Intensification of livestock feed production in Ethiopian highlands: Potential and experiences of the African Highlands Initiative

Livestock production is an essential part of subsistence systems in the Ethiopian highlands. In this paper we are reviewing the role of existing feed resources, and the potential for improving feed systems and intensification pathways in an integrated way

Farmers\u27 Screening of Indigenous Fodder Trees and Shrubs in Kenya

The lack of fodder quantity and quality is a constraint for small scale livestock production systems in central Kenya which are intensive or are rapidly becoming so. This study examined farmers’ knowledge about indigenous fodder trees and shrubs (IFTS) which are fed to livestock. The study consisted of a formal survey in three agroecological zones with mean annual rainfall varying from 750 to 1400 mm. Farmers rated IFTS for different qualities, which were analysed by Chi square. Differences of ratings among species for these qualities were significant (p\u3c0.05). The most promising species for the sub-humid zone, in terms of what farmers want to plant and in terms of preliminary nutritive analysis, were: Tithonia diversifolia, Commiphora zimmermanii, Ficus spp. and Trema orientalis. The species that show promise for the same reasons, in the semi-arid zones, are: Crotalaria goodiiformis, Aspilia mossambicensis, Indigofera lupatana, T. diversifolia, Grewia tembensis and Acacia ataxacantha

CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa and CGIAR Initiative on Gender Equality: Stakeholder Consultation Workshop

A stakeholder consultation workshop was conducted by the CGIAR Initiatives on Diversification in East and Southern Africa (Ukama Ustawi) and Gender Equality on 31 January 2023 at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The workshop aimed to identify and address barriers that limit participation of women and youth and how these are addressed in an ongoing "Veggies for People and Planet" program at the World Vegetable Center. The workshop also sought to investigate existing opportunities and recommend possible integrated solutions for more equitable and inclusive value chain development

How can smallholder farmer-market linkages increase adoption of improved technology options and natural resource management strategies?

The paradigm of involving farmers in reasearc

How can smallholder farmer-market linkages increase adoption of improved technology options and natural resource management strategies?

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How can smallholder farmer-market linkages enhance improved technology options and natural resource management strategies?

This paper uses case studies from Uganda to highlight and discuss examples where identifying markets for existing and new products has led to increased investment in NRM