Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture

We're the @FeedtheFuture Innovation Lab for Horticulture, led by @UCDavis and funded by @USAID. Ag research on fruits & vegetables for #foodsecurity & #ag4dev.

[Feed the Future @FeedtheFuture]

"Growing up in Ghana, I was astounded by the waste of Indigenous fruits and vegetables," says student Josephine Nyame. Read how her experience inspired her to improve food security in her home country. https://t.co/MQO77y0Xrn

@HortInnovLab @FAMU_1887 @TuskegeeUniv @agrilinks

[Feed the Future @FeedtheFuture]

.@HortInnovLab and the Forum for Rural Welfare and Agricultural Reform for Development for Nepal are spearheading research on solar-drying technology that could help transform postharvest handling, creating economic opportunities for smallholder farmers. https://t.co/zsv9o0FG7d

[Feed the Future @FeedtheFuture]

#FeedtheFuture’s @HortInnovLab is strengthening the horticulture sector in Guinea Bissau by improving production with high-yield crop varieties, training farmers on best practices, and enhancing market access with new infrastructure.

Read more: https://t.co/nQ7rE84GXz

[Feed the Future @FeedtheFuture]

In Guatemala, extreme weather threatens agriculture and #FoodSecurity. #FeedtheFuture’s @HortInnovLab is developing solutions like floating structures, row covers, and net houses to protect crops at risk from rising temperatures and pests. Learn more: https://t.co/qI8e9v8igU

[FARA Africa @FARAinfo]

The @FeedtheFuture @HortInnovLab in Ghana has launched a call for agri-preneurs to participate in the Postharvest Innovation Challenge, with the opportunity of up to $10,000 in grants to establish business plan/ideas after training.

Kindly apply via🔗 https://t.co/rPynAdfOfY

[International Center for Evaluation & Development @ICED_THINKTANK]

This week, Peninah Yumbya, manager for @HortInnovLab East Africa Regional Hub, joined Prog. Officer Lydia Maranga and Michel Kabirigi, post-doc researcher, to visit Muni University's horticulture project team, led by Prof. Robert Kajobe.
🔗Full story here: https://t.co/dawNuHelLe

[FARA Africa @FARAinfo]

#FARA & @UnivofGh request for interested individuals/firms to support the establishment of a Postharvest Incubation Program & Agribusiness Accelerator in Mali under @FeedtheFuture-@HortInnovLab.

access terms of reference & other info via https://t.co/LpKghht1lk

[North Central IPM Center @ncipmc]

The North Central IPM Center is hiring for a new position!

Enjoy a role where you can focus on sharing positive news about funded projects and collaborative efforts related to agriculture.

Please share.

Apply here: https://t.co/TNIprptQZ7

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[Helene Dillard @UCDavisCAESDean]

Chancellor May and I welcomed attendees from around the world to today’s Global Food Systems Agriculture Day at UC Davis.

https://t.co/2efcaMEnu7 #GlobalAgDay2024 #SeedingFoodSystems #EndHunger #UCDavis @HortInnovLab

[CA&ES, UC Davis @ucdavisCAES]

Today’s event kicked off with an exciting keynote speech by @JanLow1, a @WorldFoodPrize laureate. Low spoke at #GlobalAgDay2024 about her work with sweet potatoes and the importance of research & collaboration. #EndHunger #UCDavis #SeedingFoodSystems @HortInnovLab

[CA&ES, UC Davis @ucdavisCAES]

As part of Global Food Systems Agriculture Day, Dean Helene Dillard and @ilri Director General Appolinaire Djikeng signed an agreement to develop basic scientific technological research and education at both institutions.

#GlobalAgDay2024 #EndHunger #UCDavis @HortInnovLab

[Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab @FoodSysNutrLab]

‼️ REMINDER: Join us at 2 side events at @TheAGRF in #Rwanda on Sept 2:

Socio-technical Scaling for Transformative Action
⏰ 8am in Room MH1
Organized by FtF IL Council

African Leadership on Healthy Diet
⏰ 3pm in the Knowledge Hub Tent
Organized by FSN-IL w/ @USAID & @CGIAR

[Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab @FoodSysNutrLab]

📢 Are you attending the #AFS Forum 2024 Annual Summit in #Rwanda?

Please join the Feed the Future Innovation Lab Council on SEPT. 2 @ 8am in Room MH1 for our Side Event titled, "Socio-technical Scaling for Transformative Action"

‼️Please share this announcement widely‼️

[International Center for Evaluation & Development @ICED_THINKTANK]

📢Next week: ARN monthly workshop! Horticulture experts & researchers, join ICED's own Dr. Kwadwo Danso-Mensah & Dr. Simon Gicheha as they discuss smallholder women farmers, indigenous fruits & vegs, & household nutrition and income.

📅Aug 28
🕑12pm GMT
🌐https://t.co/7BKzyb3QhV

[Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture @HortInnovLab]

Through a collaborative venture w/@NCStateCALS @kalromkulima @uonbi funded by @USAID through @HortInnovLab, grad researcher Gladys (Njeri) Wanja's work underscores the importance of integrating traditional crops like AIVs into modern food systems: https://t.co/B3XNaETQ9n

[Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture @HortInnovLab]

Back from a productive visit, witnessing latest research project advancements @hortinnovlabwa in #Ghana! Jam-packed week, from a Horticulture Investment Workshop, #E2AbyICED, CSIR field site visits, to celebrating the grand opening of the Postharvest Innovation Hub @UnivofGh🌱🌍

[Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture @HortInnovLab]

Thrilled to have the @UCDavisGlobal @WashFellowship for #YoungAfricanLeaders tour the @HortInnovLab Demo Center -- an opportunity for the Fellows to explore innovations for small-scale horticulture producers! #GlobalDevelopment🌱🌍

[International Center for Evaluation & Development @ICED_THINKTANK]

The morning sessions are underway! Researchers, Principal Investigators & young evaluators are currently in training sessions, workshops, & meetings, run by @MRRInnovLab, @HortInnovLab and ICED.

#E2A2024 #climateresilience #climateadaptation

[International Center for Evaluation & Development @ICED_THINKTANK]

#E2A2024 pre-conference events continued with training sessions for young evaluators, a hands-on workshop for researchers run by Prof. Hugh Waddington, & an interactive discussion led by @HortInnovLab’s W. Africa Hub.

[Feed the Future @FeedtheFuture]

Horticulture accounts for 85% of agricultural products shipped out of Uganda annually. Yet, small-scale producers face challenges with postharvest loss. See how the @HortInnovLab is developing innovative technology to improve income and livelihoods: https://t.co/7gUGQe75RO