Community-based breeding programs and animal health interventions in the extensive production system of Ethiopia: a political economy and stakeholder analysis
he aim of this study was to identify potential institutions, their contributions, and linkages among them for the successful implementation of Community-Based Breeding Programs (CBBP) and Animal Health Interventions (AHI) in Ethiopia...
Dr. Rania Soula is an agricultural and environmental economist specializing in groundwater management, hydroeconomic modeling, and the evaluation of agricultural and environmental policies in arid and semi-arid regions. Her publications appear...
National Workshop Sets Priorities for Ethiopia’s Small Ruminant Sector
Policymakers, researchers, universities, development partners, and private-sector actors gathered in Addis Ababa for a national workshop on Small Ruminant Value Chain Transformation (SmaRT).
Environmental factors are an important part of farmers' assessments of the value of agroecology
The need for transformation of food and agriculture systems to be aligned with sustainable development goals is widely acknowledged. Evidence from many parts of the world shows that agroecology, which considers the social and environmental...
Seed collection and processing practices affect subsequent seed storage longevity in durum wheat and wild relatives
Potential seed storage longevity is influenced by environment during seed development and maturation but postharvest processing may also affect longevity, particularly in accessions with variable maturity or seed shedding. The impact of...
Adaptation of lentil to Northern European agro-climatic conditions: effect of sowing time and sowing rate on lentil development, productivity and weed suppression
The agronomic, economic, and cultural significance of lentil positions it as a potentially valuable crop in Europe. Only a few studies have investigated lentil cultivation in the central and northern parts of Europe. This study assessed the...
A Woman’s Journey in Community-Based Breeding in Ethiopia
In rural Ethiopia, 60-year-old Ayelech is transforming lives through ICARDA’s Community-Based Breeding Program (CBBP), empowering women farmers, improving livestock quality, and driving inclusive rural development
Silvopastoral Systems Restoring Land and Livelihoods in Tunisia
5 November, Tunisia, an open field day in Zaghouan brought together researchers, development partners, and local communities to explore how agroforestry and silvopastoral systems can support ecosystem restoration and strengthen rural livelihoods...
Genomic prediction for heat and herbicide tolerance in faba bean
Genomic selection (GS) has potential to accelerate the genetic gain in crop plants. This study was undertaken to assess the accuracy and potential of GS in faba bean [Vicia faba (L.)] and to enhance its application in breeding programs. A set of...
Genetic analysis and marker assisted selection using KASP markers in a doubled haploid bread wheat population
Bread Wheat breeding can rely on different methods, the main objective of this study was to combine Marker Assisted Selection with haplodiploidisation to accelerate the breeding process, focusing on the introduction of high yield, rust...
