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
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
Presented by Brigitte Maass (CIAT), Fred Wassena (CIAT), Julius Bwire (TALIRI), Germana Laswai (SUA), Walter Mangesho (TALIRI) and Abiliza Kimambo (SUA) at the MilkIT Final Project Workshop, Lushoto, Tanzania, 9-10 December 2014
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
Overview of the Tanzanian dairy industry challenges and opportunitiesILRI
Presented by Charles M.D. Mutagwaba (Tanzania Dairy Board) at the CLEANED Project East Africa Stakeholder Consultation on Dairy and Environment Nairobi, Kenya, 18 September 2013
Innovative funding toinclude agri business in ARDFrancois Stepman
This document summarizes discussions from an open space meeting on agro-finance research and learning. It outlines key points on the importance of science, technology and innovation for African agriculture. Private sector partnerships and innovative funding mechanisms were discussed as ways to scale agricultural innovations. Barriers to linking research and the private sector included limited business skills and mistrust. Examples of equity funds, value chain funds, and national research funds from Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Senegal were provided as models for encouraging use of research results. German, Dutch and Rabobank Foundation funding programs supporting food security were also mentioned.
Experience of Cooperatives in Dairy Development in Ethiopia the case of Sela...ILRI
The document summarizes the background, activities, challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned of the Selale Dairy Cooperative Union (SDCU) in Ethiopia. SDCU was established in 2001 with 9 cooperatives and has since expanded to 27 cooperatives and 1,700 members. It collects and sells milk to processors in Addis Ababa. Major challenges include poor infrastructure, lack of education and equipment. Opportunities include proximity to markets and organized cooperatives. Lessons learned are that quality and services increase production, and cooperatives improve bargaining power and experience sharing.
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
Presented by Brigitte Maass (CIAT), Fred Wassena (CIAT), Julius Bwire (TALIRI), Germana Laswai (SUA), Walter Mangesho (TALIRI) and Abiliza Kimambo (SUA) at the MilkIT Final Project Workshop, Lushoto, Tanzania, 9-10 December 2014
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
Overview of the Tanzanian dairy industry challenges and opportunitiesILRI
Presented by Charles M.D. Mutagwaba (Tanzania Dairy Board) at the CLEANED Project East Africa Stakeholder Consultation on Dairy and Environment Nairobi, Kenya, 18 September 2013
Innovative funding toinclude agri business in ARDFrancois Stepman
This document summarizes discussions from an open space meeting on agro-finance research and learning. It outlines key points on the importance of science, technology and innovation for African agriculture. Private sector partnerships and innovative funding mechanisms were discussed as ways to scale agricultural innovations. Barriers to linking research and the private sector included limited business skills and mistrust. Examples of equity funds, value chain funds, and national research funds from Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Senegal were provided as models for encouraging use of research results. German, Dutch and Rabobank Foundation funding programs supporting food security were also mentioned.
Experience of Cooperatives in Dairy Development in Ethiopia the case of Sela...ILRI
The document summarizes the background, activities, challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned of the Selale Dairy Cooperative Union (SDCU) in Ethiopia. SDCU was established in 2001 with 9 cooperatives and has since expanded to 27 cooperatives and 1,700 members. It collects and sells milk to processors in Addis Ababa. Major challenges include poor infrastructure, lack of education and equipment. Opportunities include proximity to markets and organized cooperatives. Lessons learned are that quality and services increase production, and cooperatives improve bargaining power and experience sharing.
Continental Action to Promote Sustainable Livestock Developmentcopppldsecretariat
Presentation from the Livestock Inter-Agency Donor Group (IADG) Meeting 2010. 4-5 May 2010 Italy, Rome IFAD Headquarters.
The event involved approximately 45 representatives from the international partner agencies to discuss critical needs for livestock development and research issues for the coming decade.
[ Originally posted on http://www.cop-ppld.net/cop_knowledge_base ]
Animal health Product development & adoption Partnership organisation
A not-for-profit Public-Private Partnership – registered charity
Sponsored by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and with projects funded by BMGF, DFID and EC.
Pro-poor focus: working with key partners to make a sustainable difference in access to animal health products for poor livestock keepers
Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Studies(IGIDR), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) on
‘Harnessing Opportunities to Improve Agri-Food Systems’ on July 24-25 , 2014 in New Delhi.
The two day conference aims to discuss the agricultural priority of the government and develop a road map to realise these priorities for improved agri food systems.
1. National level – stakeholder processes ongoing or coming soon
2. Donor collaboration – thematic priorities
affirmed by IADG meeting Sept 16-18
followed up by lead agency per theme
Inadequate livestock farmers’ knowledge and skills is one of the limiting factors to the development of the industry. Knowledge and skills are important for quick adoption of appropriate technology, which has been developed and disseminated to livestock farmers.
The Brussels Development Briefing no. 52 on “Food safety: a critical part of the food system in Africa ” took place on 19 September 2018 from 09h00 to 13h00, ACP Secretariat, Brussels 451 Avenue Georges Henri, 1200 Brussels. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with the European Commission (DG DEVCO & DG Health and Food Safety), the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD and the Global Food Safety Partnership.
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.
Summary of key outcomes from the first ACGG Ethiopia innovation platform (IP)...ILRI
Presented by Tekelyohannes Berhanu, South Agricultural Research Institute, at the First ACGG Ethiopia Innovation Platform Meeting, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3-4 August 2015
Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA)jo bitonio
The document summarizes two agri-fishery credit programs run by the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC): (1) Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA), which provides loans of up to PHP 500,000 at 0% interest for young agripreneurs aged 18-30; and (2) Micro and Small Agribusiness Loan Program (AgriNegosyo), which offers loans from PHP 300,000 to PHP 15 million for marginalized farmers and fisherfolk through government financial institutions. Both programs provide capacity building support through training and technical assistance. The document outlines the programs' objectives, eligibility criteria, loan terms and requirements.
Presentation prepared for the 5th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture and the 18th Annual Meeting of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP), Addis Ababa, October 25-28, 2010
Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) were launched in 2011-12 by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation to collectivize small and marginal farmers. The goal was to mobilize about 2.5 lakh farmers into 250 FPOs across India. FPOs provide various services to members like input supply, procurement, packaging, marketing, insurance, and technical support to improve productivity and market access. Challenges in establishing FPOs include raising capital, mobilizing farmers, and gaining technical knowledge of relevant acts and regulations. Two examples provided are of an FPO in Tumkur district marketing unripe bananas for 24 farmers, and an FPO in Chitradurga district marketing
Potential Linked Plan of NABARD and its importance in DCP (District Credit Pl...Dr Dilip Vishnu Deshpande
Potential Linked Plan (PLP) is a unique document prepared by District Development Manager (DDM) NABARD for each district . It gives very useful information about credti flow and potential for development through credit. It is useful for bankers, government, NGOs, students as well as policy makers
Index-insurance to protect pastoralists from drought shocksILRI
Presented by Francesco Fava, ILRI, at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Agro-Livestock Workshop–Climate Risks and Innovation in Conflict affected areas Linked to Agro/Livestock Production, Nairobi, 4 December 2019
This document analyzes producer organizations (POs) and their ability to competitively supply smallholder farmers' products to formal markets like school feeding programs. It develops a framework to evaluate six key areas of PO competitiveness: 1) members' production potential, 2) coverage of core activities, 3) market integration level, 4) financial capacity, 5) efficiency and planning, and 6) human resource support. This framework was used to analyze 14 PO cases, finding diversity in performance. While direct business results were unclear due to data limitations, the analysis provides a picture of PO functions and identifies interventions to strengthen POs for effective participation in formal markets.
HortiLIFE Horticulture Study Tour to Kenya, 16-21 Jan 2017Prech Dorina
The document summarizes key lessons and experiences from SNV Ethiopia's horticulture study tour to Kenya from January 16-20, 2017. The delegation visited various stakeholders including government regulatory bodies, farms, companies and cooperatives. Key lessons for Ethiopia included the importance of a market-led approach, strong public-private partnerships, efficient regulatory frameworks, and technology use in supply chains. Stakeholders shared experiences in areas like production, export, research, and training to promote sector growth and regional trade. The delegates found value in learning best practices from Kenya's experience in horticultural development.
This document discusses the role of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in diversifying crops in India. It notes that India has become a leading producer of many agricultural commodities but now faces challenges of surplus management. The government's policies aim to promote crop diversification, increase farmer incomes, and boost agricultural exports. FPOs can help small farmers gain economies of scale and better market access. The government's FPO policy aims to form 10,000 new FPOs by 2027 to improve farming practices and link farmers directly to export markets. Specific FPO clusters for commodities like oranges, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic and chilies are highlighted in Madhya Pradesh as examples.
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.
Better lives through livestock: ILRI in East Africa focus on dairyILRI
The document discusses opportunities for sustainable dairy development in East Africa through the work of ILRI and its partners.
ILRI's mission is to improve food security and reduce poverty through research on sustainable livestock use. ILRI is conducting research in East Africa to unleash the dairy potential, such as integrated projects in Tanzania (Maziwa Zaidi) and a genetic gains platform (ADGG) in Tanzania and Ethiopia. These projects package profitable and sustainable technologies while building capacity of agribusinesses.
Lessons so far indicate that linkages with agri-entrepreneurs show more promise for technology uptake and productivity gains compared to new farmer groups. Structured skills training and ICT provide opportunities to
Continental Action to Promote Sustainable Livestock Developmentcopppldsecretariat
Presentation from the Livestock Inter-Agency Donor Group (IADG) Meeting 2010. 4-5 May 2010 Italy, Rome IFAD Headquarters.
The event involved approximately 45 representatives from the international partner agencies to discuss critical needs for livestock development and research issues for the coming decade.
[ Originally posted on http://www.cop-ppld.net/cop_knowledge_base ]
Animal health Product development & adoption Partnership organisation
A not-for-profit Public-Private Partnership – registered charity
Sponsored by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and with projects funded by BMGF, DFID and EC.
Pro-poor focus: working with key partners to make a sustainable difference in access to animal health products for poor livestock keepers
Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Studies(IGIDR), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) on
‘Harnessing Opportunities to Improve Agri-Food Systems’ on July 24-25 , 2014 in New Delhi.
The two day conference aims to discuss the agricultural priority of the government and develop a road map to realise these priorities for improved agri food systems.
1. National level – stakeholder processes ongoing or coming soon
2. Donor collaboration – thematic priorities
affirmed by IADG meeting Sept 16-18
followed up by lead agency per theme
Inadequate livestock farmers’ knowledge and skills is one of the limiting factors to the development of the industry. Knowledge and skills are important for quick adoption of appropriate technology, which has been developed and disseminated to livestock farmers.
The Brussels Development Briefing no. 52 on “Food safety: a critical part of the food system in Africa ” took place on 19 September 2018 from 09h00 to 13h00, ACP Secretariat, Brussels 451 Avenue Georges Henri, 1200 Brussels. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with the European Commission (DG DEVCO & DG Health and Food Safety), the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD and the Global Food Safety Partnership.
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.
Summary of key outcomes from the first ACGG Ethiopia innovation platform (IP)...ILRI
Presented by Tekelyohannes Berhanu, South Agricultural Research Institute, at the First ACGG Ethiopia Innovation Platform Meeting, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3-4 August 2015
Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA)jo bitonio
The document summarizes two agri-fishery credit programs run by the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC): (1) Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA), which provides loans of up to PHP 500,000 at 0% interest for young agripreneurs aged 18-30; and (2) Micro and Small Agribusiness Loan Program (AgriNegosyo), which offers loans from PHP 300,000 to PHP 15 million for marginalized farmers and fisherfolk through government financial institutions. Both programs provide capacity building support through training and technical assistance. The document outlines the programs' objectives, eligibility criteria, loan terms and requirements.
Presentation prepared for the 5th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture and the 18th Annual Meeting of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP), Addis Ababa, October 25-28, 2010
Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) were launched in 2011-12 by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation to collectivize small and marginal farmers. The goal was to mobilize about 2.5 lakh farmers into 250 FPOs across India. FPOs provide various services to members like input supply, procurement, packaging, marketing, insurance, and technical support to improve productivity and market access. Challenges in establishing FPOs include raising capital, mobilizing farmers, and gaining technical knowledge of relevant acts and regulations. Two examples provided are of an FPO in Tumkur district marketing unripe bananas for 24 farmers, and an FPO in Chitradurga district marketing
Potential Linked Plan of NABARD and its importance in DCP (District Credit Pl...Dr Dilip Vishnu Deshpande
Potential Linked Plan (PLP) is a unique document prepared by District Development Manager (DDM) NABARD for each district . It gives very useful information about credti flow and potential for development through credit. It is useful for bankers, government, NGOs, students as well as policy makers
Index-insurance to protect pastoralists from drought shocksILRI
Presented by Francesco Fava, ILRI, at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Agro-Livestock Workshop–Climate Risks and Innovation in Conflict affected areas Linked to Agro/Livestock Production, Nairobi, 4 December 2019
This document analyzes producer organizations (POs) and their ability to competitively supply smallholder farmers' products to formal markets like school feeding programs. It develops a framework to evaluate six key areas of PO competitiveness: 1) members' production potential, 2) coverage of core activities, 3) market integration level, 4) financial capacity, 5) efficiency and planning, and 6) human resource support. This framework was used to analyze 14 PO cases, finding diversity in performance. While direct business results were unclear due to data limitations, the analysis provides a picture of PO functions and identifies interventions to strengthen POs for effective participation in formal markets.
HortiLIFE Horticulture Study Tour to Kenya, 16-21 Jan 2017Prech Dorina
The document summarizes key lessons and experiences from SNV Ethiopia's horticulture study tour to Kenya from January 16-20, 2017. The delegation visited various stakeholders including government regulatory bodies, farms, companies and cooperatives. Key lessons for Ethiopia included the importance of a market-led approach, strong public-private partnerships, efficient regulatory frameworks, and technology use in supply chains. Stakeholders shared experiences in areas like production, export, research, and training to promote sector growth and regional trade. The delegates found value in learning best practices from Kenya's experience in horticultural development.
This document discusses the role of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in diversifying crops in India. It notes that India has become a leading producer of many agricultural commodities but now faces challenges of surplus management. The government's policies aim to promote crop diversification, increase farmer incomes, and boost agricultural exports. FPOs can help small farmers gain economies of scale and better market access. The government's FPO policy aims to form 10,000 new FPOs by 2027 to improve farming practices and link farmers directly to export markets. Specific FPO clusters for commodities like oranges, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic and chilies are highlighted in Madhya Pradesh as examples.
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.
Better lives through livestock: ILRI in East Africa focus on dairyILRI
The document discusses opportunities for sustainable dairy development in East Africa through the work of ILRI and its partners.
ILRI's mission is to improve food security and reduce poverty through research on sustainable livestock use. ILRI is conducting research in East Africa to unleash the dairy potential, such as integrated projects in Tanzania (Maziwa Zaidi) and a genetic gains platform (ADGG) in Tanzania and Ethiopia. These projects package profitable and sustainable technologies while building capacity of agribusinesses.
Lessons so far indicate that linkages with agri-entrepreneurs show more promise for technology uptake and productivity gains compared to new farmer groups. Structured skills training and ICT provide opportunities to
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.
Better lives through livestock: ILRI’s livestock research for development app...ILRI
Presented by Boleslaw Stawicki at the Workshop on transforming livelihoods in South Asia through sustainable livestock research and development, Kathmandu, Nepal, 13-14 November 2018
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.
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.
Guiding livestock investments and policy options for sustainable developmentILRI
The document discusses livestock master plans (LMPs) that have been developed for several countries to guide investments and policies for the livestock sector. LMPs developed for Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uzbekistan, and the Indian state of Bihar identified a total of over $1.5 billion in proposed investments. Recent LMPs have used a toolkit originally developed by several international organizations. Upcoming LMPs are planned for Nepal, Guinea, and the Indian state of Odisha. The goal is to influence agricultural investment planning processes and improve livestock sector visibility.
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,
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 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.
Introducing some ILRI and CGIAR activities in EthiopiaILRI
Presented by Siboniso Moyo, Barbara Wieland, Carlo Fadda (Bioversity International), Simon Langan (IWMI), Andrew Mude and Peter Ballantyne at the SDC visit to the ILRI Ethiopia campus, 16 July 2015
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.
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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.
This presentation explores a brief idea about the structural and functional attributes of nucleotides, the structure and function of genetic materials along with the impact of UV rays and pH upon them.
Phenomics assisted breeding in crop improvementIshaGoswami9
As the population is increasing and will reach about 9 billion upto 2050. Also due to climate change, it is difficult to meet the food requirement of such a large population. Facing the challenges presented by resource shortages, climate
change, and increasing global population, crop yield and quality need to be improved in a sustainable way over the coming decades. Genetic improvement by breeding is the best way to increase crop productivity. With the rapid progression of functional
genomics, an increasing number of crop genomes have been sequenced and dozens of genes influencing key agronomic traits have been identified. However, current genome sequence information has not been adequately exploited for understanding
the complex characteristics of multiple gene, owing to a lack of crop phenotypic data. Efficient, automatic, and accurate technologies and platforms that can capture phenotypic data that can
be linked to genomics information for crop improvement at all growth stages have become as important as genotyping. Thus,
high-throughput phenotyping has become the major bottleneck restricting crop breeding. Plant phenomics has been defined as the high-throughput, accurate acquisition and analysis of multi-dimensional phenotypes
during crop growing stages at the organism level, including the cell, tissue, organ, individual plant, plot, and field levels. With the rapid development of novel sensors, imaging technology,
and analysis methods, numerous infrastructure platforms have been developed for phenotyping.
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.
Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...University of Maribor
Slides from talk:
Aleš Zamuda: Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intelligent Systems.
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation
https://www.etran.rs/2024/en/home-english/
What is greenhouse gasses and how many gasses are there to affect the Earth.moosaasad1975
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Deep Behavioral Phenotyping in Systems Neuroscience for Functional Atlasing a...Ana Luísa Pinho
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Investment opportunities in livestock sector in Burkina Faso
1. Investment opportunities in livestock sector in
Burkina Faso
Augustine Ayantunde, ILRI regional representative, West Africa
International Conference on Mid-term Evaluation of the Implementation
of PNDES, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 9–10 July 2018
2. Overview
• About ILRI
• Features of agro-silvo-pastoral systems
• Investment Opportunities
• Potential contribution of ILRI and Partners
3. About ILRI
• ILRI’s three strategic objectives are:
1. with partners, to develop, test, adapt and promote science-based
practices to achieve better lives through livestock.
2. with partners, to provide compelling scientific evidence in ways
that persuade decision-makers that smarter policies and bigger
livestock investments can deliver significant socio-economic,
health and environmental dividends to both poor nations and
households.
3. with partners, to increase capacity among ILRI’s key stakeholders.
• ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium which works for a food-
secure future.
• ILRI’s mission is... to improve food and nutritional security and to
reduce poverty in developing countries through research for
efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock—ensuring better
lives through livestock.
4. ILRI Offices
Main campuses: Nairobi,
Kenya and Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Offices in 14 other countries
About ILRI
5. Features of agro-silvo-pastoral systems
• Multiple production objectives
• Dominated by smallholder farmers
• Mostly extensive with low use of external inputs
• High mobility of the ruminant livestock
• High vulnerability to climatic risks
• Livestock as the main driver of intensification of
the systems
• Varied degree of integration of crop and
livestock production systems
6. Livestock production systems
Livestock production systems follow agro-ecological gradients
Arid zone: Mainly pastoral system with pockets of agro-silvo-
pastoral system
Semi-arid zone: Mainly agro-silvo-pastoral, mixed crop-livestock
systems, and peri-urban livestock system
Sub-humid/humid zone: Mixed crop-livestock systems and peri-
urban system
7. Investment Opportunities
Why does livestock sector need investment?
To bridge productivity gaps – to produce more to feed
rapidly growing population
To sustainably intensify smallholder production systems
To create employment opportunities, particularly for
women and youth
To improve revenue generation from livestock sector e.g.
through livestock export
To strengthen the capacity of key actors in the livestock
value chains
8. Investment opportunities
There is growing demand for animal-source food (meat, milk and egg)
in developing countries driven by rapid population growth,
urbanization and increased income
Source: FAO 2011. Mapping Supply and Demand for animal Source Food to 2030
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Beef Milk Mutton Pork Poultry meat Egg
PercentageGrowth
Percentage growth in demand for livestock products: 2000-2030
Burkina Faso West Africa
9. Investment opportunities
Areas for Investment
1. Production
2. Value addition
3. Exportation
4. Capacity building
Areas of investment opportunities were based on previous studies
by ILRI and partners in Burkina Faso and in the Sahel in general
(Williams et al., 2006; Tamini et al., 2014; Blein et al, 2015 etc.)
10. Investment opportunities - Production
Area Investment opportunity Type of investment
Animal health service -Mass vaccination campaign against
major diseases
-Veterinary products boutique in rural
areas
-Public
-Private
Feed -Forage production
-Rangeland management
-Private
-Public
Breed improvement -Community-based breeding scheme
-Artificial insemination for dairy breeds
-Public
-Public, private
Animal fattening -Fattening enterprises for high value
market
-Private
Market & marketing -Market information systems for
smallholder producers
-Support mechanisms linking
producers and financial institutions
-Public, private
-Public, private
11. Investment opportunities – Value addition
Area Investment opportunity Type of investment
Livestock products -Meat processing: slaughter
house/abbatoir
-Milk conservation & processing
-Poultry meat – packaging/labeling for
supermarkets/local markets
-Private
-Private, public
-Private
Feed -Small/medium scale feed mill -Private
12. Investment opportunities - Exportation
There is a dynamic livestock trade between Burkina Faso and the coastal countries
but mostly informal; Source: Blein et al, 2015 ; Blein & Soulé, 2017
13. Investment opportunities - Exportation
Area Investment opportunity Type of investment
Transport -Transport of live animals (reduces
weight loss by trekking, reduces risk
of theft and attack)
-Public
-Private
Processed meat - Refrigerated truck for processed
meat
- Packaging, grading and labeling
-Private
-Private, public
Access to export market by
smallholder producers
-Support mechanisms/platforms for
better access export market (e.g.
Trade Hub)
-Public, private
Credit -Support mechanisms linking
producers and financial institutions
-Public, private
Export traders profit margin is at least 3 times that of domestic traders for animal
of the same weight and body condition (Williams et al., 2006)
14. Investment opportunities – Capacity building
Area Investment opportunity Type of investment
Animal health service
delivery
-Developing capacities of public
animal health delivery systems
(manpower, infrastructures, research
and extension)
-Public
Animal fattening - Development of animal fattening
business models for smallholder
producers
-Private, public
Breed improvement -Developing capacities in artificial
insemination technique
-Public
Research -Short and long-term training for
researchers
-Public
15. Investment opportunities – Capacity building
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1981 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2014
Spending,Total(millionUSD)
National Agricultural Research Expenditure
Burkina Faso Mali Niger Senegal
Investment in agricultural research requires significant improvement
The graph is based on data from Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (http://www.asti.cgiar.org/),
IFPRI.
16. Potential Contribution of ILRI and partners –
Livestock Master Plan
Purpose of Livestock Master Plan
The Livestock Master Plans seek to inform and motivate
national Government policymakers, private investors, and
development partners (DPs or donors) to invest more in
livestock modernization, by quantitative assessment of:
• the current status of the livestock sector
• long-run potential of the livestock sector to contribute to
national development objectives and UN Sustainable
Development Goals
• priority livestock value chains and investment interventions
(combined technologies and policies) identified to further
modernize the sector
• ROI (returns on investment) tested for alternative
investments (technologies and policies) to help modernize
the sector and contribute to national development
objectives
17. Potential Contribution of ILRI and partners –
Livestock Master Plan
ILRI and partners have carried out the following LMP projects so far:
Ethiopia LMP Project – completed a Livestock Sector Analysis (LSA),
and Livestock Master Plan (LMP) with BMGF funding; World Bank
now developing US$170 million sector investment
Tanzania LMP Project – herd and sector model, LSA and LMP
funded by BMGF; now integrating LMP into 5-year national
development plan
Rwanda LMP Project – LSA and LMP funded by FAO for Gov’t. of
Rwanda 5-year national development plan
Uzbekistan LMP Project – first phase LMP has informed a World
Bank US$150 million sector investment
Bihar, India – informing an Indian US$ 1 billion 5-year sector
development investment
Discussing with Governments and DPs in Africa: Uganda, Kenya,
Republic of Congo, Guinea and The Gambia; in South Asia: other
states in India and Nepal
18. Key messages
1. Unprecedented demand for animal-source food, will
continue to soar in developing countries
2. The growing demand for livestock products provides
great investment opportunities in livestock sector to
increase productivity, income and generate
employment opportunities
3. Livestock Master Plan can provide clear roadmaps
for investment in livestock sector
19. This presentation is licensed for use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence.
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