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Synthesis Report on the Co-design of Innovations for the Tunisian Agroecological Living Landscape
No full textThe report describes the process by which the Tunisian Agroecology Initiative co-designed innovations with the local communities of the Agroecological Living Landscape (ALL). It also explains the technologies selected, the experiments carried out and the main results obtained by the national partners. The experiments carried out relate to: i) forage mixtures, ii) rhizobial biofertilizers, iii) green fertility (impact of forage on animal health and productivity), iv) biochar as a soil amendment, v) valorisation of olive mill effluent and vi) agroforestry (intercropping of forages in olive groves). It reflects on the producer's perception of the co-designed process and agroecological practices and provides general and specific recommendations for the next cycle of co-designed technologies and experiments
Data for: Hermetic bags minimize postharvest loss during at least four successive cycles of storage in Mexican highlands
No full textCIMMYT implemented a study at its station in Texcoco to compare the effectiveness of 5 different storage technologies in minimizing grain loss during four consecutive storage cycles. In each storage cycle, the conventional practice of farmers in the area, polypropylene bag, was compared to four hermetic plastic bags from three different brands ((1) GrainPro® Hermetic Bag Premium TM Zipper (HBZ), (2) GrainPro® Hermetic Bag Premium TM Twist & Tie (HBT), (3) Ecotact 80 Multilayered Hermetic Storage Bag (HEC), (4) ZeroFly® Hermetic Storage Bag (ZFLY)) and silage plastic bag (an alternative low-cost plastic bag used as hermetic technology). The same experiment was repeated during four cycles to evaluate how each technology maintains its performance in minimizing storage loss. After the first storage cycle, the number of holes in each bag due to insect activities was counted. The data collected during each storage cycle included (1) characteristics of the storage cycle, including the crop and variety evaluated; (2) storage technologies evaluated; (3) grain damage, percentage of insect-damaged grain and weight loss; (4) the number of holes per bag. (2024-09-22
Demand-driven vegetable breeding for impact
No full textPest and disease resistance and quality traits and preferences of the various stakeholders throughout the value chain are critically important for vegetables, even more so than yield. Vegetable breeders must consider all demands of users in order to develop and release vegetable varieties that will improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. For WorldVeg, this starts with extensive and close relationships with the private seed sector, who have the same goals as us. This is then validated through experiments to diagnose pests and diseases, visits to farmer fields and discussions with farmers and nursery owners, and interactions with the traders, exporters, and processors. Participatory variety selection is essential to our success, especially at the finished line stage prior to registration and release. Demand-driven breeding requires 360° feedback from users throughout the vegetable value chain and is essential to develop and release vegetable varieties that will be adopted by smallholder farmers
Agroecology as a Solution for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
No full textAn important side event entitled "Agroecology as a solution for climate-resilient agriculture" was held on 4-5 May 2024 in Bizerte, Tunisia, as part of the "Agroecology Convergence Days" organized by the Tunisian Network for Agroecological Transition. The event was primarily driven by the CGIAR Initiative and featured three keynote presentations from ICARDA and its agroecology team. The presentations focused on different aspects of agroecological transition, including methodological approaches to guide territorial transitions, illustrative examples from the Chouarnia region in Siliana, and the role of appropriate mechanization in supporting agroecological practices.
The aim of this side event was to introduce the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative to the Tunisian Agroecological Transition Network and partners involved in agroecology. It aimed to share experiences on methodologies and approaches for designing and managing agroecological transitions, while providing concrete examples of transitions achieved in specific communities. Participants included a wide range of stakeholders such as civil society representatives, policy makers, practitioners, farmers, national and international experts, extension workers and researchers. 80 participants attended the event, of which 50% were women
Asia - A Set of Agroclimatic Indicators for Identifying Abiotic Stresses (Base of the analogues tool), Calculated Based on Data from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6), Specifically the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway SSP5-8.5, for the Period 2041-2060.
No full textThe purpose for creating these indicators is to perform a similarity analysis of the climatic conditions (heat, drougth and waterlogging stresses) of a specific location versus the climatic conditions where the accessions of the different crops available in Genesys were collected, within the Analogues tool. The above considers climate change scenarios, thus facilitating the adaptation of crops to future conditions.The purpose for creating these indicators is to perform a similarity analysis of the climatic conditions (heat, drougth and waterlogging stresses) of a specific location versus the climatic conditions where the accessions of the different crops available in Genesys were collected, within the Analogues tool. The above considers climate change scenarios, thus facilitating the adaptation of crops to future conditions.The purpose for creating these indicators is to perform a similarity analysis of the climatic conditions (heat, drougth and waterlogging stresses) of a specific location versus the climatic conditions where the accessions of the different crops available in Genesys were collected, within the Analogues tool. The above considers climate change scenarios, thus facilitating the adaptation of crops to future conditions.The purpose for creating these indicators is to perform a similarity analysis of the climatic conditions (heat, drougth and waterlogging stresses) of a specific location versus the climatic conditions where the accessions of the different crops available in Genesys were collected, within the Analogues tool. The above considers climate change scenarios, thus facilitating the adaptation of crops to future conditions
Climate-Smart Crop-Livestock-Aquaculture Integration Course Module
No full textThis module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of agriculture as a dynamic and interactive system that uses crops, animals and fishes to produce food for livelihood improvement. At the end of the course, students are able to apply principles of climate-smart agriculture to improve the sustainability of crop-livestock–aquaculture systems; understand a case study of integrated farming systems and come up with their own observations, criticisms and probable ways of improving the system; assess environmental health risks from a crop-aquaculture-livestock integrated system; advise on the management of social-economic and environmental challenges pertaining to the crop-livestock–aquaculture systems
Farmers and consumers perceptions and preferences for Yellow Flesh Cassava (YFC) in the central region of Ghana
No full textVitamin A deficiency related diseases are a major problem in Sub-Sahara Africa and any staple crop that contains high levels of total carotenoids including β-carotene can be used to combat these challenges. However, there is little or no information on farmers’ and consumers’ perceptions and preferences for yellow flesh cassava varieties that contain high levels of total carotenoids. This study was done to assess the perceptions and preferences of Ghanaian farmers and consumers for yellow flesh cassava varieties. A survey was conducted on cassava farmers and consumers in Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Agona East, Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, Assin South, and Twifo-Ati-Morkwa, which are the five major cassava-growing districts in the Central region. In all, 600 respondents consisting of 200 farmers and 400 consumers were interviewed using a content validated structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS version 25 and showed that 91.2% of the consumers and 88.8% of the farmers have heard of the yellow flesh cassava and 72% were willing to cultivate it, but lack of planting materials and non-availability of a ready market were their major constraints. Also, the majority of the farmers and consumers recommended that fufu and gari be made from the yellow flesh cassava. It is recommended that breeders should breed for mealy yellow flesh cassava to meet demand. More sensitization is also needed to increase the patronage for yellow flesh cassava
CS-MAP in Agusan Del Norte: Presentation of Initial Results and Validation
No full textAgusan Del Norte, a province in the Caraga Region of the Philippines, faces increasing climate variability, particularly flooding and drought. To address these challenges, the CGIAR Research Initiative on Climate Resilience (ClimBeR) has implemented the Climate-Smart Mapping and Adaptation Planning (CS-MAP), a participatory mapping approach developed by CCAFS-SEA. CS-MAP is designed to assess climate-related risks, map vulnerable areas, and develop location-specific adaptation plans. This presentation shared the preliminary findings with partners and stakeholders in Agusan Del Norte, including climate risk maps and consolidated adaptation plans, aiming to gather further input for consultation and validation
