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Farmer-to-farmer approach offers solutions to improve the efficiency of agricultural extension services in Kenya

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Developing forages to reduce the environmental impact of livestock in sub-Saharan Africa and increase their productivity

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New study assesses disease risk perceptions of wild meat at the border of Kenya and Tanzania

Nurturing young scientists to inform agricultural development, food security and nutrition policies in Kenya

ILRI’s scientists receive the African Academy of Science and Royal Society FLAIR Fellowship

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A tour of ILRI’s forage demo plots showcasing climate-smart livestock feed solutions

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Fifty years of innovation: Celebrating ILRI Ethiopia

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ILRI partners in KSh 3.66B global project to curb livestock methane with natural breeding solutions

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Mudavadi says gov't to grow agriculture to Ksh.3.9 trillion in five years

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Hooves vs. habitats: Striking a sustainable balance between livestock and the environment is crucial to Africa’s future

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How science solutions are saving Africa’s livestock and livelihoods

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ILRI joins $27.4m initiative to reduce methane from livestock

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