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Explore the latest news and insights from the LEG4DEV team on legume-based agroecological intensification of maize and cassava
cropping systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
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University of Galway LEG4DEV delegation meet with Irish Ambassador to Ethiopia
The University of Galway team was delighted to be welcomed by H.E. Olivia Leslie, Ambassador of Ireland to Ethiopia and her team to discuss LEG4DEV research activities in the Addis…
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LEG4DEV partners with Ethiopian universities on nine legume-scaling research projects
The LEG4DEV project welcomed nine postgraduate researchers from Ethiopian universities to ILRI-Ethiopia to engage in planning for their legume-scaling research and innovation projects
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LEG4DEV and comparative agroecology: A paradigm to upscale climate-smart food and water system transformations
LEG4DEV affiliate researcher Dr Peter McKeown attended the Comparative Agroecology Conference in Alnarp last week, which was sponsored by the OECD’s Co-operative Research Programme: Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems.
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How grain legumes can enhance agricultural resilience to a changing climate in Africa
A recent study led by LEG4DEV finds that the integration of grain legumes into cropping systems is an effective strategy to enhance resilience against the effects of climate change.
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LEG4DEV publishes research on long-term soil moisture trends in Ethiopia
LEG4DEV Project Researcher Tamirat B. Jimma from the International Livestock Research Institute recently conducted a study examining the potential for soil moisture to enable more productive, resilient and climate smart…
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Clean Energy and Sustainable Agriculture: Lessons from the 2024 Africa-EU Just Energy Transition Workshop
LEG4DEV share latest findings on rural energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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LEG4DEV researchers at Tropentag 2024
LEG4DEV PhD researchers attended Tropentag 2024. Researchers Emmanuel and Yannic presented some of thier research findings at the poster session.
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LEG4DEV partners with Tanzanian universities on 13 legume-scaling research projects
The LEG4DEV project welcomed 13 postgraduate researchers from Tanzania universities to IITA-Tanzania to engage in planning for their legume-scaling research and innovation projects
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LEG4DEV partners with Zambian universities on eight legume-scaling research projects
The LEG4DEV project welcomed eight postgraduate researchers from Zambian universities to IITA-Zambia to engage in planning for their legume-scaling research and innovation projects.
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LEG4DEV partners with Malawian universities on nine legume-scaling research projects
The LEG4DEV project welcomed nine postgraduate researchers from LUANAR to IITA-Malawi to engage in planning for their legume-scaling research and innovation projects.
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LEG4DEV researchers present at IITA Southern Africa Hub Retreat
LEG4DEV PhD researchers attended the Southern Africa Hub Retreat facilitated by IITA. Researchers met with IITA staff and students from WACCI and PAULESI to share research findings, network and discuss…
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Insights from the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture: A Focus on Sustainable Tillage Systems in Malawi
LEG4DEV PhD researcher Pacsu Simwaka (SLU) recently attended the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture. Pacsu presented his research findings on the potential of Permanent Raised Beds for conservation agriculture…
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