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
In July 2015, the Program Management Framework Project was initiated to address challenges and increase efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery through the implementation of consistent management processes at ILRI. The PM Framework Project completed its Program/Project Management workshops in late June 2016 to program leaders, project leaders, program/project management staff, and select support staff … Continue reading
Please kindly note that Meskel Bonfire will be held on Monday 26th of September 2016. Invite you family and friends and join us our colorful celebration. Entrance ticket on sale at Housing reception and organizing committee members ( Biurk Lemma, Kumneger Tilahun, Mahlet Mekruia, Coach Berhanu) Admassu Wondimu Continue reading
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to learn that over 150 ILRI staff have signed up for IPM so far and encourage those of you who have not to do so very soon. This will be the first IPM for three years, and for many of you, the first time you get to meet your colleagues … Continue reading
Guest seminar – Understanding Host-Parasite interactions: Genetic and immunological insights into Toxoplasma-host coevolution Presenter – Dr. Musa Hassan is currently a Wellcome Trust funded fellow at the University of Glasgow. His research uses methods in genetics, genomics, immunology and computational biology to elucidate the mechanisms that underlie susceptibility to infectious diseases. Currently, his work focuses … Continue reading
In our continuous drive to improve efficiency and customers satisfaction, Engineering and Facilities Unit has rolled out an online maintenance software (http://ilriethcafm ). This will enable our esteem clients to log in maintenance requests and track progress from the comfort of their office/home. To facilitate follow up on work progress and queries we would encourage … Continue reading
Registration for ILRI IPM 2016 Nairobi: Dates 4 – 7 October 2016. # Better Science; Better Lives (Sayansi Bora; Maisha Bora) If you plan to attend the IPM, we urgently need you to: 1. Complete a pre-IPM survey to help us enrich the IPM agenda: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ilri-ipm2016 2. REGISTER to attend the IPM at: https://ipm2016.eventbrite.com · … Continue reading
ILRI’s internal planning meeting takes place in Nairobi from 4 to 7 October (more information) Help make it relevant and respond to your needs – take the survey! Continue reading
Dear all, In order to improve the procurement services institute wide, the supply chain unit is happy to hereby present the new updated procurement policy. It is now better catered for a more modern and pragmatic procurement process, by including On-line purchasing, use of credit cards, higher thresholds and more possibilities for fast single sourcing, … Continue reading
There will be construction work at the Zebu Club today, September 8th 2016. This is to kindly request users cooperation towards this. Thanks for your understanding and patience. Admassu Wondimu | Housing, Catering and Conference Services Manager Continue reading
Dear Colleagues Greetings. As indicated earlier in a message by Iain Wright, ILRI will hold its Institutional Planning Meeting (IPM) in Nairobi from 4 – 7 October 2016. The IPM presents a great opportunity for all “ILRI” to know what “ILRI” is doing around the globe. In 2016, the IPM will focus on ILRI’s science … Continue reading