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Annex 2.13 : Development of a millet dehuller (hand-operated ) - A M.Sc. thesis abstract

The study aimed to develop a simple hand operated, table-top millet dehuller to reduce processing drudgery at household levels.
Published date
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - 04:00
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Food and Agriculture FOOD SECURITY FARMING

Family farming for the future

New farming ventures are improving incomes, health, and family cohesion in Cambodia.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 08:30
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Overcoming the challenges : analyzing Cambodian 24-hour dietary recalls; Presented at the International Food Security Dialogue 2014 "Enhancing Food Production, Gender Equity and Nutritional Security in a Changing World"

Presentation at the 2014 Edmonton Food Security Dialogue, focusing on the challenges of analyzing 24â€hour dietary recalls in Cambodia, partially based on experience from the Fish on Farms baseline survey.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 00:00
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Nutritional and functional properties of popped little millet (Panicum sumatrense) [appendix 2 of the joint technical final report (October 2010 - March 2013)]

Processing of millets to incorporate them in ready-to-eat foods can increase their nutritional value, availability and economic value.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 04:00
Research in Action

CROPS FARMING SYSTEMS LIVESTOCK FOOD SECURITY Gender

Food security research improves lives of communities in Southeast Asia
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Climate change Food security

Pakistan: A different way to plant

For five years, Pakistan has been impacted by large-scale natural disasters. The worst in the country’s history occurred in 2010, when a series of floods covered one-fifth of its territory, affecting 20 million people.
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Friday, April 8, 2016 - 15:00
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Food security Food and Agriculture

Reducing post-harvest losses in South Asia's mango orchards

India is responsible for nearly 70% of the world's mango production, but post-harvest losses, due to factors such as poor handling, transport, and processing, can be as high as 35%. In addition, farmers often receive a low price for their crop because of market glut.
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Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 16:00
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Food security Food and Agriculture Gender

New opportunities for aquaculture in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the government is aiming to double fish consumption per capita from 11 to 22 kg per year by the end of 2014 to boost dietary protein levels.
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Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 16:00
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Food security Food and Agriculture Gender

Integrated agriculture enhances farm productivity and livelihoods in agro-biodiversity hotspots

In Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu, monocropping of a single, non-edible variety of cassava for the starch industry has resulted in increased disease prevalence, soil erosion, and a loss in local crop diversity, affecting food security and climate resilience.
Published date
Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 16:00
Research in Action

Food security Food and Agriculture Gender

Increasing gender equality among small millet farmers in South Asia

One reason for the decline in small millet cultivation is the drudgery involved in their processing, a task that traditionally falls to women.
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Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 16:00

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