ILRI Research Outputs

Experts to design new agricultural research project for Ethiopian highlands

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Experts to design new agricultural research project for Ethiopian highlands Yonas, M.

Priority setting for small ruminant research

Fri, 01 Jan 1993 00:00:00 GMT

Priority setting for small ruminant research Reynolds, L. The limited resources available to national agriculture research and extension systems in Africa will allow only top priority areas to be funded. Priority identification must take into account farmers' objectives and those of national planners. A farming systems approach is essential to determine farmers' objectives and constraints and to identify appropriate solutions. Such information is an essential prerequisite in the formulation of research programmes, which must be backed up by a thorough review of the literature. Small ruminants may or may not be a national priority.

Prospects for breeding for resistance to endoparasites in small ruminants in Africa a new ILCA research programme

Fri, 01 Jan 1993 00:00:00 GMT

Prospects for breeding for resistance to endoparasites in small ruminants in Africa a new ILCA research programme Baker, R.L.; Reynolds, L.; Lahlou Kassi, A.; Rege, J.E.O; Bekelye, T.; Mukassa-Mugerwa, E.; Rey, B.

High and volatile food prices: Drivers and impacts on food security in Eastern and Central Africa

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

High and volatile food prices: Drivers and impacts on food security in Eastern and Central Africa Karugia, J. This paper which draws from several reports and briefs that have been prepared by ReSAKSS in the last three years presents the results and major conclusions and recommendations from the analysis. (Executive summary available).

Moments with Jimmy Smith: Two director changes

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Moments with Jimmy Smith: Two director changes Smith, J. Jimmy Smith, the Director General of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), announces two director changes on 12 October 2011.

Milking for profit: EADD midterm report 2008-2010

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Milking for profit: EADD midterm report 2008-2010 EADD

The Muchina family: How dairy farming educate's Kenya's children

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Muchina family: How dairy farming educate's Kenya's children ILRI The is the story about how keeping cows has enabled Margaret Muchina, a dairy farmer from central Kenya, to support and educate her four children, who include Edward Muchina who sat for his high school exam in 2010 and emerged as one of the country's best students.

Opening ceremony—Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Research facilities

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Opening ceremony—Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Research facilities ILRI Through photographs and quotations, this film sums up the recent opening of a new research facility in Africa