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Resource: Resource: Questions in New Methods of Extension Answered
628 reads A compilation of links to resources from the MEAS library offers insights into: How public and private extension systems might work together to improve services; How farmers get agricultural information so they can get great seeds and keep crops healthy, connect to markets, and get ...more
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Question: Question: Pest Management
472 reads Oliver Teekpeh Rikki Agudah mobile Pest Management Do Army Worms change form into spiders? Advisory Services 99gg ...more
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Resource: Resource: First Batch of Publications (Books) from FARA for the Year 2018
science, technology and innovation. FARA is pleased to release the First Batch of Publications (Books) for the Year 2018 providing relevant knowledge for AR4D. Follow the following links to access these books: Innovation Opportunities in the Small Ruminants livestock sector in Benin- A GUIDE BOOK ...more
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Story: Story: Youth involvement in Agriculture for sustainability
productivity”. Africa as a continent relies heavily on agriculture yet the youth have taken a step back and left it to the older generation, preferring to pursue “white collar” jobs that can make them quick money. As a result, agriculture as a sector is suffering major setbacks. Getting more African youth in ...more
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News: News: Building Linkages in Agricultural Education and Training through Systems Thinking
workforce development) and informal education (on-the-job training and day-to-day self-learning). The February Ag Sector Council Seminar will discuss the five AET linkages and demonstrate how they can be built them into projects. These connections include those between: Theory and practical instruction ...more
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Story: Story: The Gayaza Schools Agricultural Innovation Platform (G-SAIP)
early stage appreciate agriculture as a valuable sector at both micro and macro levels. More Faith Okiror's blog 598 reads Agricultural Innovation Systems UFAAS CASE STUDY 2-ON INNOVATION SUPPORT-THE G-SAIP_0.pdf Agribusiness Best Practices Uganda <a href="/users/faith-okiror" ...more
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Resource: Resource: ICT in Agriculture (Updated Edition): Connecting Smallholders to Knowledge, Networks, and Institutions
productivity, to enhance food and nutrition security, to access markets, and to find employment opportunities in a revitalized sector. ICT has unleashed incredible potential to improve agriculture, and it has found a foothold even in poor smallholder farms. ICT in Agriculture, Updated Edition is the revised ...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
Support public sector extension strategy in the area of gender and nutrition integration within agricultural services. Create a robust community of practice for extentionists around gender and nutrition integration via networking and information sharing. Provide training and mentoring opportunities for ...more
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News: News: Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services-Kenya (KeFAAS) AgLINK Newsletter. AFAAS Content
360 reads The Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services-Kenya (KeFAAS) has the pleasure to present its 4th issue of the AgLINK Newsletter. The newsletter provides an excellent platform for sharing of information and experiences among KeFAAS members and all stakeholders in the agricultural sector ...more
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Resource: Resource: Closing the potential-performance divide in Ugandan agriculture (World Bank, 2018)
164 reads Agriculture accounts for 70 percent of employment, overwhelmingly on small farms; occupies half of all land area, and provides half of all exports and one-quarter of GDP in Uganda. It is considered a leading sector for future economic growth and economic inclusion in the current National ...more