by Administrator | Oct 9, 2017 | Africa, Beans, CGIAR, CIAT, Madagascar, PABRA
The “Village of Nutrition” is an initiative in Madagascar by PABRA and local partners to fight malnutrition.The initiative has two objectives: first, to improve the nutritional status of vulnerable groups, with a focus on pregnant women and nursing mothers; children...
by Administrator | Oct 9, 2017 | Beans, Burundi, CGIAR, CIAT, PABRA, Uncategorized
In spite of its fragile state, Burundi saw much progress in nutrition in 2016. A strong partnership between the Ministry of Health (PRONIANUT) and the Ministry of Agriculture (ISABU) has led to 11 farmer cooperatives receiving training on how to produce nutritious...
by Administrator | Sep 29, 2017 | Beans, CGIAR, CIAT, PABRA, Tanzania
By Jean Claude Rubyogo More than 300 farmers, companies, extension agents and media attended a field day at the Agriculture Seed Agency (ASA) seed farm at Ngaramtoni in Arusha, Tanzania, to raise awareness among smallholder farmer about the value of planting improved...
by Administrator | Sep 27, 2017 | Beans, CGIAR, Rwanda, Zambia
Common beans evolved in often extreme environments. They offer important opportunities for breeders across Africa to breed beans in varied conditions – from humid highland environments, to near-arid environments with high temperatures and drought. ThePhaseolus genus...
by Administrator | May 22, 2017 | Africa, Beans, CGIAR, CIAT, PABRA, PABRA20
By Dr. Robin Buruchara, Director of the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) Editorial of PABRA Annual Report 2016 – 20th Anniversary Special Edition Venture onto any small farm in Rwanda or Uganda at meal time, and I can guarantee you that you will find...
by Administrator | May 22, 2017 | Africa, Beans, CGIAR, CIAT, PABRA, PABRA20
By Debisi Araba, Regional Director for Africa, CIAT There’s an Ethiopian proverb: “When spiders unite, they can tie up a lion.” I’ve always been fascinated with the potential of sustained thinking and collaborative effort. PABRA is a great example of both. That’s...
