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Kyrkogårdsrekreation : problem, möjligheter och utvecklingsområden by Hansson, Emma

The Mulino at Maccarese: IPGRI & plant genetic resources in Italy by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute

“…The area around us, Maccarese, has developed a rich agricultural heritage since being drained in the 1920s, and the booklet is illustrated with old photographs of the people and the place.…”
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A change of mindset: policies that involve communities in the management of forests improve conservation of fruit diversity by Hom, S., Hedge, N., Lamers, H., Sthapit, B.

“…This flyer gives good insight into the value of agricultural biodiversity, how it is maintained and used successfully in the field, and how it contributes to the livelihoods and well-being of many rural households. The UNEP/GEF-funded project identified these policy changes and the efforts and active role of the Village Forest Committees as a ‘good practice of diversity management’ that is selected for further strengthening and dissemination.…”
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Application of genetic markers to forest tree species: Draft report to IPGRI of the project Developing Decision-making Strategies on priorities for conservation and use of forest g... by Namkoong, G., Koshy, M.P.

“…In general, forest trees can be categorized as totally wild species , trees of economic importance (both un- or semi- domesticated species) and lastly, model forest trees, which are being intensively managed through tree breeding.…”
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Desertification and Climate Change in Africa by African Group of Negotiators Expert Support

“…Desertification and climate change affect gender disproportionately, with women and youth being the most affected. Without implementation of adequate measures, climate change will exacerbate the vulnerability to desertification among dryland populations in Africa. …”
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Livestock sector investment and policy toolkit (LSIPT): Making responsible decisions by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement, International Livestock Research Institute

“…The toolkit enables a shift from the traditional approach centred on livestock production to one that focuses on households and human well-being with the goal of poverty reduction.…”
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Report on in vitro propagation from the Bh16 collection of Urochloa humidicola from seed by Florián, David, Castiblanco, Valheria

“…The procedure of disinfection and in vitro sowing of a set of materials corresponding to the BH16 group of Urochloa humidicola was carried out at CIAT headquarters, with this it was possible to establish In Vitro plants without high percentages of contamination by fungi or bacteria, in addition to finding that the use of sulfuric acid for scarification procedures before sowing generates germination results similar to those that would be obtained in silica sand. This being a significant and pioneering advance in the standardization of In Vitro propagation methods for U. humidicola.…”
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A reality check for digital agricultural extension tool development and use by Adewopo, Julius, McCampbell, M., Mwizerwa, C., Schut, Marc

“…This article unfolds the experiential learnings from a digital innovation project focusing on surveillance and control of a major banana disease in East Africa which is being piloted in Rwanda.…”
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Mobile phone technology for increasing banana productivity among smallholder farmers in Uganda by Tinzaara, William, Oyesigye, Elias, Bocquet, Christophe, Arkin, Jamie, Johnson, Vincent

“…The assesses the level of mobile phone use in Ugandan agricultural extension, and to establish the extent to which mobile phone Viamo’s 3-2-1 service, hosted by Airtel Uganda, was being accessed and how the facility can be improved to boost banana productivity.…”
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Theories of Change: Modest radicalism or passive revolution? by Lane, Richard

“…An initial pilot phase then lead to ToC being adopted throughout the CRP. After outlining the general approach to ToC and their specific usage in CCAFS, this paper re-conceptualises and broadly problematises the ToCs approach in order highlight its potential or otherwise to enable transformative change in order to ask: what kind of future is imagined? …”
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Leveraging Agriculture for Nutrition in South Asia (LANSA) research influences nutrition-sensitivity of Bangladesh National Food Policy and Country Investment Plans by CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health

“…The Bangladesh National Food Policy and Country Investment Plans over three years (2015-17) made direct reference to Leveraging Agriculture for Nutrition in South Asia (LANSA) research, with the focus in the next phase being on nutrition-sensitive food systems.…”
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Uptake and use of gender research approaches and tools from the project “GENNOVATE” by agriculture researchers worldwide by CGIAR Research Program on Maize

“…Findings from this work are being taken up by international and national agricultural researchers and impacting how they how they target, plan and realize their research work to better reach men, women and youth.…”
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The Government of Uganda adopts PIM recommendations to improve a nationwide program aimed at involving citizens towards effective public service delivery by CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets

“…The findings and recommendations of the study are being used to increase the program’s cost-effectiveness and inclusivity, potentially affecting millions of citizens throughout the country.…”
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Feasibility study of integrating maternal nutrition interventions in existing maternal, newborn and child health services by CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health

“…Findings helped inform the relevance and adoptability of BCC strategies that are currently being used in Alive & Thrive. Developed tools for a nested cohort study for collecting objective measures of the key outcomes (maternal weight gain during pregnancy, consumption of iron folic acid (IFA) and calcium supplements, diet diversity)…”
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Stepwise approach for formulating Kenya's country-level target goals for elimination of taenia solium taeniosis/cysticercosis (one of the top ranked foodborne parasitic hazards glo... by CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health

“…Kenya's National Action Plan includes this stepwise approach, which is being implemented as an approach at national level and down to local government. …”
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High throughput phenotyping methods allowing breeding of Brachiaria and Panicum grasses for the ability of Biological Nitrification Inhibition by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…Different phenotyping methods were developed and standardized to measure the phenomenon of Biological Nitrification Inhibition from a compregensive perspective (soil, roots, microbes) in tropical grasses, at first, the methods were developed for Brachiaria grasses but currently are being used for other pastures such as Panicum and legumes.…”
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Improved conceptual framework based on the International Model for Policy Analysis of Agricultural Commodities and Trade (IMPACT) version 3 to assess environmental impacts in Lives... by CGIAR Research Program on Livestock

“…Feed was clearly identified as being the key link between the economic and environmental models.…”
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Leveraging on multi-utility waterbodies to sustainably produce aquatic foods in India by Shenoy, Neetha, Dubey, Sourabh Kumar

“…The government of Odisha has set a unique example by using adaptive governance strategies to manage community waterbodies through aquatic farming. Despite not being as well protected by law or policy as other waterbodies, ponds offer environmentally friendly answers to some of the most significant issues associated with water management and climate change.…”
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High-level dialogue deliberated solutions for gender equality and climate resilience in Africa by Wong, Madeline

“…At the same time, women are essential for transforming food systems that increase resilience, food and nutrition security and well-being for entire communities. That was the key message delivered at the 1st high-level dialogue on gender and climate change in Africa at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi, Kenya, on 12 October 2022, convened by CGIAR’s Gender Equality (HER+) initiative, designed to address gender challenges in Global South food systems affected by climate change.…”
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Database On Central Policies & Schemes In Food, Land & Water Sector Of India by Taneja, Garima, Mitra, Archisman

“…In this regard, a flagship report on Central policies & schemes in Food, land & water sector of India, is currently being prepared. As a part of the report,the initial step is to create a database of relevant policies within FLW sectors, with information on budget allocation, main objectives & specific activities, impact areas etc.…”
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