Fodder chopping machines lead to a thriving livestock feed enterprise in rural Niger
Fodder chopping machines are proving to be a great help to livestock farmers in rural Niger, by providing suitable feed to their Read more...
New dual-purpose pearl millet shows promise as excellent fodder in Niger
Two varieties of dual-purpose (food and fodder) pearl millet were shown to increase weight and overall growth in sheep, according to a Read more...
Solving the livestock feed supply-demand puzzle in Niger
An innovative project in Niger has linked livestock feed producers in one village to buyers in another, creating a market where none Read more...
Boosting confidence in farm innovations – Simulating impact with systems modelling tools
Can farm earnings be estimated before doing anything on the ground? A new tool promises to do just that. Researchers from Commonwealth Read more...
Seamless crop-livestock integration in drought-prone Zimbabwe: Discovering and adopting more profitable and sustainable farming through innovation platforms
“Last year was a drought year and the only crop we harvested was mucuna. This year we experienced water logging and again Read more...
How to scale up the initial success of crop-livestock innovation platforms in Zimbabwe?
Scaling IPs or scaling the innovations? Experiences from ZimCLIFS, Semi-Arid Region in Zimbabwe from ICRISAT Goats and cattle are crucial for the Read more...