Tags: livelihoods

ILRI News on livelihoods

11 Jun 2021

New chicken genetic gains project to transform smallholder chicken farming in Southeast Asia

A new International Livestock Research Institute ( ILRI )-led initiative to improve smallholder chicken production in Southeast Asia has been launched. The Asian Chicken Genetic Gains , or AsCGG, project will increase access to locally acceptable, adapted and highly productive chickens and avail...

Chi NguyenRegional Communications Officer for East and Southeast Asia

Policies, institutions and livelihoods

24 May 2021

The Kenya Livestock Master Plan process initiated to enhance sustainable development and investment in the sector

The Kenya livestock sector supports the livelihoods of a significant part of the population and is key to attaining food and nutrition security in the country. The sector contributes approximately 12 per cent to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 42 per cent to agricultural GDP. It is...

Judy KimaniCommunications and Knowledge Management Specialist

ILRI Asia blog

27 Apr 2021

ILRI launches livestock research for development programs in Nepal

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has officially launched its programs in Nepal. Bimal Kumar Nirmal, acting secretary in Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), officially launched ILRI’s livestock research programs in the country on 23 April 2021 at...

Chi NguyenRegional Communications Officer for East and Southeast Asia

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Publications on livelihoods

Report

Published2021

Community-based approach for the control of gastrointestinal parasites under smallholder sheep farming systems

Book Chapter

Published2021

ILRI Projects on livelihoods

Jan 2021Dec 2021

Silvopastoralism and welfare of animals in Borana

Silvopastoralism is a form of agroforestry that involves integrating trees, forage and the grazing of domesticated animals in a mutually beneficial way. This project will develop site-specific action plans to strengthen silvopastoralism and its value chain integrating management of dry forests,...

Jan 2020Dec 2021

Synergies of animal welfare and agroforestry to benefit farming systems in Ethiopia

Agroforestry, the integration of trees into agriculture, is a promising agricultural method for facing the challenges of climate change. Trees and shrubs hold enormous potential for improving livestock management by providing diverse fodder, protection from wind and heat, more resilient grazing...

Jan 2020Dec 2022

Genome-wide association study in indigenous poultry breeds and varieties

Objective To assess diversity of Indian breeds in comparison with tropically adapted exotic chicken breeds To identify Indian breeds specific candidate signature of selection for adaptive and productivity traits To design and develop SNP chip for Indian chicken breeds Methods For conducting...

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Tags: livelihoods

ILRI News on livelihoods

New chicken genetic gains project to transform smallholder chicken farming in Southeast Asia

The Kenya Livestock Master Plan process initiated to enhance sustainable development and investment in the sector

ILRI launches livestock research for development programs in Nepal

Publications on livelihoods

Community-based approach for the control of gastrointestinal parasites under smallholder sheep farming systems

Food security and capacity development: The ILRI experience

Leveraging livestock to combat malnutrition: Perspectives from East Africa

Plan directeur d’investissement de l’élevage

Livestock Investment Master Plan

Better lives through livestock: ILRI in East Africa - Focus on dairy

ILRI Projects on livelihoods

Silvopastoralism and welfare of animals in Borana

Synergies of animal welfare and agroforestry to benefit farming systems in Ethiopia

Genome-wide association study in indigenous poultry breeds and varieties