In many parts of rural Ethiopia, livestock are more than just a source of food or income, and they are a pathway to dignity, opportunity, and empowerment. For women, who often face barriers in ...

A deadly disease has long plagued the animals and livelihoods of cattle farmers in Kenya. It is Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), a bacterial ...

COHESA is co-funded by the OACPS Research and Innovation Programme, a programme implemented by the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific states (OACPS) with the financial support of the ...

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 ...

In 2019, Michael Creed, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, had a specific fear - 'a simple ham sandwich'. The minister was warning that people bringing pork products back from holiday could ...

Animal source foods (ASFs) provide important nutrients in the diet and contribute to nutrition, growth and health for many across the globe. Sales from ASFs contribute to improved income for families ...

In February 2024, the Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition, and Gender Inclusion (SAPLING) Initiative team held its “pause and reflect” session virtually, connecting the ...

In the ongoing battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), building robust and sustainable microbiological capacity remains a critical pillar—supporting surveillance, timely detection, and ...

‘I am here to learn more about scientific weather forecasting, as well as the blend between scientific weather forecasting and indigenous forecasting methods. I am so happy to see the blend because ...

Livestock is a key sector in Uganda, contributing approximately 4.3% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Nearly 60% of households depend on livestock for their livelihoods, with women and ...

COHESA country case studies are now available through the CABI Digital Library. As the world faces rising threats from climate change, zoonotic disease and fragile health systems, there is growing ...

Objective of the project To enhance food and nutritional security, restore degraded landscapes, and improve rural livelihoods in Tanzania’s semi-arid regions by promoting participatory agroecological ...