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Index-based livestock insurance offers protection against lack of rainfall in Ethiopia’s southern Borena zone
Drought / Drylands / East Africa / Ethiopia / Food Security / ILRI / Insurance / LIVESTOCKCRP / News clipping / Pastoralism / Pro-Poor Livestock / Rangelands / Resilience / SLS / Vulnerability

Index-based livestock insurance offers protection against lack of rainfall in Ethiopia’s southern Borena zone

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Initially intended only as insurance against the death of livestock, the insurance scheme has evolved into a product to help pastoralists keep their animals alive, according to Masresha Taye, who coordinates the programme in Ethiopia for the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). Continue reading →

Innovative cassava peels processing factories launched in Nigeria
Crop residues / Feeds / FFD / HUMIDTROPICS / Livestock / LIVESTOCKCRP / Nigeria / Research / RTB

Innovative cassava peels processing factories launched in Nigeria

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New factories that will transform cassava peels into high-quality feed for livestock have been launched in Nigeria. A prototype cassava peel processing plant was launched in in Ojakpata community of Kogi State in March 2017. A month later (April 2017) a similar factory was launched in Benue State. Continue reading →

A better backyard chicken for Africa could help save the continent’s diminishing wildlife populations
ACGG / Africa / Animal Breeding / Animal Health / Animal Production / Asia / Breeds / Chickens / Disease Control / Ethiopia / Food Security / ILRI / India / News clipping / Nutrition / Pro-Poor Livestock / Vaccines / Wildlife / Women

A better backyard chicken for Africa could help save the continent’s diminishing wildlife populations

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The idea that the humble chicken could become a savior of wildlife will seem improbable to many environmentalists. But as the human population grows at a rate that rapidly outpaces the ability of natural habitats to feed it, a better backyard chicken could be a real hope for people and wildlife alike. Continue reading →

On the two central, and under-resourced, assets of the developing world: Women and livestock
Africa / Directorate / Event report / Gender / ILRI / ILRIComms / Interview / Policy / Pro-Poor Livestock / Women

On the two central, and under-resourced, assets of the developing world: Women and livestock

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An interesting discussion took place at a news conference that followed the policy session on Thursday morning (11 May 2017), the fourth of this five-day Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Meeting of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock. A member of the audience asked the following question of the distinguished panel members, who included ministerial rank leaders of livestock development agenda in several African countries. Continue reading →

Delivering smart climate change adaptation and mitigation options for East African agriculture
CCAFS / CGIAR / Climate Change / East Africa / Event report / ILRI / Insurance / Kenya / Mazingira / Pastoralism / Policy / SLS / Women

Delivering smart climate change adaptation and mitigation options for East African agriculture

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On 30 May 2017, the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) held a science seminar at ILRI’s campus in Nairobi on delivering climate change options for the region. Participants shared knowledge and discussed best practices—and persistent gaps—in climate change adaptation and mitigation options for East Africa’s millions of small-scale food producers. Continue reading →

Livestock-based solutions for sustainable development in Africa
Animal Feeding / Animal Health / Animal Production / Animal Products / Directorate / Environment / Ethiopia / Event report / Food Security / ILRI / ILRIComms / News clipping / Nutrition / Policy / Poverty / Pro-Poor Livestock

Livestock-based solutions for sustainable development in Africa

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In 2016, the United Nations issued a report highlighting the centrality of the livestock sector to the food sector and the promotion of sustainable development. Driven by population and economic growth, particularly in Africa, demand for livestock products is expected to increase by about 70% in the coming 30 years. No longer constrained by weak domestic demand on the continent, the sector in Africa today still faces many challenges which require long-term planning, coordination and investment. The development and implementation of roadmaps for livestock sector in Africa have the capacity to drive sustained economic growth, inclusive social and human development, and an efficient use of natural resources. Continue reading →

The many benefits of livestock are the focus of an international meeting in Addis Ababa
Animal Feeding / Animal Health / Animal Production / Animal Products / Directorate / Environment / Ethiopia / Event report / Food Security / ILRI / ILRIComms / News clipping / Nutrition / Policy / Poverty / Pro-Poor Livestock

The many benefits of livestock are the focus of an international meeting in Addis Ababa

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The 7th multi-stakeholder partnership meeting of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock kicked off on Monday in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. The four-day meeting, which attracted more than 250 livestock specialists from 50 countries, aims to strengthen the role of livestock in supporting livelihoods, producing safe food and protecting the environment. It focuses on demonstrating the positive contribution of livestock to the lives of hundreds of millions of people across the world, and fostering the sustainable development of the rapidly growing sector. Continue reading →