SAIRLA

DFID-funded Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Research and Learning in Africa programme

[SAIRLA @SAIRLAfrica]

CLOSURE NOTICE: @SAIRLAfrica closes on 31 March 2020. Thank you to everyone involved – from our research partners & the organisations that have facilitated our social learning journey to those we have engaged along the way. Read our final reflections https://t.co/3zWIwGGBUa

[SAIRLA @SAIRLAfrica]

How can a deeply ingrained way of writing for academic research publications be unlearned, in favour of time-honoured techniques, the latest tools & research on delivering presentations with impact? Lessons from Burkina Faso @SAIRLAfrica https://t.co/hw9CI2vFdU @IIED @SEIresearch

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Black soldier fly has long been touted as an alternative source of animal protein but is the message getting through? @SAIRLAfrica faciliated a visit for livestock farmers and district directors of Ag in Ghana to find out more @CABI_News https://t.co/0TKqqxYSQs

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@SAIRLA-supported village-based film screenings on soybean have helped to improve farming practices for smallholders in Ghana, especially among women. @CABI_News https://t.co/ZBnZ0kfjp9

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@SAIRLAfrica research partner @BioversityInt has been working to develop mobile phone information services that advise farmers on agricultural intensification. https://t.co/rf7JPY3XXr

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@SAIRLA-funded research has been sharing learning from Burkina Faso to mediate conflict between crop farmers and livestock herders in Tz. https://t.co/1xo9G7o3A0 @SEIresearch

[SAIRLA @SAIRLAfrica]

Despite a focus on maize intensification in Tz over recent years, yields are still low. @SAIRLAAfrica funded research explores the prospects for women smallholders working in maize intensification during a time of change. https://t.co/Y4Kli2fyLH @SokoineU @lunduniversity

[SAIRLA @SAIRLAfrica]

@SAIRLAfrica is working with local government officials in Tz to improve agricultural budget allocations for women, people living with disabilities & young people. https://t.co/u4ZQlGvRf3 @ICRAF @ANSAFForum

[SAIRLA @SAIRLAfrica]

Ethiopia invests significantly in its extension system yet only 25% of farmers using extension and advisory services. Find out how @SAIRLAfrica has been working with the MoA to transform use through digitisation. https://t.co/boW8iGzSKt @ILRI

[SAIRLA @SAIRLAfrica]

Farmers come first as @SAIRLAfrica funded research from @CABI_News contributes to the consolidation of the role of village-based agricultural advisors in Tanzania. https://t.co/8plwrcsZrH

[SAIRLA @SAIRLAfrica]

Ahead of tomorrow's @CGIARclimate webinar, check out this briefing by @SAIRLAfrica which provides recommendations for incorporating gender into Ghana’s Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Security Action Plan https://t.co/ysXIguz4XR

[CGIAR Climate Action @CGIARclimate]

Join us on tomorrow, 19 March @ 3:00 CET for our 2nd webinar exploring gender equality in #CSA. Researchers will present their latest findings on gender equity in CSA, focusing on indicators and measuring impact. Register here → https://t.co/3ltFNewmG3

[SAIRLA @SAIRLAfrica]

@sustain_africa Check out @SAIRLAfrica National Learning Alliance work with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Ghana to increase the use of bio-rational pesticides for Fall Armyworm management @PaulShalalaZNBC @MYZNBC @BASFAgro https://t.co/jdVjgqjz0c

[Baobab Ecosystems Conservation Project @sustain_africa]

Fall army worms continue to devastate maize fields in Zambia. This is threatening food security but at the same increasing chemical intake into the fields. We need innovative solutions here! @CGIAR @zadama24 @FAOclimate @SAIRLAfrica @PaulShalalaZNBC @MYZNBC @BASFAgro

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The extension and advisory services (EAS) in Malawi have been constrained by problems leading to poor delivery. Find out how @SAIRLAfrica has been working with government, donors and civil society partners to improve the system. https://t.co/nVRSncuVjE @LuanarBunda

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@SAIRLAfrica-supported and @DFIDAgResearch funded research by @CABI_News has resulted in the registration of Soya Njano seed, enabling it to be legally produced & sold in Tanzania for the first time. Find out how. https://t.co/5mGdasKkw5

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@SAIRLAfrica has been facilitating successful efforts to bring #SAI and private sector perspectives into the drafting process for the Government of Ethiopia’s Livestock Feed Strategy. Here's how https://t.co/2Rjzx2efE5 @ILRI @eiarofficial

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Sign up now for the IES webinar on sustainable coffee productoin with @SAIRLAfrica Research Lead @JeremyHaggar

[The IES @IES_UK]

How 'green' is your coffee? Professor Jeremy Haggar from @NRInstitute will be exploring this in his forthcoming webinar 'Seeking sustainability for coffee farmers and consumers'.
#coffee #fairtrade

https://t.co/dU5NraYp9g

[SAIRLA @SAIRLAfrica]

@Jacobvanetten from
@BioversityInt discussing the role of mobile phones in information campaigns at @CABI_News
'Dialogue in Agriculture' event today. More on their @SAIRLAfrica
funded research here. https://t.co/surwleyMhGfic-targeting-of-agroadvisory-services/

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Discussing feedback of campaign messages with farmers & intermediaries with @CABI_News. @SAIRLAfrica partner @IIED is doing some interesting work validating their trade-off research findings with stakeholderfrom farmers to national level decision makers. https://t.co/lk4Frbzzpq

[SAIRLA @SAIRLAfrica]

Looking forward to attending the 'Dialogue in Agriculture' event in London today to explore the imaginative role dev comms can play in engaging smallholder farmers. Hosted by our partners @CABI_News https://t.co/9koB4m71CE

[SAIRLA @SAIRLAfrica]

Is it possible for researchers to undo years of academic training & tell an engaging story about their work in less than 100 words? Find out how @SAIRLAfrica partners got on. https://t.co/KN7YIlVEx3 @SEIresearch @CABI_News @ICRAF @OPMglobal @iied @BioversityInt @IITA_CGIAR