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Agriculture is a primary economic pillar in many African countries, offering employment to millions

ILRI News

A new approach to African agriculture: Lessons from Ethiopia

Ethiopian farmer with sheep, in the drought-prone hotspot of the Blue Nile basin, Ethiopia (ILRI/Zerihun Sewunet).

ILRI News

ILRI launches RESTORE to rebuild livestock services in conflict and drought-affected regions of Ethiopia

A cattle herd at Shamba Kubwa farm in Wami Sokoine village, Tanzania (Simon Fravaal/ILRI)

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The Africa Asia Dairy Genetic Gains project launches mobile app to track dairy animal performance

ILRI Napier grass and oats plots in Bishoftu

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Cultivated forages boost production and income for dairy farmers in Bishoftu District, Ethiopia

Eggs in a market

New science

Essential foods, missed opportunities: What prevents Ethiopian children from eating nutritious animal-source foods?

Camels are indispensable to Ethiopia's pastoral communities, offering resilience in the face of climate change and resource scarcity

ILRI News

New GBADs report shows the critical role of Ethiopia's camels in sustaining pastoral communities and the national economy

El Baso Village, Marsabit

ILRI News

HEAL project launches new guide to address One Health hazards in pastoral areas

Labs

ILRI News

Experts examine how food safety technical working groups can support national One Health coordination

Training participants from Legetafo and Gelan IDP camps. Photo credit: Luche Media/Hanan

ILRI News

Scaling market-oriented sheep fattening for rehabilitation and resilience: Empowering internally displaced people in Ethiopia