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SOIL AMENDMENTS NEMATODA SOIL MANAGEMENT Food security

Incidence and management of plant parasitic nematodes under continuous vegetable production in a rainforest agroecology in Nigeria

Field studies were conducted in 2012 and 2013 in the tropical rainforest zone of Nigeria to investigate the effects of a composted, pelletised organo-mineral fertiliser applied as an organic amendment at 5 metric tonnes (MT) ha–1 or at 10 MT ha–1
Published date
Friday, January 2, 2015 - 05:00
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Nigerian women reap benefits from indigenous vegetables

Despite their potential, research has failed to prioritize indigenous vegetable species for improving food security, nutrition and income. The project worked with 1,200 farmers (50% women) who have formed 22 vegetable cooperative groups.
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2014
Research in Action

Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Development of 2 multivalent RVF vaccines for improved uptake in cattle and in small ruminants

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral disease of goats, sheep, cattle, and humans.It is endemic in large parts of Africa, with outbreaks occurring in three to five-year cycles.
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Friday, April 6, 2018 - 12:00
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Marketing of Under-utilised Indigenous Vegetables (IV) in South Western Nigeria : A Socio-Economic and Gender Analysis

Mainstream research systems have not given Indigenous vegetables (IV) priority in crop development. Most of the rural dwellers who gather them for food and nutrient supplies are women, and many of these crops are gathered with great difficulty.
Published date
Sunday, January 2, 2011 - 05:00
Reports

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Report of the Inception Workshop for the research project 'Sustainable Production and Utilization of Underutilized Nigerian Vegetables to Enhance Rural Food Security'

This report provides a record of the inception workshop which lasted for 3 days, the workshop outcomes, and key discussions on major issues connected with the workshop.
Published date
Sunday, January 2, 2011 - 05:00
Reports

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Sustainable Production and Utilization of Underutilized Nigerian Vegetables to Enhance Rural Food Security : Final Technical Report (March 2011 - August 2014)

The project was initiated towards development of new technologies for improving farming practices, post-harvest handling and value addition for indigenous vegetables, which offer great opportunities for food security and economic empowerment of a
Published date
Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 04:00
Journal articles

Food security INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ETHNOBOTANY FOOD PRODUCTION LOCAL LEVEL AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AGRONOMY RURAL WOMEN WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE

NICANVEG under-utilised vegetables

Poverty-stricken rural women are the custodians of gathering, utilisation and preservation of underexploited indigenous leaf and fruit vegetables. Most studies on leafy vegetables have focused on routinely cultivated species.
Published date
Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - 05:00
Journal articles

Food security RAIN FED FARMING MILLET WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH DRY FARMING

Manitoba universities and project partners awarded $6.4-Million from Canadian International Food Security Research Fund for international research

Canadian agricultural research in international food security receives financial support through the IDRC, CIFSRF and other partnerships.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011 - 05:00