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
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CIMMYT – Ethiopia new staff – Ayalneh Tilahun
CIMMYT-Ethiopia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ayalneh Tilahun as a Research Associate for CIMMYT-Ethiopia/GMP-Maize Seed Systems, based in Addis Ababa, effective December 15th, 2015. Ayalneh’s qualifications include BSc degree in Plant Production and Dryland Farming (Hawassa University, 2003), MSc degree in Plant Breeding (Haramaya University, 2009) and BA degree in Business Administration … Continue reading
Engineering / Ethiopia / ILRI / Official
ILRI Zebu – swimming pool solar heating replacement
The swimming pool solar heating replacement work will commence on Monday 22 through to 26 of February 2016, therefore the swimming pool temperature will be lower than the normal days. We would like to apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. ILRI Engineering team Continue reading
Early career scientists consider applying to participate in April 2016 ISPC science forum
The ISPC Science Forum 2016 will be held from 12-14 April 2016 in Addis Ababa addressing the topic of: “Agricultural research for rural prosperity: rethinking the pathways”. Motivated early career scientists interested in receiving ISPC support to participate in the Forum in Addis Ababa can apply here: http://www.scienceforum2016.org/early-career-scientists/ There is no age limit to ECS, … Continue reading
Help improve the Livestock CRP proposal – contribute your ideas and experiences
As you know, CGIAR centres and partners are currently developing a portfolio of second phase ‘agri-food system’ research programs. As part of this process, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is leading development of a phase 2 livestock Agri-food Systems research program proposal. Building on past work in the Livestock and Fish and other programs, … Continue reading
ILRI Ethiopia Finance office closed on Friday the 19th,
The whole staff of ILRI Ethiopia Finance unit will be at a meeting off campus on Friday the 19th of February 2016 and will not be able to process payments. We will try to process urgent payments submitted till 12:30 a.m. by the 18th of February. We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for … Continue reading
Olivier Hanotte joined the ILRI LiveGene team in Addis Ababa
Welcome to Professor Olivier Hanotte who recently joined the ILRI LiveGene team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Olivier is not really a newcomer. He worked at ILRI-Nairobi from July, 1995 to December, 2008 supervising a team of scientists at ILRI- Kenya, ILRI – Ethiopia and at the joint ILRI-CAAS laboratory China. In January 2009, Olivier left … Continue reading
Directorate / Ethiopia / ILRI / Kenya / Official
The view from Iain’s Office – January 2016
It was great to be back in Addis for a week in January and to attend the ILRI staff party on 14 January (with apologies for not wearing my kilt this year!). It’s always good to meet up with former colleagues and old friends. The atmosphere at the party was good and even the rain … Continue reading
Ethiopia / ILRI / Unofficial
Sign up for the 2016 Women First 5km Run (Ethiopia)
Notice, We are glad to inform you that ILRI will sponsor the first 60 CGIAR women staff who would like to take part in the 2016 women first 5km run. Interested staff of CGIAR can sign-up at the Zebu club at any time. Others may sign-up and pay the registration fee ( ETB 120) and … Continue reading
Corporate Services / ILRI / Kenya / Official / POD
Introducing Richard Basil – Supply Chain Manager in Nairobi
Colleagues, I am very pleased to introduce Richard Basil, Supply Chain Manager. Richard is a procurement professional with over 8 years’ experience in procurement, fleet coordination, and inventory management. He has worked for International humanitarian organizations and his recent appointment was with CARE International in Kenya as a Procurement and Fleet management coordinator. His previous … Continue reading
IITA seminar on golden bananas for Africa
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is pleased to announce a Seminar by Prof. James Dale from Centre for Tropical Crops and Bio commodities, Queensland University of Technology|Brisbane, Queensland, Australia D/Prof James Dale, AO FTSE Bsc Agr (Hons), PhD Syd Distinguished Professor James Dale is the founder of the Centre for Tropical Crops and Bio … Continue reading
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