Search Results - "learning"

Shamba Shape Up survey of access and use by Burra, Dharani Dhar, Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando, Galgallo, Diba, Bhamra, Saranjeet Kaur

“…However, one of the key learnings from developing content is whether the episodes are actionable or not. …”
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Characterization and quantification of different indigenous chicken production, feeding and management systems in Babati District by International Livestock Research Institute

“…The objective of the study was characterization and quantification of different indigenous chicken production, feeding and management systems in Babati District. To learn more about this dataset, please visit the ILRI Datasets Portal http://data.ilri.org/portal/dataset/baseline-dataset…”
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Social networks and Indian farmers’ demand for agricultural custom hire services by Magnan, Nicholas, Spielman, David J., Lybbert, Travis J., Gulati, Kajal, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, International Food Policy Research Institute, International Livestock Research Institute, International Rice Research Institute, WorldFish

“…It is difficult to tell who influences farmers’ adoption decisions, and whether farmers use the same technologies as others in their network because they learn from or mimic each other or because they share similar characteristics and circumstances. …”
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Technical Assistance of the Alliance of Bioversity International and International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) to Agricultural Productivity & Climate Resilience Enhancem... by Ogou, Anani, Kagabo, Desire, Ouedraogo, Mathieu, Sogbui, Caroline Makamto, Laderach, Peter

“…It highlights the main achievements and results obtained during the past two years; the lessons learned from the implementation of CIAT's technical assistance, and the way forward.…”
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Food systems, food safety and One Health by Grace, Delia

“…Considerable progress has occurred with the management of these conditions in high-income settings; some of the lessons learned there can also be applied in low- and middle-income countries.…”
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Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture (IAA) Systems in Cairo by Sbaay, Ashraf, Shaheen, Hussam, Mosbah, Menna, Nasr-Allah, Ahmed

“…A total of 72 participants attended the workshop sessions, which included a mix of input presentations and interactive discussions focused on case studies and lessons learned. The participants represented a diverse range, including medium-scale farmers, producers, NGOs,…”
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Bundling Climate Smart Solutions with and for women smallholder farmers in Ghana by Obeng Adomaa, Faustina

“…Climate smart interventions need to address he peculiar needs of men, women and other vulnerable groups in order to build climate resilience of communities. Building of learnings from 2021-2023, this Info Note presents bundled climate solutions developed with and for women farmers to address the challenges of groudnut, cowpea and sweet potato production in Ghana. …”
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Policy coherence in food, land, and water systems: a comparative analysis of policy flagship reports for Nigeria, Egypt, Colombia, India, Kenya, and Laos by Sanchez Ramirez, Juan Carlos, Nicol, Alan, Eldabbagh, Fayrouz

“…The key findings of the reports are divided based on the type of coherence, country focus, and emerging trends and lessons learned.…”
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Innovation, sustainability and climate action: This is how the AgriLAC Resiliente initiative is progressing in Guatemala by Arce Gomez, Daniela, Borrayo, Andrea Surama

“…Through participatory spaces for exchange and analysis, territorial and institutional actors have shared progress, lessons learned, and results from 2023 and 2024, with an emphasis on the adoption of climate-smart practices and gender and social inclusion approaches. …”
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Participatory modelling of community forest landscape by Vanclay, J.K., Prabhu, Ravi, Sinclair, Fergus L.

“…This special issue of journal describes the evolution of FLORES from a concept to a series of models calibrated for diverse locations, and documents lessons learned. This simulation modelling approach addresses interdisciplinary issues, where people are strongly interacting with forest resources. …”
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Realizing the promise of neglected and underutilized species: Policy Brief by Bioversity International, Rudebjer, P.G., Meldrum, G., Padulosi, S., Hall, R., Hermanowicz, E.

“…Drawing on the lessons learned from the 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) in September 2013 in Ghana and other recent initiatives, this policy brief highlights key roles of NUS in addressing five critical development challenges: conservation of agricultural biodiversity; agricultural and rural development; climate change; food and nutrition security; and gender, culture and empowerment of women. …”
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Farming challenges in North Alego, Kenya by Braslow, Juliet, Okolo, Wendy

“…Through a 6 day process facilitated by Juliet Braslow (CIAT) and Wendy Okolo (CIAT), the farmers learned video techniques, interviewing skills, and developed the story they wanted to share with their community, local leaders, and the world. …”
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Mobilizing diversity: establishment of the first two community seedbanks in South Africa’s smallholder farming areas by Vernooy, Ronnie, Sthapit, B.R., Tjikana, Thabo T., Dibiloane, A., Maluleke, Nkat Lettie, Moila, P., Phora, G.

“…Contributing farmers have agreed on the functions and governance and management structures of the community seedbanks, and have learned about seed registration, and seed selection, treatment, storage and maintenance.…”
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Role of science research in Agricultural Transformation by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…Chief Forngueh Alangeh R.C., Chairman of CAADP Non-State Actors Coordination, talks on the importance of AASW6 in line with the role Science research plays in Agricultural Transformation The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in collaboration with the Government of Ghana will convene the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week from July 15-19 in Accra, a continental gathering of all stakeholders involved in African agriculture. Learn more: http://www.cgiar.org/calendar-events/ http://www.fara-africa.org/scienceweek/…”
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Looking forward to an impactful AASW6 by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…Samuel Baiyeri, PhD student, Department of Crop Science, University of Nigeria, talks on the opportunity as a young person to be part of the conference to work to ensure sustainable Agricultural development The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in collaboration with the Government of Ghana will convene the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week from July 15-19 in Accra, a continental gathering of all stakeholders involved in African agriculture. Learn more: http://www.cgiar.org/calendar-events/ http://www.fara-africa.org/scienceweek/…”
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Putting Agricultural Science and Innovation at the top of the Agenda by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in collaboration with the Government of Ghana will convene the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week from July 15-19 in Accra, a continental gathering of all stakeholders involved in African agriculture. Learn more: http://www.cgiar.org/calendar-events/ http://www.fara-africa.org/scienceweek/…”
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Improving linkages between policy and implementation across Africa by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in collaboration with the Government of Ghana convened the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week from July 15-19 in Accra, a continental gathering of all stakeholders involved in African agriculture. Learn more: https://ccafs.cgiar.org/blogs/aasw6 http://www.fara-africa.org/scienceweek/…”
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Highlighting gender issues at AASW6 by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in collaboration with the Government of Ghana will convene the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week from July 15-19 in Accra, a continental gathering of all stakeholders involved in African agriculture. Learn more: http://www.cgiar.org/calendar-events/ http://www.fara-africa.org/scienceweek/…”
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Promoting Cassava Productivity in Africa by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in collaboration with the Government of Ghana will convene the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week from July 15-19 in Accra, a continental gathering of all stakeholders involved in African agriculture. Learn more: http://www.cgiar.org/calendar-events/ http://www.fara-africa.org/scienceweek/…”
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Recommended Sweetpotato Farming Practices in Southeast Asia: A way to promote sustainable rural development and food security under a changing climate. by International Potato Center

“…This is a valuable resource for those involved in training extension workers, village leaders, and staff of IFAD investment projects FoodSTART+ collaborates with, among others; who will, in turn, train farmers and help them build their problem solving and decision-making skills so they can continue to learn, question, test and address different opportunities and challenges relevant to their livelihoods.…”
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