Monthly Archive: June 2017

How Africa RISING interventions affecting production diversity and dietary quality

This evidence brief presents findings from a study that investigated whether on-farm diversity and the production of nutrient-rich crops and livestock by-products contribute to improvements in dietary diversity and micronutrient intake in households. It also evaluated the early effects of the ...

By Jonathan Odhong OnJune 28, 2017

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Expanding use of solar irrigation pumps in Ethiopia

To expand benefits of solar irrigation pumps to more farmers, ILRI, the Solar Development PLC and partners are working together to accelerate wider adoption of the technology in the second phase of the Africa RISING project.

By Simret Yasabu OnJune 27, 2017

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Comparing statistical and participatory clustering of smallholder farming systems

A comparison of statistical and participatory typologies from a case study in northern Ghana. Are they complementary? Should you go for one or the other – depending on your purpose? Or are they best applied together?

By Jonathan Odhong OnJune 19, 2017

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Diversifying agricultural production and improving diets in Malawi

This evidence brief presents findings from a study that investigated the quasi-exogenous increase in on-farm diversity among Africa RISING beneficiary households in Malawi to examine the link between production and dietary diversity.

By Jonathan Odhong OnJune 14, 2017

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Gender and water technologies use for irrigation and multiple purposes in Ethiopia

A new report by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) outlines the results of a study on gender and individual irrigation technologies in two Africa RISING Project sites in Ethiopia.

By Simret Yasabu OnJune 8, 2017

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Aflasafe products tested in Ghana for aflatoxin control in maize and groundnut

With support from the Africa RISING project, a management strategy using biocontrol products containing native atoxigenic A. flavus fungi to reduce crop aflatoxin content has been developed for use in Ghana by IITA and partners. When products are applied at the ...

By Jonathan Odhong OnJune 5, 2017

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