AICCRA Training Materials
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Item Integrating Gender in Cost-Benefit Analysis of Innovations to Enhance Smallholder Farmers’ Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation(Training Material, 2024) Kramer, Berber; Braun, MelodyItem Climate-Smart Crop-Livestock-Aquaculture Integration Course Module(Training Material, 2024) Djagoun, Chabi; Rukarwa, Runyararo Jolyn; Sorho, FatogomaThis module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of agriculture as a dynamic and interactive system that uses crops, animals and fishes to produce food for livelihood improvement. At the end of the course, students are able to apply principles of climate-smart agriculture to improve the sustainability of crop-livestock–aquaculture systems; understand a case study of integrated farming systems and come up with their own observations, criticisms and probable ways of improving the system; assess environmental health risks from a crop-aquaculture-livestock integrated system; advise on the management of social-economic and environmental challenges pertaining to the crop-livestock–aquaculture systems.Item Indigenous Trees-based Agroforestry Systems Course Module(Training Material, 2024) Assogbadjo, Achille Ephrem; Avakoudjo, Hospice G. Gracias; Egeru, Anthony; Salako, Kolawolé ValèreAt the end of the course module, participants will acquire a comprehensive set of competences to effectively engage in Indigenous tree-based agroforestry systems. They will gain a deep understanding of the central role indigenous trees play in agroforestry systems, particularly in enhancing resilience and facilitating community adaptation to climate change. This knowledge will enable trainees to articulate the significance of indigenous trees in sustainable land management practices. Additionally, participants will develop robust planning skills essential for the successful adoption of agroforestry practices, including the identification and removal of constraints hindering implementation.Item Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan: Outcome 3(Poster, 2024-07-11) African Union Development Agency- NEPADThis poster presents Outcome 3 - ‘Greater Efficiency, Resilience and Sustainable Use of Mineral and Organic Fertilizer Inputs and Enhancement of Soil Health Interventions’ of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Action Plan. It gives the AFSH Action Plan’s Vision, Expected Impact, Strategy and the contributing Outcome 3 with associated Outputs (3.1 – 3.4) and Action areas.Item Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan: Outcome 2(Poster, 2024-07-11) African Union Development Agency- NEPADThis poster presents Outcome 2 - ‘Improved Access and Affordability of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers’ of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Action Plan. It gives the AFSH Action Plan’s Vision, Expected Impact, Strategy and the contributing Outcome 2 with associated Outputs (2.1 and 2.2) and Action areas.Item Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan: Outcome 1(Poster, 2024-07-11) African Union Development Agency- NEPADThis poster presents Outcome 1 - ‘Improved Policies, Investment, Finance and Markets for Sustainable Soil Health and Fertilizer Management’ of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Action Plan. It gives the AFSH Action Plan’s Vision, Expected Impact, Strategy and the contributing Outcome 1 with associated Outputs (1.1 and 1.2) and Action areas.Item Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan: Outcome 4(Training Material, 2024-07-11) African Union Development Agency- NEPADThis poster presents Outcome 4 - ‘Institutional and Human Capacity Enhanced for Sustainable Soil Health and Fertilizer Management’ of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Action Plan. It gives the AFSH Action Plan’s Vision, Expected Impact, Strategy and the contributing Outcome 4 with associated Outputs (4.1 to 4.4) and Action areas.Item Climate-smart livestock management(Poster, 2024-12-05) Gosling, Amanda; Center for International Forestry Research and World AgroforestryThis poster defines climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and explains its three interlinked pillars. It provides climate change mitigation and adaptation measures that can be adopted by the livestock sector and how they relate to the three pillars of CSA. The poster forms part of the Climate-Smart Forage and Feed Innovations training package that was co-developed with the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) Tanzania and Malawi teams to accelerate the spillover process of validated AICCRA technologies. The poster content is based on knowledge materials sourced from the AICCRA Ethiopia team.Item How to make compost with Gliricidia sepium leaves and apply it in your fields(Poster, 2024-12-05) Gosling, Amanda; Center for International Forestry Research and World AgroforestryThis poster provides the key steps for making compost with Gliricidia sepium leaves and how to apply it in the field. It lists the materials needed and provides handy tips and common mistakes to avoid. The poster forms part of the Climate-Smart Forage and Feed Innovations training package that was co-developed with the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) Tanzania and Malawi teams to accelerate the spillover process of validated AICCRA technologies. The poster content is based on knowledge materials sourced from the AICCRA Zambia team and their respective project partners (Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) and Mediae.Item How to construct an improved feeding trough(Poster, 2024-12-05) Gosling, Amanda; Center for International Forestry Research and World AgroforestryThis poster explains the benefits of adopting the improved feeding troughs designed by the Africa RISING project. It gives tips on constructing the troughs, with the recommended designs and measurements. The poster forms part of the Climate-Smart Forage and Feed Innovations training package that was co-developed with the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) Tanzania and Malawi teams to accelerate the spillover process of validated AICCRA technologies. The poster content was sourced from the AICCRA Ethiopia team.Item How to integrate forages in the existing farm system(Poster, 2024-12-05) Gosling, Amanda; Center for International Forestry Research and World AgroforestryThis poster provides multiple ways for integrating forages in an existing farm system including rotational and relay cropping, under-sowing and intercropping, hedgerow intercropping/alley farming, backyard forage production, strip forage planting, and forage production in degraded areas. The poster forms part of the Climate-Smart Forage and Feed Innovations training package that was co-developed with the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) Tanzania and Malawi teams to accelerate the spillover process of validated AICCRA technologies. The poster content is based on knowledge materials sourced from the AICCRA Ethiopia team.Item How to use Gliricidia sepium for pest management(Poster, 2024-12-05) Gosling, Amanda; Center for International Forestry Research and World AgroforestryThis poster illustrates the different ways that Gliricidia sepium can be used for pest management. It explains how to make a Gliricidia leaf extract and apply it with a modified plastic bottle, the pest management benefits of planting Gliricidia hedgerows and using the leaves in grain storage areas. It encourages farmers to regularly scout for pests and to keep records. It also gives some general safety procedures for preparing and applying homemade extracts. The poster forms part of the Climate-Smart Forage and Feed Innovations training package that was co-developed with the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) Tanzania and Malawi teams to accelerate the spillover process of validated AICCRA technologies. The poster content is based on knowledge materials sourced from the AICCRA Zambia team and their respective project partners (Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) and Mediae.Item Climate-smart forage/feed and Gliricidia sepium intercropping innovations(Presentation, 2024-12-05) Gosling, Amanda; Kimaro, Anthony; Cramer, Laura KatherineThis presentation on Climate-Smart Forage and Feed Innovations was co-developed with the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) Tanzanian team to accelerate the spillover process of validated AICCRA technologies. The training content drew upon knowledge materials sourced from the AICCRA Ethiopia and Zambia teams and their respective project partners (Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for Next Generation (RISING), and Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) and Mediae, respectively), as well as those provided by CIFOR-ICRAF. The training slides cover four main areas: - Introduction – Tanzania’s climate, land degradation and food security context and the importance of climate-smart livestock management. - Integrated forage cultivation – selecting and integrating forage in a farm system. - Fodder trees – the benefits of fodder trees and how they are climate smart with a focus on establishing and managing Gliricidia sepium. - Livestock feed requirements – estimating feed requirements for smallholder farms and the benefits of using improved feeding troughs and how to construct them.Item REPORT ON CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE SCALING OF OFF-SEASON CROP DIVERSIFICATION AND INTEGRATED PESTS AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN MALI(Training Material, 2024-12) Suh, Neville; Doumbia, Salif; Kone, Yaya; Dossou-Yovo, ElliottEffective acceleration of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) technologies into agricultural policy and programs requires sustained capacity development of local practitioners and actors participating in agriculture. The AICCRA Mali cluster, led by AfricaRice, organized a capacity-building workshop to strengthen the technical and human capacity of lead farmers, extension agents, and other actors engaged in the rice value chain to accelerate the adoption of CSA practices and technologies in Mali. The capacity-building sessions focused on CSA concepts and approaches for scaling in rice-based systems. A two-day training session on off-season crop diversification and integrated pests and disease management (IPDM) was organized by the AICCRA project. Twenty-six participants attended the training sessions, including extension agents and lead farmers from 14 organizations and structures in Sikasso, Segou, and Koulikoro regions. The training also included 4 female participants. Participants were equipped with new skills and capacities to effectively deploy and disseminate the aforementioned CSA technologies in rice-based systems. Furthermore, to contribute to the acceleration of CSA technology in Mali, participants, particularly lead farmers and extension agents, have decided to educate and encourage other farmers on the benefits of adopting CSA technologies in their respective communes and villages. The report shows the close linkages between climate change adaptation, livelihood, sustainable development, and capacity building and reflects increasing interest from diverse actors engaged in climate actions in Mali.Item Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension – Zambia Reference Guide(Training Material, 2024-12) Dinku, Tufa; Hansen, James; Trzaska, Sylwia; Amanda, Grosi; Huyer, Sophia; Moore, Maya; Sakumona, Mushekwa; Sakala, Isabel; Lungu, Olipa; Mangaba, DarlingtonImprovements in the weather and climate information available in Ghana provide new opportunities for agricultural extension personnel to help farmers better manage the risks that they face, and to adapt recommended technology packages to local climatic conditions. This reference guide provides the reference materials for the 2-week Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension course that aims to equip agricultural extension workers in Zambia to access, understand and incorporate climate information into their professional work. It is designed to provide foundational knowledge on climate and agricultural decision making; and practical tools to analyze climate-related risks, use appropriate weather and climate information to support agricultural decisions, communicate complex climate information effectively with farmers, and integrate climate services into agricultural extension activities.Item Long term low emission and climate resilient development strategies (LTS)(Presentation, 2024-06-26) Chevallier, Romy; African Group of Negotiators Experts (AGNES) SupportItem Document de procédure technique pour le transfert de la gestion de la Communauté de Pratique (CoP)(Training Material, 2024-12-19) Diallo, Abdoulaye Moussa; Worou, Nadine; Kane, Khady; Houessionon, Prosper; Thiaw, Moussa; Diedhiou, Lamine; Wane, AbdrahmaneThe document presents the gradual transfer of management of the Community of Practice (CoP) created by AICCRA-Senegal to the Direction de l'Élevage (DIREL). The CoP brings together various public, private and community stakeholders to provide agro-climatic advice to agro-pastoralists, promoting climate-smart agriculture. An evaluation confirmed DIREL as a legitimate structure for sustaining this initiative, thanks to its organisational capacity and existing systems. Discussions led to a three-phase transfer plan: logistics, scientific organisation and financial transfer, with initial support from AICCRA. The CoP, recognised for its role in decompartmentalising institutions and disseminating reliable information, is facing challenges such as disengagement due to partially met expectations or uncertainties during a period of transition. To strengthen its impact, a merger with DIREL's Comité Pastoral (CP) is envisaged, incorporating tools to automate advice and a broader framework for collaboration between common and separate actors. This approach aims to maximise the dissemination of agro-climatic advice while reducing costs and ensuring the sustainability of activities after the withdrawal of the AICCRA project.Item Long Term Low Emission and Climate Resilient Development Strategies (LTS)(Presentation, 2024-06-27) Chevallier, Romy; African Group of Negotiators Experts SupportItem Climate-smart forage and feed innovations(Presentation, 2024-12-17) Gosling, Amanda; Nyoka, Betserai Isaac; Cramer, Laura KatherineThis presentation on Climate-Smart Forage and Feed Innovations was co-developed with the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) Malawian team to accelerate the spillover process of validated AICCRA technologies. The training content drew upon knowledge materials sourced from the AICCRA Ethiopia and Zambia teams and their respective project partners (Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for Next Generation (RISING), and Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) and Mediae, respectively), as well as those provided by CIFOR-ICRAF. The training slides cover four main areas: - Introduction – Malawi’s climate, land degradation and food security context and the importance of climate-smart livestock management. - Integrated forage cultivation – selecting and integrating forage in a farm system. - Fodder trees – the benefits of fodder trees and how they are climate smart with a focus on establishing and managing Gliricidia sepium. - Livestock feed requirements – estimating feed requirements for smallholder farms and the benefits of using improved feeding troughs and how to construct them.Item Seed Bundle Training Report(Report, 2024-11) Chikoye, David; Sibeso, ConsentIn collaboration with the National Smallholder Farmers Association of Zambia (NASFA), the Seed Bundle of AICCRA recently trained 280 youth in Chikankata, Mumbwa, Kapiri Mposhi, Chongwe, and Mkushi Districts of Zambia. The training focused on soybean seed production and agribusiness management, with an aim to equip young farmers with critical skills in both technical and business areas, fostering resilience and economic sustainability in agribusiness.