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Photo story: Busting soil myths in Tanzania

Farmers know that soil is a precious commodity. But in Babati District, northern Tanzania, a long held belief that mineral fertilizers spoils soils is preventing them from making informed decisions on how best to keep their soils healthy and increase their ...

By Jonathan Odhong OnSeptember 10, 2015

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Elda Mmary: Helping Tanzania smallholders make smart farming choices against the odds

Elda Mmary, a female extension officer talks about her work with smallholder farmers on the Africa RISING project in Babati District, Tanzania.

By Jonathan Odhong OnMay 21, 2015

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Three lessons from an Africa RISING cross-learning visit to Ethiopia

Scientists involved in the Africa RISING project share three key lessons learnt from a recent cross-learning visit to the Ethiopian highlands on landscape and watershed management.

By Jonathan Odhong OnMay 20, 2015

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Strategic management of natural resources: A watery perspective

In northern Tanzania, failed rains and drying streams mean the main source of livelihood – agriculture – is under serious threat. In a bid to buffer smallholder farmers from erratic rainfall CIAT, through the Africa RISING project, is carrying out research ...

By Jonathan Odhong OnMay 15, 2015

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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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Africa RISING value chain writeshop in Ethiopia identifies crop-livestock interventions

In late April 2014, CIAT and ILRI organized a three day writeshop on value chain development in the Africa RISING sites in Ethiopia.

By Simret Yasabu OnMay 5, 2014

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