Africa Research in sustainable intensification for next generation
Sustainable intensification of mixed crop livestock systems is a key pathway towards better food security, improved livelihoods and a healthy environment. As part of the US government’s Feed the Future initiative to address hunger and food security issues in sub-Saharan Africa, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting three multi-stakeholder agricultural research projects to sustainably intensify key African farming systems.
Best highlight photos from the end of 2020 farmer field day events organized by Africa RISING project partners in Ghana and Mali.
Africa RISING organized the first field day in Ethiopia since March, when COVID-19 related restrictions were introduced. At the event in Tigray, participants and stakeholders reviewed project progress and exchange information and technologies.
East and Southern Africa
Activities are implemented in activities are being implemented in 12 districts in Tanzania (Babati, Kiteto, Kongwa, Kilombero, Ifakara, Kilosa, Mvomero, Iringa Rural, Kilolo, Mbarali, Mbeya Rural, and Mbozi); 5 districts in Malawi (Dedza, Ntcheu, Mchinji, Lilongwe Rural, and Mangochi; and 8 districts in Zambia (Chipata, Lundazi, Petauke, Katete, Sinda, Sesheke, Kasungula, and Serenje).
Ethiopian Highlands
Activities in Ethiopia are implemented in 4 woredas – Basona Worena (Goshe Bado and Gudo Beret), Sinana (Salka and Ilu-Sanbitu), Lemo (Jawe and Upper-Gana) and Endamehonei (Emba-hazti and Tsibet).
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