To contribute to enhance the nutritional aspects of smallholder farmers in Rwanda, AID-I GLR has leveraged an existing nutritional program implemented by Catholic Relief Service (CRS)…
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Eastern AfricaSize matters in seeding success: Small packs drive market penetration for improved seed
Seed systems in the Great Lakes Region are still at the nascent stage, characterized by diversity in actors, and in production and distribution models.…
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Central AfricaWhy gender equality and social inclusion matter for AID-I GLR in scaling agricultural innovations
At the heart of the Feed the Future/USAID Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative Rapid Delivery Hub (AID-I GLR), efforts continue to amplify the impact of agricultural innovations and technologies. However,…
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UncategorizedPartners review innovation research achievements for vegetatively propagated crop seed systems and plan for 2024
Following the first year of implementation, the Program for Seed System Innovation for Vegetatively-propagated Crops in Africa (PROSSIVA) held its annual review and planning meeting from 12 to 14 December 2023…
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Western AfricaFarmers and traders’ insights on enhancing the cowpea value chains for improved health and wealth in Nigeria
Cowpea is an important grain legume crop widely grown for human food, livestock fodder, and feeds. It is widely recognized as a staple dietary protein source, rich in micronutrients such as…
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Digital tools ICT4BXWHarnessing Digital Innovation: Celebrating the Legacy of the ICT4BXW Project in Banana Agronomy
ICT4BXW held a closing workshop, marking the end of a six-year project that ran from 2018 through 2023. The project focused on developing and deploying digital tools to combat Banana Xanthomonas…
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In agricultural development, there is a growing acknowledgment of the crucial role played by gender-focused approaches throughout the various phases of project implementation.…
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Based on their long-term practical experience, CGIAR centers (International Livestock Research Institute [ILRI]; International Potato Center [CIP], Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT [The Alliance], International Rice Research Institute [IRRI]) and…