Agriculture and Food Security (AFS) / Agriculture et sécurité alimentaire (ASA)
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The goal of the AFS program is to support research that generates opportunities for more equitable and productive agriculture to improve the food and income security of poor women and men in developing countries. In order to do this, we support interdisciplinary, applied and impact-oriented research that will help to increase food security. We work with research and development organizations from Canada and developing countries to develop and test innovations that are relevant to and can be applied in practice across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Asia.
Le programme ASA a pour but d’appuyer des recherches qui créent des occasions de favoriser une agriculture équitable et productive afin d’améliorer la sécurité alimentaire et la sécurité du revenu des hommes et des femmes pauvres vivant dans les pays en développement. À cette fin, le programme soutient des recherches interdisciplinaires appliquées et axées sur des impacts qui contribueront à accroître la sécurité alimentaire. Le programme ASA travaille avec des organismes de recherche et de développement du Canada et de pays en développement à la mise au point et à l’essai d’innovations pertinentes pour les pays d’Afrique, du Moyen Orient, d’Amérique latine, des Caraïbes et d’Asie et pouvant y être utilisées.
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Item 2021-2022 calendar - Kenya(2021) Tufts UniversityThis calendar is made for those raising poultry in Kenya. It contains colour coded stickers for participants to track all dates of vaccination, mortality, and illness in their livestock, as well as trainings they have received.Item 2021-2022 calendar - Rwanda(2021) Tufts UniversityThis calendar is made for those raising poultry in Rwanda. It contains colour coded stickers for participants to track all dates of vaccination, mortality, and illness in their livestock, as well as trainings they have received.Item 2021-2022 calendar - Uganda(2021) Tufts UniversityThis calendar is made for those raising poultry in Uganda. It contains colour coded stickers for participants to track all dates of vaccination, mortality, and illness in their livestock, as well as trainings they have received.Item Abstracts and case studies : International Conference on Policies for Water and Food Security in Dry Areas, Cairo, Egypt, 24-26 June 2013(ICARDA, 2013) ICARDAPolicy makers, researchers, development agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), donors, and the private sector share ideas towards more effective policies to improve food security, job creation and water management in dry areas. The conference papers cover the effectiveness of current and alternative water and food policy options and identify strategies to enhance land and water productivity. The conference addresses four thematic areas: incentives for sustainable and efficient water allocation and management; interactions between water management, food security and employment; coping with water scarcity and water and food security nexus policy dialogue; policies for enhancing food security. Summaries of papers are provided.Item Accélération du déploiement d'innovations agricoles par l'accès aux services financiers : modèle de référence : services financiers et déploiement d'innovations agricoles au Burkina Faso (SFDIAB)(Développement international Desjardins (DID), 2018-05) Auger, GhislainItem Acceptability of fortified complementary foods in Lao Cai, Viet Nam Poster(2018) Yuan, Y.V.; Rocha, C.; Do, B.H.; Broiwn, M.; Huynh, P.; Nguyen, H.In rural northern Vietnam, childhood stunting rates are 15-27.5%. In Lào Cai province, female subsistence farmers grow crops, but face barriers sending produce to markets. The present intervention purchases these crops which are processed in local small-scale food processing facilities (SSFPF) to produce instant fortified complementary foods (FCF) for weaning.Item Acceso a fuentes de financiamiento para la agricultura familiar ecológica : manual para líderes y directivos de asociaciones de productores (anexo 39 del informe técnico final)(AGROECO Project - UNALM, Lima, PE, 2014-06) Valle, Ricardo; Eeckhout, Hannes Van Den; Delgado, JaimeThe publication “Access to funding sources for organic family agriculture: manual for leaders and directors of producer associations” is a contribution of the AGROECO project for producers and their organizations and aims to support them in the elaboration of their proper project proposals to access local funding. Agroecology has shown to be the most efficient of all existing models in agricultural development for smallholders, particularly in the Peruvian Andes. Agroecological intensification demands that the Government should facilitate the creation of sustainable business with appropriate investment in infrastructure, facilities, public services and training. Nowadays, many farmers with a heterogeneous base (land size, organization level, investment capacity) have the possibility to access several funding mechanisms to strengthen their organization and be part of the value chain in best conditions. Nevertheless, the market and the credit system can be risky fields to assume as smallholders. This manual gives insights in finance basics and value chains terminology and provides practical steps for participatory business plan development, with the aim that with the right orientation and access to funding sources, farmer organizations can move towards a better livelihood in rural areas and overcome food insecurity.Item Access and Benefit Sharing from Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge in Jordan; Final Technical Report(2011) International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)This detailed project report reviews a successful programme that strengthened local participatory plant breeding (PPB) and evolutionary breeding programs and increased the awareness of farmers about their rights through a number of workshops. Articles 6 and 9 of agriculture law were thoroughly examined. The goal of the project was the empowerment of resource-poor smallholders by enhancing their knowledge of plant genetic resources and benefit-sharing. It is essential to convince farmers about conservation of local species and the benefits that can be realized from sustainable agriculture. The appendices provide details of environmental law, conservation practices, agro-biodiversity, and recommendations.Item Accroître la sécurité alimentaire en associant étroitement élevage, arbres et cultures par la pratique de l'agroforesterie au Mali : compte rendu de l'atelier de lancement du projet, 23-27 mai 2011, pavillon Paul-Comtois, Université Laval, Québec(2011) Université de Laval; IER; IPR/IFRA; CECI Mali; ICRAF; ACDI; FCRSAIRéunir deux continents, regrouper cinq institutions différentes, impliquer des chercheurs provenant de disciplines aussi diversifiées que la biologie végétale, l’agroforesterie, les sciences animales, l’économie forestière et l’anthropologie et rallier des professionnels compétents dans le domaine de la participation paysanne et de la gestion de projet autour de la question de la sécurité alimentaire relève certainement de l’exploit. C’est pourtant ce à quoi aspirent les artisans du projet « Accroître la sécurité alimentaire en associant étroitement élevage, arbres et cultures par la pratique de l’agroforesterie au Mali ». Le projet, financé par l’ACDI via le Fonds canadien de recherche sur la sécurité alimentaire internationale et géré par le CRDI, s’échelonnera sur une durée de trois ans et demi et devra permettre, à terme, d’améliorer la sécurité alimentaire des ménages ruraux, et en particulier des femmes, par l’amélioration des techniques d’embouche ovine et des pratiques agroforestières alliant la culture de ligneux fourragers à celle de produits vivriers.Item Accroître la sécurité alimentaire en associant étroitement élevage, arbres et cultures par la pratique de l'agroforesterie au Mali : rapport technique final (1er mars 2011 - 1er septembre 2014)(2014-08) Université Lavalcultures par la pratique de l’agroforesterie au Mali » (ASAPAM) avait pour objectif géné-ral de mettre au point et diffuser des techniques d'embouche et des pratiques agrofo-restières permettant d’accroître la sécurité alimentaire des exploitations agricoles fami-liales des zones semi-arides d’Afrique de l’Ouest, et particulièrement du Mali, en y op-timisant la contribution des ligneux et en y intégrant des espèces dont les produits et services permettent de renforcer les systèmes de production et d'assurer la conserva-tion des ressources naturelles. Au Mali, le mouton a une importance capitale. Indissociable de certaines cérémonies coutumières et religieuses, il joue un rôle essentiel sur le plan alimentaire, économique, social et culturel. L'élevage ovin est une activité très largement pratiquée dans le pays, notamment par les femmes, pour qui il représente généralement une source de revenus non négligeable qui peut avoir une influence sur la sécurité alimentaire des ménages. La production ovine demeure cependant une activité qui comporte des risques et des difficultés dans un pays comme le Mali. La rareté et le coût élevé des aliments peuvent représenter des problèmes majeurs, surtout en saison sèche. Pendant cette période de l’année, les feuilles de certains arbres et arbustes sont depuis longtemps utilisées comme fourrage afin de suppléer à la production insuffisante des pâturages. Il n’avait cependant jamais été démontré jusqu’ici que les feuilles de certains ligneux pouvaient servir à nourrir des moutons sur une base régulière et remplacer un aliment comme la fane d’arachide, qui, elle, a déjà fait ses preuves. Le projet a entre autres permis de démontrer qu'une ration incluant des fourrages li-gneux (50 % de tourteau de coton et 50 % de fourrages ligneux) est tout aussi efficace, sinon plus, que la ration généralement recommandée (50 % de tourteau de coton et 50 % de fane d’arachide) puisqu'elle permet d'obtenir un gain de poids équivalent ou supérieur chez le mouton. Ce résultat est d'autant plus intéressant que le coût de l’alimentation peut être réduit jusqu’à 14 fois grâce à l’utilisation de fourrages ligneux dans la ration des moutons...Item Accroître le rôle des femmes dans la vaccination du bétail en Afrique de l’Est(2023) LE FONDS D’INNOVATION EN VACCINS POUR LE BÉTAIL (FIVB)Item Accroître l’accès des femmes à des marchés ables grâce à la commercialisation collective(2020-02-07) Nanyonjo, Grace; Aseete, Paul; Ugen, Michael A.; Mugagga, Joseph Isaac; Katabalwa, Stanley Nkalubo Charles; Kabanyoro, RuthItem Achieving impact at scale through ICT-enabled extension services in Ghana : project story(2020-02-18) Canadian International Food Security Research FundDigital platforms such as mobile phones, participatory radio and video tutorials rapidly connect farmers to trusted information, resources, markets, and financial services. The AgroTech advisory platform extended the reach of agricultural information, increased the number of field agents, and improved the adoption of good farming practices. Field agent activities were supported by interactive radio programs developed by Farm Radio International. They were also equipped with computer tablets and ‘SmartEx’ software application, reaching 500,687 farmers (34.8% women). Higher yielding technologies and practical innovations increased participant incomes and productivity. Many more farmers were reached than through traditional agricultural extension services.Item Achieving scale of farmer reach with improved common bean technologies : the role of village based advisors(Taylor & Francis (Routledge), 2018-01) Kansiime, Monica; Watiti, James; Mchana, Abigael; Jumah, Raymond; Musebe, Richard; Rware, HarrisonExtension materials facilitated VBA engagement of farmers in rural Tanzania even in informal settings, enhancing information flow beyond village boundaries. Village-based Advisors (VBAs) play important roles in reaching a wide audience of farmers. Project evidence demonstrates uptake of promoted common bean practices by farmers, enhanced by judicious incentives such as higher yields, increased land productivity, and labor-saving. The Africa Soil Health Consortium (ASHC) common bean campaign aimed to scale-up information on proven improved technologies. Findings indicate that VBAs are relevant in scaling-up because of farmer understanding and trust.Item Action Oriented Research and Activities to Support Implementation of Access and Benefit Sharing Policies and Laws in Peru: Confronting Misuse and Misappropriation of Seeds, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge(2011) Peruvian Society for Environmental Law (SPDA)This report itemizes activities and capacity building relative to biopiracy prevention. The project has succeeded in integrating the efforts of national pubic and private institutions, including NGO´s, indigenous people’s organizations, and research institutions, in confronting misappropriation and illegal access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge. Results of the project can be measured for example, in the abandonment of a series of international patents requested and granted over Peruvian genetic resources through direct action of the National Commission for the Prevention on Biopiracy.Item Activity report on collective field studies on local community development of farmers' associations in Samrong district, Takeo province(Graduate Program in Development Studies, Royal University of Phnom Penh, 2011) Ly, Kimlong; Chhinh, Nyda; Heng, Naret; Keo, MorokothThis report describes curriculum development for the Master of Arts in Development Studies (MDS) program in Cambodia, in particular a field study component. The fieldwork course aimed to familiarize students with rural development projects conducted by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs), and to provide the opportunity for students to translate theory into practice. The paper also reports on outcomes of the collective field study including lessons learned, reflections, and suggestions for course improvement.Item Acuicultura Boliviana : protocolo para el análisis, evaluación y formulación de proyectos de acuicultura tropical(INIA, La Paz, BO, 2014-05) Monasterio, Carmen; Mendoza, José; Flores, Mónica; Céspedes, Álvaro; Carolsfeld, JoachimEl presente documento de protocolo sirve como una guía para la formulación de proyectos de acuicultura tropical que tengan en cuenta los objetivos y las expectativas locales, regionales y nacionales, además de las condiciones sociales y ambientales locales. La acuicultura tiene un gran potencial, pero no es una solución para todas las situaciones. Es necesario desarrollar un profundo análisis, este documento ofrece herramientas para evaluar los factores críticos, ayudar en la planificación y el desarrollo de un negocio sostenible y rentable.Item AdaptCoop : renforcement de la résilience des coopératives cacaoyères face aux changements climatiques en Côte d’Ivoire(2023-02-27) Brunelle, Renée; Okou, Alla Kouadio; Chérif, Mamadou; Koné, Daouda; Larrivée, CarolineItem Adaptive strategies and local innovations of smallholder farmers in selected agri-food systems of central kenya(2011) Maina, I; Miruka, M; Rono, B; Njeru, P N M; Amboga, SThe study sample of 360 households was drawn randomly from 18 farmers’ groups in Kenya living under acute food and livelihood crisis (Mbeere South district); experiencing borderline food insecurity (Kirinyaga West District); and those with low resilience (Nyandarua North District). Results show that smallholders in these areas use and perpetuate diverse adaptive strategies and innovations for coping with vulnerability, for risk avoidance, and for livelihoods insurance enhancement. Smallholder farmers use multiple pathways to deal with food insecurity, which should inform interventions that are intended to strengthen agri-food systems.Item Adaptive strategies and local innovations of smallholder farmers in selected Agri-food Systems of Central Kenya(2011) Maina, I; Miruka, M; Rono, B; Njeru, P N M; Amboga, SIn Kenya, smallholders are the main food producers and paradoxically, are also the most food insecure. The presentation provides an overview of a study undertaken in three rural locations in Kenya to determine how local household strategies and farmer innovations can be better supported and integrated into innovative systems. Adaptive strategies and innovations differ in time and by location, according to agroecological zones, season and even climate variability. Research and development as well as public policy must recognize and advocate for productivity-enhancing strategies and innovations inherent in smallholder farming systems.