Monthly Archive: June 2014

RISING voices: Eliud Birachi (CIAT), scientist for Africa RISING in Ethiopia

In this interview, Eliud Birachi introduces himself and his work with Africa RISING. It is one of a series of portraits of key people in the program.

By Simret Yasabu OnJune 30, 2014

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Video shows safe and correct use of herbicides in rice production

Effective weed management can increase rice yields by more than 50%. This farmer to farmer video shows how to control weeds in lowland rice by using herbicides in a safe and efficient way.

By Catherine Njuguna OnJune 25, 2014

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Africa RISING project in the Ethiopian highlands establishes strategic and operational innovation platforms

In April 2014, the Africa RISING project organized a field trip to establish four strategic (woreda level) and eight operational (kebele level) Innovation Platforms (IPs) in its sites (Basona Worena in Amhara, Endamehoni in Tigray, Lemo in SNNPR and ...

By Simret Yasabu OnJune 23, 2014

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RISING voices: Alan Duncan (ILRI), livestock scientist for Africa RISING in Ethiopia

In this interview, Alan Duncan introduces himself and his work with Africa RISING. It is one of a series of portraits of key people in the project.

By Simret Yasabu OnJune 23, 2014

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Rice weed management video shows farmers how to control weeds in lowland rice

Weeds are important constraints for rice production. Effective weed management can increase yields by more than 50%, but usually takes a lot of time. This farmer to farmer video produced by the Africa Rice Center shows farmers how to control weeds ...

By Catherine Njuguna OnJune 18, 2014

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RISING voices: Aster Gebrekirstos (ICRAF) scientist for Africa RISING in Ethiopia

In this interview, Aster Gebrekirstos introduces herself and her work with Africa RISING. It is one of a series of portraits of key people in the program.

By Simret Yasabu OnJune 16, 2014

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Of ‘super’ farmers and integrated farming systems in Tanzania

In far-flung Seloto Village, Babati district, Manyara Region, Northern Tanzania, a trail-blazing farmer participating in the Africa RISING project shows researchers how farming system integration works. Farmer Andrea Mayi is successfully integrating crop, livestock, and tree farming in his 6-acre (4.2 ...

By Catherine Njuguna OnJune 13, 2014

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Video explains use of a rotary weeder in lowland rice

Weeds are important constraints for rice production. Effective weed management can increase yields by more than 50%, but usually takes a lot of time. One such labor-saving method is the use of the rotary weeder. This farmer to farmer video produced ...

By Catherine Njuguna OnJune 11, 2014

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RISING voices: Peter Thorne, Africa RISING project coordinator in the Ethiopian Highlands

In this interview, Peter Thorne introduces himself and his work with Africa RISING. It is one of a series of portraits of key people in the program.

By Simret Yasabu OnJune 9, 2014

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Africa RISING establishes local innovation platforms in the Ethiopia highlands

In the past few months, the Africa RISING project in the Ethiopian highlands has initiated the the establishment of local innovation platforms in each of its four sites. The start-up process has been documented in a series of short photo 'trip' ...

By Peter Ballantyne OnJune 5, 2014

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