In May 2024, ILRI and partners shared news of the first drone flights over rangeland animals in Africa to test whether this ...

Livestock manure is an important locally available resource for enhancing crop productivity and generation of bioenergy, when ...

The projects aims to develop, promote and test women-led chicken businesses in Ethiopia and Tanzania with the goal of promoting the economic empowerment of young women, and also of improving the food ...

The goal of the project is to enhance livestock health and productivity, household incomes, food security and human nutrition through East Coast fever control in Kenya. The Feed the Future Animal ...

Rangelands hold profound significance that often escapes the spotlight. Covering more than half of the Earth's land surface, these vast landscapes nurture a diverse and intricate tapestry of life.

Poultry farming plays an essential role in rural livelihoods of Africa and southeast Asia, contributing to family nutrition and income. Despite this, the poultry subsector faces several challenges in ...

Ethiopia’s dairy sector boasts vast and diverse agroecologies complemented by a rich genetic pool of livestock. This, coupled with the surge in domestic demand for milk and milk products, improved ...

The project aims to reduce conflicts between farmers and pastoralists within transhumance corridors, provide new livelihood opportunities for women and youth, and provide economic empowerment ...

Ethiopia's dairy sector offers immense potential to enhance nutrition, strengthen food security and boost economic growth. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), in collaboration with ...

Kenya’s livestock sector plays a critical role in the country’s social, economic, environmental and public health landscape, contributing 3.8% to the gross domestic product (GDP) and 17.3% of ...

As climate change intensifies, Ethiopia's vital livestock sector, a cornerstone of livelihoods for millions, faces escalating pressure. Persistent challenges, including limited access to quality feed, ...

The MoreMilk project generated research evidence on how informal milk markets can be leveraged to improve nutrition and health, especially in peri-urban settings. The overall objective of the project ...