Mixed crop-and-livestock farmers can feed the growing world
Mixed crop-and-livestock farms will, more than the traditional breadbaskets and rice bowls of the past, feed the developing world over the next few decades
Mixed crop-and-livestock farms will, more than the traditional breadbaskets and rice bowls of the past, feed the developing world over the next few decades
Expert opinion agrees that the best way to tap into the potential of the drylands is to build on the foundation of their livestock economies rather than ignoring them or seeking to replace them.
Human, livestock and environmental health are inextricably linked, Sixty-one per cent of all diseases are ‘zoonotic’ –that is, transmissible between animals and humans.
For people living in absolute poverty and chronic hunger, the solution is not to rid the world of livestock, but to find ways to farm animals more efficiently and more sustainably
Update on Zambia Off-Grid Investor Forum 12-13 June 2018 With less than a month until the event organised by ARE and GOGLA, we would like to advise you to start picking your favorite sessions and networking opportunities. Take a look at the preliminary agenda below or visit the conference website for additional information. With more … Continue reading
From: Rift Valley Institute [mailto:institute=riftvalley.net@mail97.sea31.mcsv.net] On Behalf Of Rift Valley Institute Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 4:37 PM To: ILRI-Ethiopia <ILRI-ETHIOPIA@CGIAR.ORG> Subject: Vacancy, courses, last chance for mailing list Trouble viewing? View in browser Last chance to apply for RVI’s Annual Field Courses The Sudan and South Sudan Course is underway but there … Continue reading
Dear Colleagues, You may have heard about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into effect on 25 May 2018 in Europe. The GDPR applies to ‘personal data’ meaning any information relating to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified by reference to it. Personal data includes names, ID number, addresses, … Continue reading
ILRI Ethiopia Campus Users, Please note that first phase of the asphalt maintenance as communicated earlier is completed with few final correction work and proceeded to Zebu club’s area. The road to Zebu from the Sululta building will be closed for the maintenance starting tomorrow. Although its heavily depend on the weather, the maintenance work … Continue reading
Sartie joined The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) as a Genebank Manager in February 2018. His role is to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the ILRI Genebank, and to effectively curate the sub-tropical forage collections both at ILRI and The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). He holds a PhD in Pastoral Science … Continue reading
Colleagues – Greetings! During the week of May 28–June 3, 2018 the following activities will take place at ILRI: ILRI Nairobi ILRI East and Southeast Asia ILRI Addis ILRI South Asia w.mania) Integrated Sciences Directorate: May 29–31: Iain Wright will participate in the World Milk Day celebrations and give a Keynote presentation at the National … Continue reading
From: Embassy of Portugal [mailto:embportaddis@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 11:33 AM To: Ambasciata d’Italia in Etiopia Addis Abeba <ambasciata.abeba@esteri.it>; Embassy of France – Sabine <sabine.chanard@diplomatie.gouv.fr>; United Kingdom <britishembassy.addisababa@fco.gov.uk>; United States of America <AddisProtocol@state.gov>; BELGIAN EMBASSY <addisababa@diplobel.org>; Embassy of the Republic of Turkey <embassy.addisababa@mfa.gov.tr>; Egipto Embassy <egyptian.emb@ethionet.et>; Embassy of Greece <grcon.adb@mfa.gr>; Embassy of Czech – … Continue reading
Nipah Virus Outbreak Nipah virus outbreak has been reported in Kerala State, India. At least 15 people have died and several hospitalized following the outbreak of Nipah Virus. The cases have been reported from Kozhikode , Malapurram, Wayanad and Kannur all districts in Kerala state. Kozhikode district has the highest number of reported cases. There … Continue reading
Dear all, I’m selling my car (Audi A3) because I’m about at the end of my posting here in Addis and I’m going back to Italy soon. Since taxes are quite high, it is better to try to find someone has duty free privileges. All details about the car in the enclosure. Do not hesitate … Continue reading
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) & financial statements (Also Available In-house Training) 11th – 13th JULY 2018, CITY LODGE HOTEL, FOURWAYS, JHB, RSA Click here to unsubscribe Good Day, Alpha Business Solution proudly invites you and all relevant parties to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) & financial statements Our International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): … Continue reading