Monthly Archive: January 2015

In Ethiopia, ‘our research approach must be problem solving’ – Kindu Mekonnen

Africa RISING's Kindu Mekonnen works for the International Livestock Research Institute in Ethiopia as a Crop and Livestock System Scientist. He was recently interviewed by the Ethiopian Herald newspaper on a range of topical issues.

By Simret Yasabu OnJanuary 28, 2015

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Farmer research groups central to Africa RISING approach in Ethiopia

On 13 December 2014, members of the Sinana innovation platform (IP) members and technical group (TG) held a farmers field day that attracted many farmers and others (woreda IP members, private sector workers, media and government decision makers) to see the ...

By Zelalem Lema OnJanuary 26, 2015

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Africa RISING most popular online products and resources in 2014

Find out what were the most popular website articles, outputs of all kinds and other statistics about Africa RISING research.

By Ewen Le Borgne OnJanuary 22, 2015

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Africa RISING partners with local governments to support integrated watershed management in Ethiopia

Africa RISING in Ethiopia has started to work with partners and farmers to identify and work on model watersheds in three of its research sites: Lemo, Basona and Abraha Atsbaha, and Maichew.

By Simret Yasabu OnJanuary 20, 2015

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Research for farmers, by farmers: Highlights of Africa RISING farmer-scientists feedback meetings in Tanzania’s Babati District

At the tail end of 2014, Africa RISING scientists and government extension agents held a series of feedback meetings with farmers in Tanzania’s Babati District. This photo trip report provides a visual overview of the issues encountered and activities undertaken by ...

By Jonathan Odhong OnJanuary 19, 2015

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Call for MSc Candidates – Africa RISING Mali

The Africa RISING program in Mali is looking to recruit two MSc Candidates from West Africa to join the team and contribute to ongoing activities. The program is currently working on establishing two research hubs (in Bougouni and Koutiala) in an effort ...

By Jonathan Odhong OnJanuary 16, 2015

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RISING voices: Anthony Kimaro, scientist and ICRAF Tanzania country representative

This RISING voices article features an interview with Anthony Kimaro, a scientist with Africa RISING and country representative for ICRAF in Tanzania.

By Catherine Njuguna OnJanuary 15, 2015

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Conservation agriculture is giving us more food and money: A Zambian farmer’s story

Under the SIMLEZA-Africa RISING project, the implementation of conservation agriculture technologies is a key intervention. For just the past 2 years, the project has already seen positive outcomes on the practices and lives of its farmer-beneficiaries in its target communities in ...

By Jonathan Odhong OnJanuary 12, 2015

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Mechanizing fertilizer microdosing technology: Producers and extension agents trained in Mali (success story)

Fertilizer microdosing addresses the problems of low soil fertility, access to fertilizers and difficult climatic conditions. The technology has contributed to increased production, productivity and farm incomes.

By Jonathan Odhong OnJanuary 9, 2015

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R4D platform promotes technology adoption in Babati District, Tanzania

Research-for-Development platform by Africa RISING in Babati District, Tanzania is stimulating learning and innovation about productivity, nutrition as well as opening up business possibilities for farmers within the locality.

By Jonathan Odhong OnJanuary 8, 2015

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