Search Results - "Ségou"

Capacity building to NARES and private sector in RiceAdvice Lite deployment and validation in irrigated and rainfed lowlands in Mali by Ahouanton, K., Dossou-Yovo, E.R.

“…The demonstration trials occurred in 100 farmers’ fields equally distributed in rainfed and irrigated systems of the regions of Sikasso and Segou. Next steps include monitoring the trials during critical stages, ensuring the accurate application of the protocol, and supporting data collection to validate the RiceAdvice Lite tool for scaling up in Mali.…”
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Report on capacity building in scaling on Systems of Rice intensification (SRI) to produce more rice with less water by Suh, Neville N, Diawara, Bandiougou, Dossou-Yovo, Elliott

“…Participants were encouraged to disseminate the knowledge and information gained during the training with other actors participating in rice value chain activities in Sikasso, Segou, Koulikoro regions, and beyond.…”
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Adoption and Impact of Crop Diversification in Rice-Based Systems on Farmer’s income, yield, and food security in Mali by Diallo, Aboubacar, Suh, Neville, Dossou-Yovo, E. R

“…It targeted 4,013 rice farmers (1,657 males and 2,356 females) in vulnerable regions like Sikasso, Segou, and Koulikoro. The project provided capacity-building workshops, field demonstrations, and extension services to promote diversification. …”
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Capacity building of women farmers organizations in the local fabrication and operation of GEM parboiler by Diabate, Fatoumata, Mujawamariya, Gaudiose, Dossou-Yovo, E. R

“…In 2024, 260 women from six rice parboiling organizations across five sites (Ségou, Niono, Sikasso, Sélingue, and Baguineda) received training to enhance their technical and soft skills in using GEM technology. …”
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National partners and champion smallholder farmers in Mali adopt a community-based breeding program for local goats by Tebourbi, Ons, Rekik, Mourad, Getachew, Tesfaye, Haile, Aynalem, Sow, Ahmadou, Zannou, Olivier, Dione, Michel, Marshall, Karen

“…o Until now, two CBBPs were established in two villages, namely Siguidolo Wéré and Noukoula in Ségou cercle. The establishment of a third CBBP in Sikasso cercle is now being discussed. …”
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Are perception and adaptation to climate variability and change of cowpea growers in Mali gender differentiated? by Diarra, Fatimata Bintou, Ouédraogo, Mathieu, Zougmoré, Robert B., Partey, Samuel T., Houessionon, Prosper, Mensa, Amos

“…This study determined the differences in the perception and choice of adaptation strategies between men and women farmers in Cinzana in the Segou region of Mali. The study used questionnaire interviews involving 260 farmers (49% women) and focus group discussions for data collection. …”
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Training and technical backstopping in the use of RiceAdvice technology by Guindo, Samuel, Dossou-Yovo, Elliott Ronald

“…The Training, co-organized by the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture and Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), was held on 10 – 11 June 2021 at the Segou office, Mali. There was in total 21 participants, including 6 female from five CEMA. …”
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Interactive maps of drought risk areas for efficient targeting of CSA and CIS packages by Mathieu, Renaud, Yeggina, Pavan Kumar, Teja, Charan, Murugesan, Deiveegan, Akpoffo, Marius, Dossou-Yovo, Elliott Ronald, Gatti, Luca

“…The study was carried out in the Sikasso and Segou regions, which are key agricultural production areas in Mali. …”
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Impact of digital platforms for disseminating climate information services on rice yield, farmers' income and food consumption in Mali by Diallo, Aboubacar, Suh, Neville, Dossou-Yovo, Elliott

“…Conducted between 2021 and 2025, the study employed a clustered randomized control trial (cRCT) design across the Sikasso, Koulikoro, and Ségou regions to assess the impacts of digital CIS platforms—such as WhatsApp, phone calls, SMS, and radio—on farmers’ rice yields, incomes, and food security. …”
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Résumé des résultats des enquêtes de base niveau ménage : site de Cinzana, Mali Décembre 2011 L. Diakité, K. Sissoko, R. Zougmoré, B. Traoré, M. Amadou, A.S. Moussa, W. Forch, by Diakite, L., Sissoko, Keffing, Zougmoré, Robert B., Traoré, B., Amadou, M., Moussa, Abdoulaye S., Förch, Wiebke, Garlick, C., Ochieng, S., Kristjanson, Patricia M., Thornton, Philip K.

“…Ce rapport présente les résultats des enquêtes de base conduites au niveau des ménages de sept villages du site de Cinzana (région de Ségou, Mali) dans le cadre du programme de recherche du CGIAR sur le Changement Climatique, l’Agriculture et la Sécurité Alimentaire. …”
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Towards gender-informed adaptation planning in the Sudanian zone of Mali Analysis of climate change vulnerability by Magassa, Mariame, Partey, Samuel T., Houessionon, Prosper, Dembélé, Siaka, Ouédraogo, Mathieu, Zougmoré, Robert B.

“…This study compared the vulnerabilities of male (MHHH) and female household heads (FHHH) in the Sudanian zone of Mali using Cinzana in the Segou region as a case study. We used semi-structured questionnaire interviews and focus group discussions for data collection. …”
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Report on Capacity Building in the Scaling of Off-Season Crop Diversification and Integrated Pests and Disease Management in Mali: Training Workshop Report by Suh, Neville, Doumbia, Salif, Kone, Yaya, Dossou-Yovo, Elliott

“…Twenty-six participants attended the training sessions, including extension agents and lead farmers from 14 organizations and structures in Sikasso, Segou, and Koulikoro regions. The training also included 4 female participants. …”
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Revitalizing cultivation and strengthening the seed systems of fonio and Bambara groundnut in Mali through a community biodiversity management approach by Sidibé, Amadou, Meldrum, Gennifer, Coulibaly, Harouna, Padulosi, Stefano, Traoré, Issa, Diawara, Gaoussou, Sangaré, Rokiatou Adja, Mbosso, Charlie

“…The research involved six communities in Ségou and Sikasso regions. Multiple varieties of fonio (10–12) and Bambaragroundnut (8–12) were established indiversity fields in each site over 2 years where farmers engaged in experiential learning over the crop cycle. …”
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AICCRA validation report: Piloting and validating the Climate Security Sensitivity Scoring Tool (CSST): Evidence from the field on the climate security sensitivity of the climate s... by Sarzana, Carolina, Samake, Oumar B, Jaquet, Stéphanie

“…A one-day workshop in Ségou, Mali was organized to test the results of the Climate Security Sensitivity Tool (CSST) and reflect on the reliability of its recommendations. …”
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Interactive maps of flooding risk areas for efficient targeting of CSA and CIS packages by Mathieu, Renaud, Yeggina, Pavan Kumar, Teja, Charan, Murugesan, Deiveegan, Akpoffo, Marius, Dossou-Yovo, Elliott Ronald, Gatti, Luca

“…Historical flood and flood indicator maps spanning from 2018 to 2022 were generated using multi-temporal Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite images covering the Sikasso and Segou regions, recognized as significant agricultural production areas in Mali. …”
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Engaging women in microfinance: A qualitative study of the Programme de Microfinance Rural in Mali by Margolies, Amy, Heckert, Jessica, Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S.

“…The Programme de Microfinance Rural (PMR) was implemented in the rural, impoverished regions of Koulikoro, Kayes, Ségou, Sikasso and Mopti in Mali with support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). …”
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Dynamic Business Plan for a High-Performance Feed Pelleting Project in Sikasso, Mali by Idoudi, Zied, Rudiger, Udo, sow, ahmadou

“…In 2024, the CGIAR research initiative known as SAPLING launched two innovative feed processing units in Mali – in Farakala (Sikasso) and Baroueli (Segou). These state-of-the-art units were co-designed and locally produced to strengthen farmer organisations and establish multi stakeholder innovation platforms (MSIPs). …”
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Report on capacity building in the scaling of drought-tolerant varieties, RiceAdvice app, mechanization, and climate information services in Mali by Suh, Neville, Diallo, Aboubacar, Diarra, Ba Afoussatou, Minindiou, Samuel, Dossou-Yovo, Ronald

“…Participants included lead farmers from agricultural cooperatives, extension agents, researchers from government and non-government organizations, and other actors engaged in climate change issues in the rice value chain from Sikasso, Segou, and Koulikoro regions. This report presents the progress made from the capacity-building initiative to promote the scaling of CSA and CIS technologies in Mali. …”
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Gender-based barriers hindering the uptake of CSA and CIS technologies in rice production systems in Mali by Diabate, Fatoumata, Eissler, Sarah, Mujawamariya, Gaudiose, Bryan, Elizabeth, Dossou-Yovo, Elliott, Ringler, Claudia, Aminou, Arouna

“…It is based on qualitative data collected from 12 circles in five rice growing regions in Mali (Ségou, Sikasso, Koulikoro, Dioila, and San) among 35 key informant interviews (KIIs) held with 259 respondents (171 men and 88 women), and 40 sex-disaggregated focus group discussions (FGDs), that engaged 348 farmers (180 men and 168 women). …”
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Global changes, livestock and vulnerability: the social construction of markets as an adaptive strategy by Gautier, D., Locatelli, Bruno, Corniaux, C., Alary, Véronique

“…We apply the framework in a case study in the region of Niono and Ségou in the Niger Inner delta in Mali. Results show that livestock producers and traders have changed their livestock‐raising and marketing strategies in response to the challenges faced by livestock producers and the emerging market opportunities. …”
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