Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 14:00 pm - 15:30 pm
IFPRI Malawi invites you to a Brown Bag Research Seminar presentation by Mahesh Karra, Assistant Professor of Global Development Policy, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies.
Does Aflatoxin Stunt Child Growth? Evidence from the First Randomized Trial
This blog is cross posted from the IFPRI website and was originally written by Vivian Hoffmann, Jef Leroy, and Kelly Jones. The post is based on their recent article: “The impact of reducing dietary aflatoxin exposure on child linear growth: a cluster randomized control trial in eastern Kenya,” which appeared in BMJ Global Health. Aflatoxins […]
Cereals for infant feeding in Malawi: a study of quality, safety, and demand
High quality fortified premixed cereals can help caregivers meet infants’ nutrient needs after 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding. Such cereals are widely used in nutrition assistance programs, but brands available in stores tend to be poorly regulated in terms of nutrient composition and labeling. There is also considerable concern about mycotoxin contamination in these products; […]
Why irrigation is key to feeding Africa south of the Sahara’s growing population
This post is cross posted from the IFPRI website and was originally written by Claudia Ringler, Deputy Director of IFPRI's Environment and Production Technology Division (EPTD). The post first appeared in African Leadership Magazine. Can Africa south of the Sahara feed itself? This question has been asked for decades, but no satisfying answer has yet been […]
Brown Bag Research Seminar
Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 14:00 pm - 15:30 pm. Topic: Modeling the Effectiveness of Lead Farmer Approach in Agricultural Extension Service Provision: Nationally-representative Panel Data Analysis in Malawi.
The lead farmer (LF) approach is implemented and heavily promoted nationwide in Malawi to support government extension workers and accelerate technology dissemination. Earlier reports show that the LF approach has been widely adopted by most agricultural projects in Malawi, indicating positive roles and contributions of LFs.
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