Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture

"Growing up in Ghana, I was astounded by the waste of Indigenous fruits and vegetables," says student Josephine Nyame. Read how her experience inspired her to improve food security in her home country. ow.ly/fhAw50Uw7jw @HortInnovLab @FAMU_1887 @TuskegeeUniv @agrilinks

.@HortInnovLab and the Forum for Rural Welfare and Agricultural Reform for Development for Nepal are spearheading research on solar-drying technology that could help transform postharvest handling, creating economic opportunities for smallholder farmers. agrilinks.org/post/nepali-le…

#FeedtheFuture’s @HortInnovLab is strengthening the horticulture sector in Guinea Bissau by improving production with high-yield crop varieties, training farmers on best practices, and enhancing market access with new infrastructure. Read more: horticulture.ucdavis.edu/project/streng…

In Guatemala, extreme weather threatens agriculture and #FoodSecurity. #FeedtheFuture’s @HortInnovLab is developing solutions like floating structures, row covers, and net houses to protect crops at risk from rising temperatures and pests. Learn more: ow.ly/jVmm50UsxCy

The @FeedtheFuture @HortInnovLab in Ghana has launched a call for agri-preneurs to participate in the Postharvest Innovation Challenge, with the opportunity of up to $10,000 in grants to establish business plan/ideas after training. Kindly apply via🔗 bit.ly/49lp8d0

This week, Peninah Yumbya, manager for @HortInnovLab East Africa Regional Hub, joined Prog. Officer Lydia Maranga and Michel Kabirigi, post-doc researcher, to visit Muni University's horticulture project team, led by Prof. Robert Kajobe. 🔗Full story here: bit.ly/3ZmsRT5

#FARA & @UnivofGh request for interested individuals/firms to support the establishment of a Postharvest Incubation Program & Agribusiness Accelerator in Mali under @FeedtheFuture-@HortInnovLab. access terms of reference & other info via faraafrica.org/2024/11/19/req…

The North Central IPM Center is hiring for a new position! Enjoy a role where you can focus on sharing positive news about funded projects and collaborative efforts related to agriculture. Please share. Apply here: isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/… @dsmuelle @LauraJesseIles @NortheastIPM @southernipm @IPMWest @IPMInstitute @IowaStateU @cropdoc08 @BobWrightUNL @badgercropdoc @ISUcropscout @MandyBish1 @WarAgainstWeeds @AgWebEditor @JanetDHurley @ncrsare

Chancellor May and I welcomed attendees from around the world to today’s Global Food Systems Agriculture Day at UC Davis. horticulture.ucdavis.edu/event/2024-glo… #GlobalAgDay2024 #SeedingFoodSystems #EndHunger #UCDavis @HortInnovLab

Today’s event kicked off with an exciting keynote speech by @JanLow1, a @WorldFoodPrize laureate. Low spoke at #GlobalAgDay2024 about her work with sweet potatoes and the importance of research & collaboration. #EndHunger #UCDavis #SeedingFoodSystems @HortInnovLab

As part of Global Food Systems Agriculture Day, Dean Helene Dillard and @ilri Director General Appolinaire Djikeng signed an agreement to develop basic scientific technological research and education at both institutions. #GlobalAgDay2024 #EndHunger #UCDavis @HortInnovLab

‼️ REMINDER: Join us at 2 side events at @TheAGRF in #Rwanda on Sept 2: Socio-technical Scaling for Transformative Action ⏰ 8am in Room MH1 Organized by FtF IL Council African Leadership on Healthy Diet ⏰ 3pm in the Knowledge Hub Tent Organized by FSN-IL w/ @USAID & @CGIAR

📢 Are you attending the #AFS Forum 2024 Annual Summit in #Rwanda? Please join the Feed the Future Innovation Lab Council on SEPT. 2 @ 8am in Room MH1 for our Side Event titled, "Socio-technical Scaling for Transformative Action" ‼️Please share this announcement widely‼️

📢Next week: ARN monthly workshop! Horticulture experts & researchers, join ICED's own Dr. Kwadwo Danso-Mensah & Dr. Simon Gicheha as they discuss smallholder women farmers, indigenous fruits & vegs, & household nutrition and income. 📅Aug 28 🕑12pm GMT 🌐bit.ly/ARN824

Through a collaborative venture w/@NCStateCALS @kalromkulima @uonbi funded by @USAID through @HortInnovLab, grad researcher Gladys (Njeri) Wanja's work underscores the importance of integrating traditional crops like AIVs into modern food systems: cals.ncsu.edu/news/african-i…

Back from a productive visit, witnessing latest research project advancements @hortinnovlabwa in #Ghana! Jam-packed week, from a Horticulture Investment Workshop, #E2AbyICED, CSIR field site visits, to celebrating the grand opening of the Postharvest Innovation Hub @UnivofGh🌱🌍

Thrilled to have the @UCDavisGlobal @WashFellowship for #YoungAfricanLeaders tour the @HortInnovLab Demo Center -- an opportunity for the Fellows to explore innovations for small-scale horticulture producers! #GlobalDevelopment🌱🌍

The morning sessions are underway! Researchers, Principal Investigators & young evaluators are currently in training sessions, workshops, & meetings, run by @MRRInnovLab, @HortInnovLab and ICED. #E2A2024 #climateresilience #climateadaptation

#E2A2024 pre-conference events continued with training sessions for young evaluators, a hands-on workshop for researchers run by Prof. Hugh Waddington, & an interactive discussion led by @HortInnovLab’s W. Africa Hub.

Horticulture accounts for 85% of agricultural products shipped out of Uganda annually. Yet, small-scale producers face challenges with postharvest loss. See how the @HortInnovLab is developing innovative technology to improve income and livelihoods: horticulture.ucdavis.edu/blog/local-res…