Africa

A team of researchers investigating chicken diseases in Ethiopia has discovered that there is far greater genetic diversity in that seemingly...

A recent study of the 'Contributions of livestock-derived foods to nutrient supply under changing demand in low- and middle-income countries'...

According to the study, the attainment of a common ground is realized by recognizing the diverging views of stakeholders and the basics of...

On 29–30 August 2018, the Rangelands Initiative of the International Land Coalition will host a discussion forum on rangelands at the Global...

For your viewing and listening pleasure, here are two short video 'stories' by two great agricultural-research-for-development storytellers....

This study by researchers working with the African Chicken Genetic Gains (ACGG) project in Ethiopia reviewed literature on the socio-economic,...

Driven by rising incomes, demand for animal-source foods in Africa and Asia is expected to increase up to 200% by 2030. Efficient crop and...

Farmer feedback workshops carried out in Nandi and Bomet counties in Kenya addressed various challenges faced by dairy smallholders. Based on...

Driven by population growth, urbanization and rising incomes, demand for livestock products in Africa and Asia may increase by 200% by 2030....

Agricultural ecologist Ian Scoones has some important and thoughtful things to say about the science and media publications promoting the recent '...

Through the voices of seven Africa RISING implementing partners from Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, Tanzania and Zambia; we get insights about...

A new report from Africa RISING—Footprints of Africa RISING Phase I (2011–2016)—summarizes the achievements of the project's first phase....

A team of researchers at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are testing Napier, Rhodes and Brachiaria grasses for cattle feed, and...

The publication ‘Footprints of Africa RISING Phase I (2011-2016)’ tracks back the activities, outputs and outcomes of the first phase of the...

In March 2018, ILRI Nairobi hosted a one-day stakeholder workshop to disseminate research findings of two dairy projects in Kenya.

Animal health scientists attending a symposium on infectious diseases advocated for a One Health approach to tackling the challenge of infectious...

The 2018 World Prize for Integrated Development has been awarded to Mrs Graça Machel for her significant social justice achievements and tireless...

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