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
Dear All UN 2017 WOMEN first 5 km. run participants: Please note that there will be transport service to and from ILRI on Sunday March 12, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.(Please try to be punctual). The starting point is Atlas Hotel. Berhanu Abebe | Sports Supervisor / Coach Continue reading
Dear Colleagues, 8 March is International Women’s Day At ILRI, we always mark it. The theme this year is ‘be bold for change’ [see an audio ppt from POD – turn your audio on] This year in Nairobi, we have set up a bold program for all staff (regional staff, please join by webex). The … Continue reading
Supporting the Department of Veterinary Services, Nairobi In January our neighbours in Nairobi at the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) suffered a fire which destroyed much of their administrative building. Following a visit by Jimmy, Dieter, Edward Okoth, Eric Fevre, Bernard Bett, Keith Huma and myself we agreed to provide some computer equipment, IT support … Continue reading
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Island of the Moon Comoros, Moroni Madagascar Madagascar-2 Comoros Madrid Oslo and Stockholm Seoul Kumneger Tilahun | National Liaison and Protocol Manager Continue reading
Engineering and facility unit have moved to the new Arsi Building ( newly refurbished office previously named as Motor pool) today 27th of February 2017. Our office numbers will remain the same as before and will continue to serve our customers in the same friendly manner as before. Should you have any questions on the … Continue reading
Engineering Facilities Unit is planning to carryout major repair works on main distribution board located in between Fogera and Begait buildings on Saturday 25th of February starting from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm as result both buildings will be affected & power will be disconnected for three hours. Apology for any inconvenience this might cause. … Continue reading
Please be informed that Finance and Procurement Nairobi will be away from office to Kapiti this Thursday 23rd from 10 am. You are therefore advised to submit any urgent requests by tomorrow for processing. We will be back in the office on Friday 24th February 2017. Robert Nzioka| Head of Finance and Supply Chain … Continue reading
Regional Program Leader- CCAFS You are invited to seminar presentations by two candidates of the position of Regional Program Leader –CCAFS. This positon will link with other CCAFS Regional Program Leaders and Flagship Leaders to build a coherent global program. Key responsibilities include contributing to outcomes and impacts at sub-national, national and regional levels; contributing … Continue reading
Dear all, Just for keeping you informed, refreshing your memory, and answering some of your questions related to time registration: · YES, time registration is still mandatory for all scientists, project staff and most research support staff (like CKM, RMG and now also EOHS) · 2016 has been closed and can no longer be used … Continue reading