable intensification and return on investment from 2011-2020. It finds that:
1) The total value of direct benefits to farmers was $74.6 million, while the total project cost was $15.9 million, resulting in a return on investment of 469%.
2) An assessment of progress towards sustainable intensification analyzed households by total production per hectare and compared indicators across five domains. It found that more intensified households showed improved scores in agricultural production, economics, environment, human welfare, and social indicators.
3) A focus on assessments at the woreda (district) level provided insights into differences between communities and guidance for
The document summarizes the results of a nutrition assessment study and lessons learned from it. The study aimed to identify how Africa RISING interventions contributed to household nutrition. It used a qualitative research approach with key informant interviews and focus group discussions in Ethiopia. The results showed that the interventions helped to produce and consume a more diverse and nutritious diet, generate income, and improve knowledge of food production and preparation. However, diet diversity remained low and certain nutrient-rich foods were still limited. Key lessons were that technical nutrition support needs frequent follow-ups, and engaging community leaders and husbands is important for influencing mothers' nutrition practices.
The document discusses plans for scaling assessment of Africa RISING interventions. It notes that Africa RISING's second phase focused on scaling approaches through recruiting scaling partners, training of trainers, multi-stakeholder meetings, and research backstopping. The assessment aims to document scaling practices, identify areas for increased support, and develop an exit strategy as the program period concludes. It will use ILRI's scaling framework over six months to provide a technical report and scientific paper.
This document summarizes a presentation on conducting on-farm trials at scale using crowdsourcing. It discusses the benefits and challenges of traditional on-farm trials, and proposes a solution using digital platforms and farmer participation. Farmers would receive random combinations of varieties to test on their own farms and provide rankings. Data would be collected and analyzed to provide feedback to farmers. The approach aims to increase representation while reducing costs compared to traditional on-farm trials. It outlines 10 steps for implementation, including defining varieties, designing projects, recruiting farmers, preparing packages, data collection, analysis and discussion.
Contribution of Africa RISING validated technologies, nutrition-education interventions to household nutrition and participatory nutrition-education need assessment with seasonal food availability in Amhara, Oromia and SNNP regions of Ethiopia
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.
hematic appreciation test is a psychological assessment tool used to measure an individual's appreciation and understanding of specific themes or topics. This test helps to evaluate an individual's ability to connect different ideas and concepts within a given theme, as well as their overall comprehension and interpretation skills. The results of the test can provide valuable insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, creativity, and critical thinking skills
The use of Nauplii and metanauplii artemia in aquaculture (brine shrimp).pptxMAGOTI ERNEST
Although Artemia has been known to man for centuries, its use as a food for the culture of larval organisms apparently began only in the 1930s, when several investigators found that it made an excellent food for newly hatched fish larvae (Litvinenko et al., 2023). As aquaculture developed in the 1960s and ‘70s, the use of Artemia also became more widespread, due both to its convenience and to its nutritional value for larval organisms (Arenas-Pardo et al., 2024). The fact that Artemia dormant cysts can be stored for long periods in cans, and then used as an off-the-shelf food requiring only 24 h of incubation makes them the most convenient, least labor-intensive, live food available for aquaculture (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021). The nutritional value of Artemia, especially for marine organisms, is not constant, but varies both geographically and temporally. During the last decade, however, both the causes of Artemia nutritional variability and methods to improve poorquality Artemia have been identified (Loufi et al., 2024).
Brine shrimp (Artemia spp.) are used in marine aquaculture worldwide. Annually, more than 2,000 metric tons of dry cysts are used for cultivation of fish, crustacean, and shellfish larva. Brine shrimp are important to aquaculture because newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii (larvae) provide a food source for many fish fry (Mozanzadeh et al., 2021). Culture and harvesting of brine shrimp eggs represents another aspect of the aquaculture industry. Nauplii and metanauplii of Artemia, commonly known as brine shrimp, play a crucial role in aquaculture due to their nutritional value and suitability as live feed for many aquatic species, particularly in larval stages (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021).
The ability to recreate computational results with minimal effort and actionable metrics provides a solid foundation for scientific research and software development. When people can replicate an analysis at the touch of a button using open-source software, open data, and methods to assess and compare proposals, it significantly eases verification of results, engagement with a diverse range of contributors, and progress. However, we have yet to fully achieve this; there are still many sociotechnical frictions.
Inspired by David Donoho's vision, this talk aims to revisit the three crucial pillars of frictionless reproducibility (data sharing, code sharing, and competitive challenges) with the perspective of deep software variability.
Our observation is that multiple layers — hardware, operating systems, third-party libraries, software versions, input data, compile-time options, and parameters — are subject to variability that exacerbates frictions but is also essential for achieving robust, generalizable results and fostering innovation. I will first review the literature, providing evidence of how the complex variability interactions across these layers affect qualitative and quantitative software properties, thereby complicating the reproduction and replication of scientific studies in various fields.
I will then present some software engineering and AI techniques that can support the strategic exploration of variability spaces. These include the use of abstractions and models (e.g., feature models), sampling strategies (e.g., uniform, random), cost-effective measurements (e.g., incremental build of software configurations), and dimensionality reduction methods (e.g., transfer learning, feature selection, software debloating).
I will finally argue that deep variability is both the problem and solution of frictionless reproducibility, calling the software science community to develop new methods and tools to manage variability and foster reproducibility in software systems.
Exposé invité Journées Nationales du GDR GPL 2024
Unlocking the mysteries of reproduction: Exploring fecundity and gonadosomati...AbdullaAlAsif1
The pygmy halfbeak Dermogenys colletei, is known for its viviparous nature, this presents an intriguing case of relatively low fecundity, raising questions about potential compensatory reproductive strategies employed by this species. Our study delves into the examination of fecundity and the Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) in the Pygmy Halfbeak, D. colletei (Meisner, 2001), an intriguing viviparous fish indigenous to Sarawak, Borneo. We hypothesize that the Pygmy halfbeak, D. colletei, may exhibit unique reproductive adaptations to offset its low fecundity, thus enhancing its survival and fitness. To address this, we conducted a comprehensive study utilizing 28 mature female specimens of D. colletei, carefully measuring fecundity and GSI to shed light on the reproductive adaptations of this species. Our findings reveal that D. colletei indeed exhibits low fecundity, with a mean of 16.76 ± 2.01, and a mean GSI of 12.83 ± 1.27, providing crucial insights into the reproductive mechanisms at play in this species. These results underscore the existence of unique reproductive strategies in D. colletei, enabling its adaptation and persistence in Borneo's diverse aquatic ecosystems, and call for further ecological research to elucidate these mechanisms. This study lends to a better understanding of viviparous fish in Borneo and contributes to the broader field of aquatic ecology, enhancing our knowledge of species adaptations to unique ecological challenges.
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.
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.
ESPP presentation to EU Waste Water Network, 4th June 2024 “EU policies driving nutrient removal and recycling
and the revised UWWTD (Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive)”
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
Assuming spherical symmetry and weak field, it is shown that if one solves the Poisson equation or the Einstein field
equations sourced by a topological defect, i.e. a singularity of a very specific form, the result is a localized gravitational
field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
spherical shell without any underlying mass. Moreover, a large-scale structure which exploits this solution by assembling
concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
light in the same manner as an equipotential (isothermal) sphere. Thus, the need for dark matter or modified gravity theory is
mitigated, at least in part.
Improving nutrition and health status of Tanzanian children through improved complementary foods
1. Improving nutrition and health status of Tanzanian children through improved
complementary foods
Yasinta Muzanila1
, Wanjiru Gichohi2
, Seetha Anitha2
, Patrick Okori2
1
Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
Challenges & Study objective
Prevalence of stunting in Dodoma (45.2%) is higher than the national
average (35.0%)
Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre recommends support to community-
based programs to ensure optimal and appropriate complementary
feeding practices
Main study objective was therefore: To improve the nutrition status of
children 6-23 months through improved complementary foods that utilize
locally available cereals and legumes
This poster is licensed for use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence.
September 2018
We thank farmers and local partners in Africa RISING sites for their contributions to this work. We also acknowledge the
support of all donors which globally support the work of the CGIAR centers and their partners through their
contributions to the CGIAR system
Introduced technologies
Nutritious complementary food formulations (Table 1)
Nutrition education (Table 1)
Improved food safety focusing on aflatoxin contamination (Graph 1)
Proper Post-harvest crop handling methods (Graph 1)
Evidence
Prevalence of underweight and wasting reduced by consumption of
improved nutritious complementary food
(Table 2)
Improved household dietary diversity (Table 2)
Improved food safety (Graph 1)
Increased proportion of mothers using proper Post-harvest crop handling
methods (Graph 1) which improves nutrition & health as well as socio
economic development
Complementary food promotes utilization of pigeon pea which ultimately
rumps up local consumption and reduces overdependence on export markets
(Table 1).
Approaches of taking the technologies to scale
Direct training to household caregivers (n=300)
Facilitation of caregivers to give mother to mother training (n=300)
Field days (n= 600) and Agricultural Shows (n=1000)
Proposals for the future
Integration of education and health sectors to scale out
strategies
Widen scope of agencies involved particularly development
agencies
Table 1. Complementary food composition
Table 2. Improved child nutritional status
Ingredients Food Group Quantity Nutrient category
Maize Cereal 273 g Carbohydrate
Finger Millet Cereal 273 g Ca, Fe, Mg & Zn
Soya bean Legume 273 g Protein
Pigeon pea Legume 181 g Protein
Amaranth Green leafy
vegetable
50 grams Fe & Zn
Carrot Vitamin A rich
vegetable
50 grams Vitamin A
Iodized Salt Condiments For taste Iodine
Vegetable Oil Fats and Oil A table spoon Fat
SI Indicator Nutrition Education in Complementary Food
Recipe Preparation
Human (Nutrition) Baseline Endline % Change
Dietary diversity
(number of food
groups consumed)
2 5 +150
Underweight (%) 20 0 -100
Stunting (%) 31 31 -
Wasting (%) 7 0 -100
Proportionundertakingactivitycapturedin
survey(%)
Graph 1: Changes in farmer knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP)
awareness on AFB1
Partners