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01/11/2016 In Ethiopia, more attention is being given to crossbreeding to answer the questions of food security in the near future as the selection in local cattle is very slow to bring progress. In contrast, improving the genetic potential of local cattle is not given equivalent emphasis though it is...
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01/11/2016 Cover crops play a key role in sustainable agriculture by providing sustainable sources of nutrients as well as protective soil cover to minimize erosion and reduce moisture stresses. Examples of successful cover cropping systems in East Africa will be illustrated as well as constraints and...
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25/01/2024 ECHO trains energetic, highly motivated youth chance to gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and environmental conservation; through a three-month to one-year internship program. Allowing them to dive deep and understand the complexities facing local farmers on...
- 16/07/2025 We are delighted to invite you to present and partcipate at the upcoming Innovation Exchange Conference, hosted in collaboration with Waterlines and ECHO East Africa. This event will occur from 16th to 18th July 2025 at the Uhuru Hostel & Conference Centre in Moshi, Tanzania. The purpose of...
- 25/02/2025 We are soliciting potential presenters and attendees for the 8th ECHO East Africa Biennial Symposium in collaboration with Hope International Burundi, to be held in Bujumbura from the 25th - 27th February, 2025, a three day sharing event to be held at the King's Conference Center (KCC)in...
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ASHC defines integrated soil fertility management or ISFM as : "A set of soil fertility management practices that necessarily include the use of fertilizer, organic inputs and improved germplasm combined with the knowledge on how to adapt these practices to local conditions, aiming at optimizing...
- Alowo D, Muggaga C, Ongeng D. The effect of traditional malting technology practiced by an ethnic community in northern Uganda on in-vitro nutrient bioavailability and consumer sensory preference for locally formulated complementary food formulae. Food Sci Nutr. 2018 Oct 18;6(8):2491-2498. doi:...
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06/08/2024 by Brianna Medina, Lola Teer Beast, Roberto Fortunato, Joyce Nambaso, and CharlesBonaventura In the heart of Meru district, Elinuru, or as most people call her "Mama Shujaa" translated from Swahili as “warrior woman” stands as a beacon of resilience and sustainability, embodying the spirit of...
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02/07/2024 Best Practices in Sustainable Agriculture &Appropriate Technologies ECHO East Africa and Canadian Foodgrains Bankwill be sharing best practices promoted by different specialists from across the region. It will be an opportunity to network among those working in East and Southern Africa to...
- 26/08/2024 The goal of this event is to provide inspirational experiences from practitioners on community managed seed systems. The objectives of this event are: To empower learners with knowledge, skills, and attitude on seed security assessment within farming communities. To empower learners with...