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Resource: Resource: An Analysis of Indicators and Measurement Tools Used in Zambia to Measure the Impact of Agricultural Extension Programs on Gender Equity and Nutrition Outcomes
583 reads A paper by Rhoda Mofya-Mukuka and Mulako Kabisa presents a study which set out 'to contribute to a better understanding of how to measure the impacts of agricultural extension services on nutrition and gender outcomes within the Zambian context. Specifically, the study: i. Discusses ...more
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Resource: Resource: Nutrition Integration Fact Sheet- Legumes
557 reads Legumes are a classification of plants that includes peanuts, groundnuts and pulses such as peas (chick, pigeon, etc.), beans (kidney, soy, etc.) and lentils. Legumes are a nutritionally significant source of iron, zinc, dietary fiber, folate, and dietary protein. The levels of iron and ...more
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News: News: SECOND MEETING TO REFINE THE GENDER AND NUTRITION TRAINING MATERIALS
Aggrey, Ms. Amber Martine and Mr. Muhangi James. Mrs. Adeline Muheebwa and Ms. Naigaga Scovia supported the team. All this happened at Eureka Place Hotel, Ntinda. Advisory Services Best Practices Gender Agricultural Extension Communication Gender Nutrition sub-Saharan Africa <a ...more
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News: News: INGENAES Symposium: Promoting Gender Responsive and Nutrition Sensitive Agricultural Extension
273 reads The INGENAES project and UFAAS together are hosting the Regional Symposium March 13- 15, 2018, in Kampala, to bring together extension stakeholders to discuss and deliberate on promoting gender and nutrition sensitive agricultural extension. The symposium will: Explore and showcase ...more
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News: News: UFAAS PARTNERS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN TO IMPLEMENT GENDER AND NUTRITION INTEGRATION WITHIN UGANDA
315 reads The Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS), a country chapter of AFAAS, has partnered with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) to implement the INGENAES Project, which stands for, 'Integrating Gender and Nutrition within Agricultural Extension ...more
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Question: Question: Nutrition
548 reads web Communication Food Science and Technology Is there a way a lay person can identify a malnourished child or person? Advisory Services 7uan ...more
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Resource: Resource: A community resource persons’ training guide: improving food and nutrition security through banana-based farming systems and foods
355 reads The information in this manual was selected following gaps identified at community level through focus group discussions and household surveys. The guide first describes what food security implies, it then goes on to give basic concepts on nutrition, i.e., types of nutrients, role in the ...more
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Story: Story: Webinar: Addressing Food Safety in Animal Source Foods for Improved Nutrition
Join the upcoming joint Agrilinks and Microlinks webinar on January 25, 2017 from 9:30 am- 11:00 am (EDT) 'where experts will share effective approaches to improving food safety and quality related to livestock production. Attendees will learn about ...more
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Question: Question: Tobacco Production
548 reads Godfrey Chapola Maurice Mantchombe Samson Ngalande mobile Agriculture What could be the cause of yellow spots on tobacco leaves and how can it be prevented/controlled? Advisory Services unbf ...more
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Story: Story: Launch of INGENAES Community of Practice (CoP) in Uganda
The Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS) is currently partnering with the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC) University’s project on the Integration of Gender and Nutrition within Agricultural Extension Services (INGENAES). The INGENAES project supports the United ...more