Monthly Archive: February 2018

Challenges and opportunities in intensifying farming systems in Ethiopia: Results of a participatory community analysis

In 2012, Africa RISING conducted a participatory community analysis (PCA) as the first phase of a participatory development approach in the Ethiopian highlands.

By Simret Yasabu OnFebruary 26, 2018

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Technologies that transform: A look at select Africa RISING interventions in Babati District, Tanzania

Africa RISING is implementing action research with farmers in Babati District, Tanzania to validate several technologies that are set to significantly improve farmer livelihoods. Here is a look at summaries of some of these technologies and how they work.

By Jonathan Odhong OnFebruary 21, 2018

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Africa RISING Ethiopia organized a training on apple and mango production in Tigray, Ethiopia

In the past few decades, apple farming in the Tigray highlands has expanded significantly since the introduction of apple trees to the region's woredas by the Tigray regional Office of Agriculture and non-governmental organizations. The fruit trees were introduced to diversify ...

By Simret Yasabu OnFebruary 15, 2018

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How Africa RISING project in Ethiopia is scaling its validating innovations/technologies

The first phase (2012-2016), the Africa RISING program focused more on innovations/technologies validation through action research approaches. In its second phase (Oct 2017–2021) the program is mainly focusing on backstopping research to facilitate development partnership and scaling initiatives.

By Simret Yasabu OnFebruary 13, 2018

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