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
Ayalneh Mulatu has been appointed as Administrative Officer in the Administration Department effective July 2016. Prior to joining ILRI, he was working as a Head of Administration at Africa Humanitarian Action-Djibouti Country Office. Ayalneh holds an MSc degree in Project Management from University of Salford and a BA in Economics from Addis Ababa University. … Continue reading
In relation to the fire hydrant construction project, the asphalt road leading to administration and residences is planned to be blocked from November 12 to 14, 2016. During these period the one way road next to the store /the bank will be operational. It is known the big water storage tanker cleaning started last week … Continue reading
Dear Colleagues, The just ended 46th BoT approved 2 updated policies i.e. 1. Anti-fraud and Anti-corruption policy 2. Risk Management Policy. The updates consists of additional clauses as follows; 1. Anti-fraud and Anti-corruption Policy (Amended September 2016. Approved November 2016) New clauses added; V. (a) Fraud awareness V. (f) Building fraud prevention into program and … Continue reading
Colleagues This is a polite reminder. The CGIAR consortium does not exist after July so we changed our email signature to say ‘ILRI is a CGIAR research centre‘ instead of any mention of the consortium. Please take a few minutes to update it. Further information and guidance is at https://announcements.ilri.org/2016/07/20/please-update-your-ilri-email-signature/ and http://ict.worldagroforestry-ilri.org/node/366 We also updated … Continue reading
Dear Colleagues, Please release the below announcement from EOHS office on the subject: ‘Please be informed that awareness and assessment program on Breast cancer and Hepatitis B are planned as per the schedule below in ILRI Addis campus. EOHS office encourages all ILRI Addis staff to participate in the program. 1. Medical Talk on breast … Continue reading
Delhi, hosting one of ILRI regional office is reporting high levels of outdoor air pollution (hazardous rating above 400). The situation in Delhi is very complex as most sources of outdoor air pollution are well beyond the control of individuals and demand action by cities, as well as national and international policymakers in sectors … Continue reading
Our Unit has sent earlier notice on the upcoming construction work for the fire hydrant project, this announcement is to keep you informed that the contractor has started trench excavation work maximum of 80 c.m. deep from the main reservoir area and will also head this week along the stretch of the right way of the main gate … Continue reading
ILRI Addis engineering and facility unit has planned to clean the main water reservoir the coming Saturday 6th of November 2016. During the cleaning process, the main line will be disconnected for maximum of an hour ( 8:00 am – 9:00 am). Cleaning of the water tank will be completed by 5:00 p.m.. While the water … Continue reading
This is to introduce Evergreen Horticulture East Africa Ltd. as the new Grounds Maintenance provider for ILRI Nairobi campus with effect from November 1, 2016. Evergreen takes over from the incumbent, Farmline EA Ltd. Some staff from Farmline have been retained by the new company for continuity and smooth transition. The scope of services previously … Continue reading