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ICKM VIDEO PRODUCTION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RESEARCH TO EXTENSION CASE STUDY REPORT

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Date of Publication
Mar 01, 2024
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The case study explores a comprehensive video production training program organized by CCARDESA and designed to accomplish some of the Research 2 Extension objectives while responding to some expectations from participants.

Author or Institution as Author
Andrianjafy Rasoanindrainy and Bridget Kakuwa-Kasongamulilo
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   A. Rasoanindrainy and Kakuwa, B. (2023),  ICKM Video Production in the Context of the Research to Extension Case Study Report, pg. 26                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

Bamboo Production in Malawi - A Case of Mr. Goodman

Date of Publication
Dec 01, 2022
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The pangs of climate change are real coupled with the rampant deforestation that is happening due to increased land pressure. This is an inspirational video where Mr. Andrew Goodmans is advocating for farmers to grow Giant Bamboo. Bamboos can cater for household and community needs in less than five years. The household only needs 10 bamboo seedling at afordable price.

Author or Institution as Author
Department of Agricultural Research Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Malawi
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Ben Chisama

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Department of Agricultural Research Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Malawi
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    Chisama, B., 2022.  Bamboo Production in Malawi: A Case of Mr. Goodman. Department of Agricultural Research Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Malawi

Influence of weaning management at 30, 75 and 180 days of age on non‐esterified fatty acids and reproductive performance in beef cows

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Date of Publication
Oct 01, 2022
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of age at weaning of calves on non‐ esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and reproductive parameters of beef cows. Animals (n = 65) were randomly assigned to three treatments after calving: hyper‐early weaning (W30) at 32 ± 0.89 days, early weaning (W75) at 77 ± 0.95 days, and conventional weaning (W180) at 183 ± 0.82 days. Body weight (BW) and body condition score (BCS) were evaluated at parturition (AP) and at 30, 45, 64, 81, 100 and 115 days postpartum (dPP). Blood samples were collected to analyze NEFA levels and progesterone (P4) at 30, 45, 64 and 81 dPP. Higher BW and BCS were observed from 64 to 115 dPP in W30 cows than W180 ones (p < 0.05). Cows subjected to W30 condition had higher levels of NEFA at 30 dPP compared to 64 and 81 dPP (p < 0.05). We also observed that cows from W180 group showed decreased levels of NEFA at 30 dPP compared to 45 (p < 0.01) and 64 dPP (p < 0.05). The highest P4 level was observed at 64 dPP in W30 cows compared to W75 and W180 (p < 0.05). We also observed higher CR of W30 (86%) compared to W180 (47%) at 45 dPP (p < 0.05). The overall pregnancy rate (PR) was higher for W30 (95.5%) than W180 (73.9%). In addition, higher BW at calving and P4 levels at 30 dPP were positively correlated with the possibility of pregnancy (p < 0.05). Improvement in BW and BCS were observed in cows subjected to hyper‐early weaning management. However, levels of NEFA decreased as the postpartum period progressed. We concluded that cows who weaned calves hyper‐early have greater chances of increasing cyclicity and PRs.

Author or Institution as Author
Alforma, A. M. P
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Pereira, G. R.; da Rocha, M. K. ;Teixeira, O.S.; Oliveira, M. C. M.; Lima, J.A.; Cumbe, T.A.; Barcellos, J.O.J

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Alforma, A. M. P., Pereira, G. R., da Rocha, M. K., Teixeira, O. d. S., de Oliveira, M. C. M., Lima, J. A., Cumbe, T. A., & Barcellos, J. O. J. (2022). Influence of weaning management at 30, 75 and 180 days of age on non‐esterified fatty acids and reproductive performance in beef cows. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.13736

African forests, People and Climate change Project: Forest and Climate Changes Policies, Strategies and Programmes in the SADC and COMESA Regions

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Date of Publication
Oct 01, 2022
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Climate change is now known to be a key threat to achieving sustainable development and poverty reduction targets, as well as attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in Africa. Climate change is altering rainfall patterns, water availability, and sea levels; it is increasing droughts and the frequency of bushfires, and increasingly impacting on human health, agricultural productivity, forests and biodiversity. In this way, climate change will negatively affect the social, economic and environmental dimensions of human livelihoods in Africa.

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Dr Cliff Dlamini
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African Forests Forum 

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African Forest Forum
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Dlamini, C. S. 2014. African forests, People and Climate change Project: Forest and Climate Changes Policies, Strategies and Programmes in the SADC and COMESA regions. African Forest Forum, Working Paper Series, Vol. 2(17), 39 pp

Enhancement of National Forest Governance to Respond to the Paris Agreement and Related Global Change Policies and Initiatives in Eastern and Southern Africa

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Date of Publication
Oct 01, 2022
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The study looks at  (i) Main Substantive Elements and Commitments and (ii) Reporting, Review and Compliance. The IPCC recognizes Land-Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) hence its significant role in the NDCs . The study also highlights the challenges, opportunities and strategies for improving the implementation of nationally determined conditions in the Eastern and Southern Africa regions.

Author or Institution as Author
Dr Cliff Dlamini
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African Forest Forum

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African Forest Forum
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 Dlamini C., (2020). Enhancement of national forest governance to respond to the Paris Agreement and related global change policies and initiatives in Eastern and Southern Africa : African Forest Forum Working Paper, Vol (5) 4, Nairobi.

SAPP-MALABO INTERVENTIONS ENDING MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN

Date of Publication
Sep 01, 2022
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The articles discusses the Malabo interventions in Malawi, especially focusing on the Nutrition component under the Sustainable Agriculture Production Programme.

Author or Institution as Author
Eunice Ndhlovu
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MBC TV
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Ndhlove E,SAPP-Malabo Interventions Ending Malnutrition in Children retrived from https://mbc.mw/sapp-interventions-help-to-end-malnutrition-in-children/ on 23rd September, 2022

Challenges and Opportunities in Common Bean Production and Marketing in Botswana: Prospects and Farmer’s Perspectives

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Date of Publication
Aug 01, 2022
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Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is the most consumed legume crop in the world, and one of the most consumed legume crops in Botswana. This study aims to identify constraints and opportunities in common beans production in order to enhance common bean production in the country

Author or Institution as Author
National Agricultural Research and Development Institute,
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Mangole G, Ithuteng M , Radikgomo M and OO Molosiwa

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National Agricultural Research and Development Institute
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Mangole.G et al (2022) Challenges and Opportunities in Common Bean Production and Marketing in Botswana: Prospects and Farmer’s Perspectives,pg 19, Gaborone, Botswana 

Climate Change Mitigation through Climate-Smart Agriculture in Southern Africa: Challenges and Emerging Opportunities

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Date of Publication
Mar 01, 2022
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This brief explains how CSA practices have mitigation co-benefits, how mitigation co-benefits relate to other policy objectives, and the challenges and opportunities for climate change mitigation through CSA in Southern Africa.

Author or Institution as Author
CCARDESA
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GIZ

Institution
CCARDESA
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CCARDESA (2021) Climate Change Mitigation through Climate-Smart Agriculture in Southern Africa: Challenges and Emerging Opportunities,Pg.14, Gaborone: Botswana) 

GHG Mitigation through Climate-Smart Agriculture in Southern Africa: Climate-Smart Landscapes

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Date of Publication
Mar 01, 2022
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This brief explains: links between agriculture and GHG emissions from other land uses, landscape approach to achieve synergies between agriculture and other land uses, and between adaptation and mitigation, and examples of initiatives that illustrate how landscape approaches can be implemented at scale in Southern Africa.

Author or Institution as Author
CCARDESA
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GIZ

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CCARDESA
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CCARDESA (2021), GHG Mitigation through Climate-Smart Agriculture in Southern Africa: Climate-Smart Landscapes,PG16, Gaborone :Botswana.

GHG Mitigation through Climate-Smart Agriculture in Southern Africa: Mitigation Co-benefits in the Crop Sector

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Date of Publication
Mar 01, 2022
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This brief explains the major sources of GHG emissions related to crop production in Southern Africa, approaches and technical options to reduce GHG emissions from crop production, and examples of mechanisms that could help scale adoption of climate-smart crop production practices with mitigation co-benefits in Southern Africa. ©GIZ 9 GHG Mitigation through Climate-Smart Agriculture in Souther

Author or Institution as Author
CCARDESA
Co-authors

GIZ

Institution
CCARDESA
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CCARDESA (2021) GHG Mitigation through Climate-Smart Agriculture in Southern Africa: Mitigation Co-benefits in the Crop Sector Pg17,Gaborone;Botswana

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