Northwest Vietnam situation analysis starting point for Humidtropics research in Central Mekong

Posted on 9 Sep 2014 by Peter Ballantyne (ILRI) • Leave a comment

The International Livestock Research Institute recently published a ‘situational analysis of agricultural production and marketing, and natural resources management systems in northwest Vietnam’ for the Humidtropics CGIAR research program. It is a starting point for the program’s work in one of the four geographical ‘Action Area Flagships’ where innovations are tested to meet the challenges of stakeholders. It paints a comprehensive and broad picture of the current systems that are key to tackling the problems faced in the target field sites. Continue reading →

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‘Ecohealth’ approaches linking human and environmental health in Kenya

Posted on 8 Sep 2014 by Susan MacMillan • Leave a comment

ILRI is leading most ecohealth approaches in Kenya, in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre, a Canadian corporation that supports research in developing countries, and has regional offices in Nairobi. Continue reading →

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New analyses highlight the extent of livestock production in Africa’s drylands

Posted on 6 Sep 2014 by Susan MacMillan • 1 Comment

Typical long-horned goats of Abergelle Amhara, Ethiopia (photo credit: ILRI/Zerihun Sewunet). ‘Quantitative information on the importance of livestock systems in African drylands is scarce. A new study by Tim Robinson, of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and Giulia Conchedda, of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), helps to redress this. The study … Continue reading →

African drylands: Livestock demand and supply

Posted on 3 Sep 2014 by Susan MacMillan • Leave a comment

ILRI’s Tim Robinson maps the changing demand for livestock products and associated changes in production that will be required to meet future demand in African drylands. Continue reading →

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Reviewing goat research and development activities in Ethiopia

Posted on 2 Sep 2014 by Abenet Yabowork • Leave a comment

This report reviews past and present goat research and development activities in Ethiopia, drawing key lessons, identifying key constraints and opportunities, and suggesting research and development interventions to improve goat production and productivity. Continue reading →

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Erfolgreiche Innovationsplattform der Milchwirtschaft in Nordost-Tansania

Posted on 1 Sep 2014 by Peter Ballantyne (ILRI) • Leave a comment

Gemeinsam haben alle Akteure entlang der Milchwertschöpfungskette einschließlich Politik und Forschung in der Tangaregion im Nordosten Tansanias 2008 eine Innovationsplattform auf die Beine gestellt. Continue reading →

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Smallholders and the livestock revolution

Posted on 31 Aug 2014 by Susan MacMillan • Leave a comment

Research shows the developing world undergoing a ‘livestock revolution’ characterized by accelerating demand for livestock products due to increasing populations and incomes. This livestock revolution is creating new opportunities for rural producers to participate in income-generating livestock enterprises. Two regions that experts regard as the most critical for reaching the poorest are sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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Investing in Africa’s livestock sector

Posted on 29 Aug 2014 by Susan MacMillan • Leave a comment

Africa’s consumption of animal protein is skyrocketing. Most rural households are poor and keep livestock. Africa’s growth in demand for animal protein can provide major business opportunities and also greatly reduce poverty. Research shows that policies and investments should target both livelihood-oriented and business-oriented livestock keepers. Continue reading →

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Wildlife populations are declining dramatically in Kenya’s Kajiado County

Posted on 28 Aug 2014 by Susan MacMillan • Leave a comment

Wildlife populations are declining severely in many protected areas and unprotected pastoral areas of Africa, researchers from leading universities and international research institutes said. Continue reading →

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Call for papers for the All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture in Nairobi this October

Posted on 4 Aug 2014 by Susan MacMillan • 2 Comments

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), together with the Animal Production Society of Kenya (APSK), the Kenya Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MoALF), the All Africa Society for Animal Production (AASAP) and other partners, is helping to organize the 6th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture (AACAA). Held every four years, the conference will take place 27–30 Oct 2014 at the Kenyatta international Convention Centre, in Nairobi’s central business district. Continue reading →