Research in Action
Food and Agriculture
A digital approach to overcoming COVID-19 challenges in the field
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Catalyzing change for healthy and sustainable food systems
DeadlineFriday, June 26, 2020 - 17:00 -
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Midterm survey : African climate leadership program
The project aims to develop the leadership capacity of African researchers, policy advisers and practitioners for advancement in current climate knowledge, long-term adaptation, decision-making and climate action, and to improve science-policy-pra
Published dateSunday, June 2, 2019 - 04:00 -
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Farm Shop - Scaling access to agricultural inputs in Kenya : project story
This commercially viable and scalable franchise model brings supplies, knowledge, jobs and profits to rural farming communities in Kenya, and is a more profitable model for local agro-dealers.
Published date2020 -
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Development of a vaccine for contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in Africa : project story
Researchers in Kenya and Canada collaborated with vaccine manufacturers, government regulators, and pan-African organizations to clear the way for mass production of a practical and affordable vaccine for small-scale livestock keepers in Kenya and
Published date2020 -
Research in ActionVACCINES LIVESTOCK AGRICULTURE
Leveraging synthetic biology to develop a vaccine for African swine fever
Published dateWednesday, March 11, 2020 - 10:30 -
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Insect-based feeds for the empowerment of women in Kenya and Uganda
The high cost of animal feed protein constrains vulnerable communities from making a living from poultry and fish farming. Insect based feeds have the potential to relieve this burden and empower women and young people.
Published date2020 -
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Integrating insects in poultry and fish feeds in Kenya and Uganda
The project investigated using insects as a source of protein feed to improve productivity for poultry and fish farming enterprises in Kenya and Uganda.
Published date2020 -
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Expanding business opportunities for youth in the fish and poultry sectors in Kenya : project profile
Published date2020 -
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Expanding business opportunities for youth in the fish and poultry sectors in Kenya : policy brief
The project achieved a 90% business launch success rate of youth ventures in the fish and poultry sectors.
Published date2020