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Insights into the genetic architecture of complex traits in Napier grass (Cenchrus purpureus) and QTL regions governing forage biomass yield, water use efficiency and feed quality traits

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Weight gain and enteric methane production of cattle fed on tropical grasses

Productivity and feed quality performance of Napier grass (Cenchrus purpureus) genotypes growing under different soil moisture levels

Genetic integrity and diversity in Urochloa brizantha collection maintained in the ILRI Forage Genebank

ILRI’s feeds and forages program trains Ethiopian agricultural researchers on forage seed production

SAPLING initiative’s stakeholder consultation proposes priority activities for northwest Vietnam

Government and partners celebrate achievements in increasing dairy productivity in Burundi

EnviroCow: Reducing feed costs and GHG emission in smallholder dairy cattle in SSA

Local governance of natural resources for community stabilization in Central Mali (Kedo Diren)

Regional integrated agricultural development project in the great lakes (PRDAIGL)