A cluster-randomized study design has evaluated the effect of the ATONU and ACGG interventions on the primary outcome of dietary diversity among women of reproductive age in smallholder poultry producing households. Data were collected between November 2016 and May 2018 at three time points: base...
Geremew, Kumlachew
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Madzivhandila, T.
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Sibanda, S.
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Majele, L.
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Mkhandawire, B.
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Gunaratna, N.
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Kinabo, J.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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[Nutrition outcomes in women and children in rural farming households]
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Nutrition outcomes in women and children in rural farming households
Smallholder poultry (SHP) are kept in scavenging, small scale, free-range and backyard systems which depend for feed and nutrition on the scavengeable feed resource base (SFRB). The quantity and quality of SFRB varies with season, altitude, climatic conditions, farming activities and village floc...
Essien, E.
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Goromela, E.H.
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Olukosi, A.O.
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Sonaiya, Emmanuel B.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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[Feed and nutrition research for development and feed technology entry point in the smallholder poultry systems]
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Feed and nutrition research for development and feed technology entry point in the smallholder poultry systems
Reports on a study carried out by ILCA in Kenya, on the Maasai pastoral system with ref. to providing milk primarily for calves & secondly for human subsistence. Notes the systems better level of productivity as compared to other pastoral systems in Africa due to its low calf mortality, better ca...
Semenye, P.P.
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Leeuw, P.N. de
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[Milk for calves or man in a Maasai pastoral system in East Africa]
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Milk for calves or man in a Maasai pastoral system in East Africa
Neglected and underutilised livestock species like ‘cuy' or ‘domestic cavy' or ‘guinea pig' (Cavia porcellus L.) play an important role in better nutrition and poverty reduction. Cavy is indigenous in South America and has been introduced to sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), where it has an extensive dist...
Maass, Brigitte L.
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Chauca-Francia, L.
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Chiuri, W.L.
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Djikeng, Appolinaire
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Meutchieye, F.
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Pengelly, Bruce C.
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Seré Rabé, Carlos
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[From ‘cuy' in South America to ‘cavy' in sub-Sahara Africa: Advancing development through South-South Cooperation]
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From ‘cuy' in South America to ‘cavy' in sub-Sahara Africa: Advancing development through South-South Cooperation
Outlines the activities and programs of ILCA that affect the nutritional status of the underfed human population; discusses the linkage between livestock production & human nutriton, commodity priorities & characteristics and alternative choices for nutritional improvement; ends with suggestions ...
Gryseels, Guido
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Whalen, I.T.
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[Incorporating nutritional goals into international agricultural research - an ILCA perspective]
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Incorporating nutritional goals into international agricultural research - an ILCA perspective
Though cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple for many poor people in Africa, it has major nutritional disadvantages. The tuberous root has very low levels of essential nutrients. Consequently, malnutrition is widespread among the people who depend on as a staple in their diet. Breeding c...
Ssemakula, G.N.
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Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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Maziya-Dixon, B.B.
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[Towards improving the nutritional quality of cassava: progress in the genetic enhancement of carotenoids, iron, zinc, and protein levels]
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Towards improving the nutritional quality of cassava: progress in the genetic enhancement of carotenoids, iron, zinc, and protein levels
New and alternative nutritious breads, can be produced from cassava flour fortified with 20% raw or roasted soy flour using locally available margarine with egg white, together or without xanthan gum. Margarine with egg white, increased control loaf volumes by 29%; the subsequent addition of xant...
Wasike, V.
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Manjella, M.
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Wasiliwa, L.
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Hunter, D.
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[Linking farmers, indigenous vegetables and schools to improve diets and nutrition in Busia County, Kenya]
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Linking farmers, indigenous vegetables and schools to improve diets and nutrition in Busia County, Kenya
Hodgkin, T.
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Santis, P. de
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Dayawansa, W.G.M.G.
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Gunarathane, D.
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Hunter, D.
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Liyanage, A.
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Mijatovic, D.
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Samarasinghe, G.
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Jarvis, D.
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[Agrobiodiversity, climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals]
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Agrobiodiversity, climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals
Neves Soares Oliveira, C.
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Moura de Oliveira Beltrame, D.
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Coradin, Lídio
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Hunter, D.
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[Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project: promoting food and nutrition security through institutional markets in Brazil]
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Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project: promoting food and nutrition security through institutional markets in Brazil